| Author |
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 Topic: Vapor lock |
weldernewt53
Replies: 6
Views: 10749
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 Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:24 pm Subject: vapor lock |
| Thank you for your reply Wes. The fuel filter element in the tank has been removed and a new suck tube installed. John at Midwest Military suggested a inline filter and I went that route. He rebuilt t ... |
| Topic: Vapor lock |
weldernewt53
Replies: 6
Views: 10749
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 10:02 am Subject: Vapor lock |
| I have a 1954 m38 a1 m170 that I have vapor lock problems with. Start's fine when cold but when the engine is warm I have to crank and crank to get it going. I feel it is vapor lock because when I cra ... |
| Topic: M 170 information |
weldernewt53
Replies: 2
Views: 4003
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:52 pm Subject: Thanks for the reply |
| Thanks Wes I figured it was a long shot. Guess I will try the guy I bought it from and maybe he could tell me where he found it. Thanks again. Spring is coming fast and can't wait to go for a spin. ... |
| Topic: M 170 information |
weldernewt53
Replies: 2
Views: 4003
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:30 pm Subject: M 170 information |
| Where can I find information on where my M170 was used after being built? I would like to find the original hood numbers and what other info there is. My serial no. matches the title but the data plat ... |
| Topic: m 170 questions |
weldernewt53
Replies: 6
Views: 5856
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:32 am Subject: m 170 questions |
| Wes, I used to work for the H. James &Sons. I spent 26 yrs. with them. I recently retired and bought my M170 for a hobby. I am a Navy Viet Nam vet and use it for parades and car shows. I will try ... |
| Topic: m 170 questions |
weldernewt53
Replies: 6
Views: 5856
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:57 am Subject: m 170 questions |
| Wes Thanks for the info. My son is a auto mechanic and I am trying to get him interested. I will get the required.equipment and start there. I take out everyday for a spin and today after a short driv ... |
| Topic: m 170 questions |
weldernewt53
Replies: 6
Views: 5856
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:30 pm Subject: m 170 questions |
We need a bot more info.
1-Do you have stock M170 engine, fuel system, and ignition systems? >>>Yes
2-What PN / model coil? US made or foreign? >>>US made from Midwest Milit ... |
| Topic: m 170 questions |
weldernewt53
Replies: 6
Views: 5856
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:29 pm Subject: m 170 questions |
| I am new to the sight and have a 1954 m38A1-M170. I do not think I will ever be able to completely restore it. It is in great shape and runs like a top . I suspect I have a weak coil because after it ... |
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