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Topic: Driving slow, real slow..... |
citabra
Replies: 43
Views: 47770
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:02 pm Subject: Driving slow, real slow..... |
I would love to see a picture!! |
Topic: dies when idling |
citabra
Replies: 4
Views: 6426
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 6:42 pm Subject: dies when idling |
Following up. I tried "closing" the fording valves while it was idling and it picked right up. When I refurbished the valves I assembled the arm 90 degrees off. When I thought they were open they were ... |
Topic: Restoration is finished |
citabra
Replies: 14
Views: 14484
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:55 pm Subject: Restoration is finished |
I wouldn't have been able to do this without the advice and dialog of this forum. I need to give a shout out to John Bizal, Peter DeBella and of course Wes. |
Topic: Restoration is finished |
citabra
Replies: 14
Views: 14484
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 7:03 pm Subject: Restoration is finished |
After 2 years and four days the restoration is complete!
It was a family project, my wife helped with all the stencils, my daughter sewed the seat covers and my son is a sand blasting fiend!
https ... |
Topic: dies when idling |
citabra
Replies: 4
Views: 6426
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:12 am Subject: dies when idling |
I have tested for vacuum leaks with propane around the carb and haven't found noticed the rpm's increasing. All the plugs are working great, and while it is idleing it sounds great. Choke is working f ... |
Topic: dies when idling |
citabra
Replies: 4
Views: 6426
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 12:48 am Subject: dies when idling |
Prior to a frame off restoration, I put a rebuilt Carter 950 YS carb on our 1953 M38a1 and everything ran fine. Now 2 years later when everything is reassembled it will only idle about 35 seconds befo ... |
Topic: WTB: 24v volt gauge |
citabra
Replies: 2
Views: 4257
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:14 am Subject: WTB: 24v volt gauge |
Peter Debella has these with the Douglas connectors.
http://www.debellajeepparts.com/m38premier.htm |
Topic: Install O.D. or not? |
citabra
Replies: 4
Views: 5593
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:27 pm Subject: Install O.D. or not? |
While working on the restoration of my 1953 M38a1, I am agonizing over whether to install a Warn overdrive. I am trying to keep the jeep reasonably authentic but the idea of moderately increasing the ... |
Topic: photo gallery request |
citabra
Replies: 1
Views: 5196
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Forum: Photo Posting & Gallery requests/problems Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:06 pm Subject: photo gallery request |
I guess I should post some pics of my M38a1 restoration in the new forum. So I am requesting a photo gallery.
Thanks
BW
I moved your post from "This Web Site" board to the "Photo Album Requests" ... |
Topic: M38A1 in Warm Bodies |
citabra
Replies: 2
Views: 6301
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Forum: Announcements, News, Humor Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:16 am Subject: M38A1 in Warm Bodies |
Please tell me that your wife or daughter made this observation and brought it to your attention, and that you were not actually watching this movie.
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Topic: GLMVPA Fall Trail Ride |
citabra
Replies: 3
Views: 7456
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Forum: Events/Transportation Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 9:11 am Subject: GLMVPA Fall Trail Ride |
Great photos. I spent alot of time at Greyling back in the National Guard. |
Topic: Sandblasting cabinet set ups? |
citabra
Replies: 10
Views: 14041
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:18 am Subject: Sandblasting cabinet set ups? |
Well this is a fun one to discuss.
First of all I am a tight wad SOB that can't stand to pay retail for anything.
If your time is worth alot you may want to invest in equipment that would not need m ... |
Topic: Simple Rotisserie |
citabra
Replies: 9
Views: 12925
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:52 am Subject: Simple Rotisserie |
The bases are 48" long and made from an 8' 4"x6" beam cut in half.
The sides are 2"x6" and measure about 38" end to end. I started out with 40" sections but the bevel needs to be cut so it sits fla ... |
Topic: Simple Rotisserie |
citabra
Replies: 9
Views: 12925
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:40 pm Subject: Simple Rotisserie |
Thanks,
I built this with the idea that I will be able to use it on the tub as well by just shortening the 2x4's on the sides.
I'll see how it works here in a couple of months when I get to that p ... |
Topic: Simple Rotisserie |
citabra
Replies: 9
Views: 12925
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:37 am Subject: Simple Rotisserie |
This is one of the easiest and most useful tools I have built.
I had all the materials on hand so it was very inexpensive. I don't know how a person could do a good job of painting without one.
http ... |
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