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Topic: More Generator woes... |
sergeantfirkus
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:28 pm Subject: More Generator woes... |
Ryan found one the one he had and offered to check it for me. Hopefully that will be the solution. Thank you Ryan.
Greg |
Topic: More Generator woes... |
sergeantfirkus
Replies: 9
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 3:08 am Subject: More Generator woes... |
Still looking for a regulator. Ryan couldn't locate the one he has.
Thanks
Greg V. |
Topic: More Generator woes... |
sergeantfirkus
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:00 am Subject: More Generator woes... |
I checked the voltage:
not running, 25.4 volts
running revved up, 33.5 volts!
So she's hot!
I also checked the ABC cable to the regulator and there doesn't seem to be any shorts. Continuit ... |
Topic: More Generator woes... |
sergeantfirkus
Replies: 9
Views: 9701
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:58 am Subject: More Generator woes... |
Ryan: I'll send you a PM. |
Topic: More Generator woes... |
sergeantfirkus
Replies: 9
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:26 am Subject: More Generator woes... |
If I can pick up a mechanical regulator, will the installed voltmeter work, or will it need to be converted back to an ammeter?
I'll do some more checking on the output of the genny before I go too ... |
Topic: More Generator woes... |
sergeantfirkus
Replies: 9
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 5:36 am Subject: More Generator woes... |
My generator (25 amp) just decided to start overcharging. Scenerio: started in the evening, turned on lights, when the RPM's came up, belts squealing. Generator got warm. Pulled generator apart and in ... |
Topic: Do I need a carb rebuild? |
sergeantfirkus
Replies: 26
Views: 19075
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:29 am Subject: Do I need a carb rebuild? |
Artificer:
Nice article on reading the vacuum gauge.
My reading is steady at 19.
The fuel tank has a Midwest Military replacement cap with the movable valve in it for opening and closing the v ... |
Topic: Do I need a carb rebuild? |
sergeantfirkus
Replies: 26
Views: 19075
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:30 am Subject: Do I need a carb rebuild? |
To clarify:
I disconnected the supply hose coming from the fuel tank at the fuel pump. Routed it down past the tire into a pan, then turned the valve on near the firewall and watched the fuel flow ... |
Topic: And yes it's popping out of 2nd gear.... |
sergeantfirkus
Replies: 2
Views: 4710
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:30 pm Subject: And yes it's popping out of 2nd gear.... |
Put a new pin in the 2/3 fork and that helped a fair bit. It doesn't jump out as frequently and really only on a longer deceleration. There is a little wear in the fork faces but not enough to really ... |
Topic: Seafoam & other snake oil's? |
sergeantfirkus
Replies: 3
Views: 5008
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 9:52 am Subject: Seafoam & other snake oil's? |
What about Seafoam vs Sta-bil for gas stabilization?
Greg |
Topic: And yes it's popping out of 2nd gear.... |
sergeantfirkus
Replies: 2
Views: 4710
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 9:50 am Subject: And yes it's popping out of 2nd gear.... |
Now that my fuel issue could be solved, next!
When I bought my jeep, the brake and clutch peddles were froze on the shaft, when I test drove it, I had to pull the clutch up with my foot to engage it. ... |
Topic: top bow hold down Strap |
sergeantfirkus
Replies: 2
Views: 4196
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:54 am Subject: top bow hold down Strap |
I have a M38, I'll take a stab at it:
Standing by the right rear corner (passenger side) looking forward.
There is a footman loop on top of the wheel tub (fender) real close to the right body sid ... |
Topic: Seafoam & other snake oil's? |
sergeantfirkus
Replies: 3
Views: 5008
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:40 am Subject: Seafoam & other snake oil's? |
While diagnosing the problems with fuel on my M38, one my friends (Mr. Goodwrench for 20+ years) suggested I throw some Seafoam in the fuel to clean out the system. Claims he and others have used it w ... |
Topic: Do I need a carb rebuild? |
sergeantfirkus
Replies: 26
Views: 19075
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:25 am Subject: Do I need a carb rebuild? |
My cap has a on/off vent in it also, if the vent to the air breather or check valve was stuck it should have been able to draw enough air through the cap I believe?
Vapor Lock: usually associated w ... |
Topic: Do I need a carb rebuild? |
sergeantfirkus
Replies: 26
Views: 19075
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:03 pm Subject: Do I need a carb rebuild? |
It's running fine now? Why?
Here's what I did today:
Closed the vent on the cap and put put 3 psi of air pressure thru the vent line that goes from the tank to the air filter. Used gas leak detect ... |
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