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Topic: Fuel Problem |
lake
Replies: 6
Views: 8396
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:12 am Subject: Fuel Problem |
Thanks for the input.After today I have checked all gas lines for air leaks and there are none .It still wants to suck alot of air,so I guess it must be in the tank itself. Now I guess the next dreadf ... |
Topic: Fuel Problem |
lake
Replies: 6
Views: 8396
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:02 pm Subject: Fuel Problem |
I did blow out the lines with the air compresser and the line to the tank sounded clear.I did plow out the fent as well. Maybe my next option is to remove the seat and have a look at the fuel tank.I c ... |
Topic: Fuel Problem |
lake
Replies: 6
Views: 8396
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 8:28 am Subject: Fuel Problem |
My 1953 M38A1 jeep will not pump the fuel out the out end of the fuel pump.I have replaced the fuel pump with 2 others ,but they will not pull the gas from the tank at all.Both pumps do work,is there ... |
Topic: M38A1 carburator issue |
lake
Replies: 12
Views: 17192
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:32 am Subject: M38A1 carburator issue |
I have replaced the condenser and coil with a new ,but still no change.I removed the spark plugs and they seem to be very black with carbon .The plugs are only 1 year old, so I cleaned them again and ... |
Topic: M38A1 carburator issue |
lake
Replies: 12
Views: 17192
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 3:20 pm Subject: M38A1 carburator issue |
just remembered the points and condenser was new last year and was picked up at napa auto.But I am not sure if they sold me a 24 volt condenser or a regular 12volt.Would this be a possible issue ,to ... |
Topic: M38A1 carburator issue |
lake
Replies: 12
Views: 17192
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 9:46 am Subject: M38A1 carburator issue |
ok thanks ,I will start with the condenser first,the jeep starts great, sounds great and even exelerates great,when cold, or for the first 10-15mins and then really starts to miss once warm.??? |
Topic: M38A1 carburator issue |
lake
Replies: 12
Views: 17192
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 4:10 am Subject: M38A1 carburator issue |
Ok,I checked the gas cap and it is already in the open position,but i will check out the tank fent tonight thanks.Should the gas filter be totally full of fuel,because my is and I don,t remember it al ... |
Topic: M38A1 carburator issue |
lake
Replies: 12
Views: 17192
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 6:00 pm Subject: M38A1 carburator issue |
ok thanks ,I,ll recheck the points ,the plugs are dry and the fuel pump is fairly new,I am thinking maybe the diaphram in the carburator ,but not totally sure.The fuel filter is totally full of gas wh ... |
Topic: M38A1 carburator issue |
lake
Replies: 12
Views: 17192
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 1:33 pm Subject: M38A1 carburator issue |
Thought I had a coil issue with my 1953 m38a1,so I replaced it with a new one from Kaiser willy,s auto ,but still no change in the rough running of the jeep.It will run good for aboat 10minutes then g ... |
Topic: front end shake/shimmy |
lake
Replies: 3
Views: 8464
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:39 am Subject: front end shake/shimmy |
Ok thanks,I will start there.the wheel bearings seem fine ,I am thinking maybe king pins .Looks like I maybe spending my day in the garage .thanks |
Topic: front end shake/shimmy |
lake
Replies: 3
Views: 8464
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:49 am Subject: front end shake/shimmy |
Just replaced the stabilzer shock on the front end of my 1953 m38a1 jeep,thinking that would help correct the problem of my front end going into a real bad shaking when I hit a bump or railway crossin ... |
Topic: Fuel Pump Replacement |
lake
Replies: 2
Views: 4635
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:34 am Subject: Fuel Pump Replacement |
OK Wes, thanks for the info, Lake |
Topic: Fuel Pump Replacement |
lake
Replies: 2
Views: 4635
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 4:15 pm Subject: Fuel Pump Replacement |
I have new single action(no vacuum) Airtex fuel pump to replace the old orginal one on my 1953 m38a1. The question I have is do I need to use the 1/2 inch spacer off the orginal fuelpump with air ,or ... |
Topic: gas in engine oil |
lake
Replies: 9
Views: 12142
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 2:13 pm Subject: gas in engine oil |
O.k thanks, guys I will not run my jeep until the oil has been changed and the fuel pump has been checked for damage .Would there be a diagram of the fuel pump any where before I challenge this projec ... |
Topic: gas in engine oil |
lake
Replies: 9
Views: 12142
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 3:47 pm Subject: gas in engine oil |
I think there may be a problem with my 1953 m38a1 , there seems to be a strong smell of gas on the dip stick . the oil was changed last fall ,so I fired it up for a short drive today and noticed the ... |
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