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Topic: looking for parts jeep |
jason
Replies: 1
Views: 5263
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 1:22 pm Subject: looking for parts jeep |
I am looking for an m38a1 parts jeep. ideally one that has a lot of rust and good for nothing but the mechanical parts. looking for 24V system. Located in Columbus, GA but willing to drive a fair dist ... |
Topic: Cracked piston? |
jason
Replies: 15
Views: 14787
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 8:07 pm Subject: Cracked piston? |
what octane gasoline were you using? A cracked piston could be the result of detonation or it could be a cheap piston. |
Topic: M38 Engine |
jason
Replies: 7
Views: 9973
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 6:47 pm Subject: M38 Engine |
How can you prove numbers matching on it? Does the transmission and transfer case have the same serial number stamped on them? |
Topic: M38 Engine |
jason
Replies: 7
Views: 9973
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 3:06 pm Subject: M38 Engine |
what would be an example of an m38 serial number vs a cj? |
Topic: M38 Engine |
jason
Replies: 7
Views: 9973
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 1:13 pm Subject: M38 Engine |
I have a couple of questions regarding the M38 Engines:
1) How can you tell if an engine actually belongs to an M38 other than the 24V stuff, what should be there?
2) How much do correct m38 engin ... |
Topic: Sandblasting |
jason
Replies: 10
Views: 10332
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 12:52 pm Subject: Sandblasting |
Contrary to popular belief, sandblasting does not generate enough heat to warp a panel. In fact, the air cools the metal down. what does happen is the metal is peened. This happens when a particle (sa ... |
Topic: M38A1 title /data plate question |
jason
Replies: 2
Views: 5305
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 5:01 pm Subject: M38A1 title /data plate question |
How much is a title to an m38a1 worth? Assuming you don't have the jeep or data plates that go with it? Also, what should someone pay for a set of data plates but no title? Is the set of dash plates v ... |
Topic: M38a1 CDN Jeeps |
jason
Replies: 8
Views: 13403
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:28 am Subject: M38a1 CDN Jeeps |
Do the Canadian built m38a1s have data plates on the passenger side dash? I found a jeep I am thinking about buying but it has no VIN plate on the wheel well and no data plates. but it does have a tag ... |
Topic: Mirror mount body panel |
jason
Replies: 8
Views: 9200
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 6:54 am Subject: Mirror mount body panel |
Should have also clarified it's an m38a1 |
Topic: Mirror mount body panel |
jason
Replies: 8
Views: 9200
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 4:20 pm Subject: Mirror mount body panel |
Should have also clarified it's an m38a1 |
Topic: Mirror mount body panel |
jason
Replies: 8
Views: 9200
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 4:10 pm Subject: Mirror mount body panel |
Not sure how to post pics, but it's a volley ball size dent. If it weren't for the raised mount I would roll the steel and patch. But that would leave my mirror mount flat on the cowl. |
Topic: Mirror mount body panel |
jason
Replies: 8
Views: 9200
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:03 am Subject: Mirror mount body panel |
At some point my jeep was wrecked or something and the mirror mount smashed in. I am trying to find a patch panel for the area but don't know what to even search for. Anyone have any ideas or a donor ... |
Topic: shackle removal |
jason
Replies: 5
Views: 7125
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 3:38 pm Subject: shackle removal |
Well I did some more work on them when I got home from work today. Welded pipe onto what was left of the nuts, got the front suspension completely off. I switched from Budweiser to yuengling. Must hav ... |
Topic: shackle removal |
jason
Replies: 5
Views: 7125
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:18 pm Subject: shackle removal |
I cant get the shackles to come off on my m38a1. they are the "C" shaped ones with a grease fitting in the middle of the bolt on the outside of the frame. as far as I understand, they thread in to the ... |
Topic: suspension |
jason
Replies: 1
Views: 4220
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 1:00 pm Subject: suspension |
I am looking at buying a new suspension kit for my m38a1. anyone have any experience or suggestions? I am looking at a 2.5" lift suspension kit on ebay. its a rugged ridge setup I believe. I would lik ... |
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