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Topic: Our new Bantam civilian trailer |
jefbelgium
Replies: 19
Views: 32366
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Forum: M100 & other 1/4 T trailers Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:41 am Subject: Our new Bantam civilian trailer |
The tires in your original photos are from an airplane I think. I hope you're not planning on driving it that fast...
Jef |
Topic: M38 carburator after sandblasting |
jefbelgium
Replies: 13
Views: 13085
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 1:55 pm Subject: M38 carburator after sandblasting |
Sounds nice.... I think I will try the 4040 on the aluminum and the one for steel on the linkages.... Will post later on the results...
Jef |
Topic: M38 carburator after sandblasting |
jefbelgium
Replies: 13
Views: 13085
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 2:26 am Subject: M38 carburator after sandblasting |
I tried to find an engine rebuilder who would be able to plate my carb, but I havent found one. I found the next best thing though.
Here is the link:
http://www.matthys.net/english/ezshop/ezfind/EN_ ... |
Topic: M38 carburator after sandblasting |
jefbelgium
Replies: 13
Views: 13085
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:52 am Subject: M38 carburator after sandblasting |
I'll ask if the engine rebuild guys can do the black oxide treatment. The only disadvantage is that I will have to remove the rubber throttle shaft seal again. I'll have to get a new carb kit for that ... |
Topic: CARTER Y-S CARBURATOR OVERHAUL |
jefbelgium
Replies: 5
Views: 8300
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:29 pm Subject: CARTER Y-S CARBURATOR OVERHAUL |
Thanks you Wes,
Looks like my BB spring is on the wrong side then. Fortunately I have to open up the carb again to get the body parts plated.
take care,
Jef |
Topic: M38 carburator after sandblasting |
jefbelgium
Replies: 13
Views: 13085
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:25 pm Subject: M38 carburator after sandblasting |
Thanks Wes,
I was going to get the cast iron base plated as well.
I will just paint that then to stop it from rusting.
greetings,
Jef |
Topic: M38 carburator after sandblasting |
jefbelgium
Replies: 13
Views: 13085
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 3:41 pm Subject: M38 carburator after sandblasting |
Hello Wes,
Thanks again for the info. also on how to post the pics.
I'm going to disassemble the carb again and take it to the engine shop.
It looks too nice now, only to have it look bad next su ... |
Topic: M38 carburator after sandblasting |
jefbelgium
Replies: 13
Views: 13085
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 1:17 pm Subject: M38 carburator after sandblasting |
Hello Wes,
Yes I think that the rebuild kit came from Midwest Military. It has been a while and I don't remember exactly. Good idea to have it cadmium plated. I will take it apart again and get it ... |
Topic: M38 carburator after sandblasting |
jefbelgium
Replies: 13
Views: 13085
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:47 am Subject: M38 carburator after sandblasting |
Hello everyone,
Does anybody have an idea as what to do to protect the carburator from rusting after sandblasting it? Do I have to put a varnish on it?
The reason I ask is that after sandblasting ... |
Topic: CARTER Y-S CARBURATOR OVERHAUL |
jefbelgium
Replies: 5
Views: 8300
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:43 am Subject: CARTER Y-S CARBURATOR OVERHAUL |
Hello Wes,
Do you still have that drawing? I just overhauled my 637S carb and have installed the long spring as depicted on figure 60. on the other side, I do concur that the spring has to be on th ... |
Topic: M38 TUB |
jefbelgium
Replies: 4
Views: 5962
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:50 pm Subject: M38 TUB |
the right hand side near where the axe and shovel go, looks completely corroded to me. It looks like a lot of work has indeed been done on the body already, judging by the plug welds on the bottom. Ha ... |
Topic: Engine Lubrication ....L134 |
jefbelgium
Replies: 9
Views: 10505
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:19 pm Subject: Engine Lubrication ....L134 |
Hi Calypso,
My parts supplier, Desmet in Belgium, says to firstly only use mineral oil. No synthetic or half synthetic. Also , he advises to use SAE30 or if you cantfind that, Castrol has a 20W40. ... |
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