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Topic: Is this Carter YS correct for my M38? |
scoutpilot
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Views: 23941
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 5:14 am Subject: Is this Carter YS correct for my M38? |
Your pictures indicate a correct YS637S for the M38. L-head - 637S. F-head - 950S. 950S won’t mount on standard L-head intake. |
Topic: L134 spark plugs stripped |
scoutpilot
Replies: 3
Views: 6884
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2016 5:09 am Subject: L134 spark plugs stripped |
Also available at NAPA. |
Topic: Carter YS950 choke on 1952 M38A1 |
scoutpilot
Replies: 7
Views: 8807
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 4:02 am Subject: Carter YS950 choke on 1952 M38A1 |
Does it start any easier if you apply about half throttle with the choke closed? |
Topic: Fuel pump |
scoutpilot
Replies: 6
Views: 7825
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 3:59 am Subject: Fuel pump |
The manual primer does not move very much. The arm actuates a small piston-like device that pushes on the diaphragm. This is a new reproduction unit. You shouldn’t be missing anything. |
Topic: Death Wobble Woes |
scoutpilot
Replies: 8
Views: 9575
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 3:35 am Subject: Death Wobble Woes |
All good info. Also check that the tires/wheels are properly inflated and balanced. |
Topic: Duble action fuel punp rebuild ? |
scoutpilot
Replies: 13
Views: 11526
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 3:10 am Subject: Duble action fuel punp rebuild ? |
If you will look at the first illustration. The shaft referred to is the stem for each diaphragm. Notice that each is different. In certain models, they are an open spade type with horizontal spaces. ... |
Topic: carb flooding problem |
scoutpilot
Replies: 3
Views: 6582
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 3:47 am Subject: carb flooding problem |
Since you have taken the carb apart and cleaned it a few times there are a few things I want you to look at. Number one, pull the float pin and examine it. Look for grooves at the locations where the ... |
Topic: M38A1 engine problems |
scoutpilot
Replies: 37
Views: 24711
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2016 3:25 am Subject: M38A1 engine problems |
Are you absolutely certain you replaced the spark plug wires in the correct order and placement? |
Topic: Hard Starting when warm |
scoutpilot
Replies: 4
Views: 6126
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 3:53 am Subject: Hard Starting when warm |
One more I have found. Do not pump the pedal on a warm restart. Just press in the clutch pedal, key on and engage the starter. |
Topic: Heat Shield for Carb |
scoutpilot
Replies: 9
Views: 14516
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 8:47 am Subject: Heat Shield for Carb |
I agree that rubber is not a good permanent solution.
The lollipop for either heat riser valve setup will be UP when the motor is at operating temperature. So it doesn’t matter which you have as lon ... |
Topic: Heat Shield for Carb |
scoutpilot
Replies: 9
Views: 14516
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 4:27 am Subject: Heat Shield for Carb |
A quick question. Has the motor been overhauled and, as of the latest rebuild, to what size were the cylinders bored? The reason I ask is that the larger the bore, the warmer the engine will run. Coup ... |
Topic: carb m38a1 repair bolts thread question |
scoutpilot
Replies: 7
Views: 8761
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 2:39 pm Subject: carb m38a1 repair bolts thread question |
X2 on wesk’s advice. Take your sweet time. Double check the depth of the hole and tape the drill bit for that length at a maximum. Stop-drilling the crack at its end should work. You can use JB Weld ... |
Topic: oil filter size |
scoutpilot
Replies: 5
Views: 7616
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 3:22 am Subject: oil filter size |
You need a NAPA 1010. |
Topic: USGI Vacuum and Fuel Pressure Test Set |
scoutpilot
Replies: 7
Views: 12478
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 3:20 am Subject: USGI Vacuum and Fuel Pressure Test Set |
Great find of an invaluable tool. |
Topic: Carter 1-897 |
scoutpilot
Replies: 4
Views: 5689
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 2:58 pm Subject: Carter 1-897 |
Home run, Professor! |
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