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 Topic: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
wesk
Replies: 4
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 Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:14 am Subject: Hodakaguy M38 Misc Thread |
| Great looking M38. Glad you got her home OK and finally managed to get you in as member on our web site! |
| Topic: 1950 M38 no reading on the dash amp meter |
wesk
Replies: 13
Views: 368
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 8:41 pm Subject: 1950 M38 no reading on the dash amp meter |
And an answer to this questions as well:
When you first start the jeep does the amp meter show a positive charge then taper off to the middle neutral position?
Also is the generator Auto-Lite as ... |
| Topic: 1950 M38 no reading on the dash amp meter |
wesk
Replies: 13
Views: 368
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:46 am Subject: 1950 M38 no reading on the dash amp meter |
Radtech, could you answer this question I asked above earlier?
PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:36 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of post ... |
| Topic: 1950 M38 no reading on the dash amp meter |
wesk
Replies: 13
Views: 368
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:36 pm Subject: 1950 M38 no reading on the dash amp meter |
| So, is your electrical system completely stock and original? Including the voltage regulator? The Army introduced a transistorize voltage regulator around 1959. Also a Delco generator and regulatyor w ... |
| Topic: 1950 M38 no reading on the dash amp meter |
wesk
Replies: 13
Views: 368
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:33 am Subject: 1950 M38 no reading on the dash amp meter |
| You mentioned your radio gear. Most jeeps with radio gear had the larger output generators or alternators. Most conversions to these larger power output units included a switch from amp meter to voltm ... |
| Topic: The Orange Jeep |
wesk
Replies: 17
Views: 4327
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 4:18 pm Subject: The Orange Jeep |
| Mixed diff ratio's will normally result in transfer case damage. |
| Topic: Transfer Case rebuild issues |
wesk
Replies: 3
Views: 289
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:51 pm Subject: Transfer Case rebuild issues |
Have you reviewed the Rick Stiver's Dana D-18 transfer rebuild pages or the Novak's D-18 rebuild page?
https://www.cj3apage.com/index/Tech_Tips/Model%2018%20Rebuild.htm
Note: Rick also has loade ... |
| Topic: The Orange Jeep |
wesk
Replies: 17
Views: 4327
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:19 pm Subject: The Orange Jeep |
| Cooper, I looked at your album and there appears to be nothing closed on it. Are you making sure you are signed in on the web site before you try to load your photos? Are you keeping the photo format ... |
| Topic: Zerks causing trouble. |
wesk
Replies: 11
Views: 490
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:11 pm Subject: Zerks causing trouble. |
Horse, Here's your photo and the results of our PM.
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/gallery/albums/album167/Composite_1.sized.jpg
The needle fitting adapter can be used to service your joint ... |
| Topic: The Orange Jeep |
wesk
Replies: 17
Views: 4327
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 8:32 pm Subject: The Orange Jeep |
| Depends on the type of break in the axle shaft if there is one. Some break clean and do not interfere with their rotation. The trick here is the axle often appears to be broken when in reality the pro ... |
| Topic: Zerks causing trouble. |
wesk
Replies: 11
Views: 490
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 8:19 pm Subject: Zerks causing trouble. |
| Photos would help tremendously. It is not easy for us to imagine what you are describing. Especially with a shaft that operates thru varying angles as it rotates. If you are not lifting the jeep off t ... |
| Topic: Zerks causing trouble. |
wesk
Replies: 11
Views: 490
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:34 am Subject: Zerks causing trouble. |
Hello Horse,
I assume you are referring to the aftermarket drive shafts produced by GKN. I found none listed in their USA listing for jeeps CJ or M series and I found the UK listing only covers CJ5 ... |
| Topic: The Orange Jeep |
wesk
Replies: 17
Views: 4327
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:29 pm Subject: The Orange Jeep |
| Normally yes. Did you have someone hold one rear wheel still while you turned the other one and observe the behavior of the differential gears? |
| Topic: The Orange Jeep |
wesk
Replies: 17
Views: 4327
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:12 am Subject: The Orange Jeep |
| I assume you removed the differential to see if you could stop the axle shaft from turning and found the shaft snapped inside the axle housing. If you haven't checked inside the differential housing t ... |
| Topic: 1952 M38 converting to 12V |
wesk
Replies: 10
Views: 515
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:20 pm Subject: 1952 M38 converting to 12V |
| He is better off using the CJ5 12V harness and fuse box then the older incorrect wire gauge CJ3A 6 volt. |
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