M38 Distributor Rebuild

Naugha · Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2021 3:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks Wes.

I could not find any matching numbers for the parts I need....
although the shaft seal on the Auto-lite IDA 4008 (right) looks like it would fit my IAU 4006AUT. (Pic #2)

The 4008 cams & shafts are similar to the 4006 but longer.

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Don Alvarez
Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project

RICKG · Member Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1731 Location: SO IDAHO

I would gladly rehome the IAD4008 if you don't part it out Don.
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RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a

Naugha · Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 5:16 am Post subject:

Parts Delivery Update

The Idaho Muleskinner’s Cabal in support of USPS workers lunch break demands has stopped delivery of M38 distributor parts to the entire Southeast. This has temporarily delayed several important M38 military revitalization projects being secretly conducted with approval from >redacted<.

We are working with the VFW and DARPA to resolve the conflict and eventually receive the vital parts. A formal complaint and demand for delivery may soon be sent to the USPS by our operative in Idaho. With luck these unpleasantries can be resolved without involvement of the Canadian Special Forces base in Boise.

BTW. Never use the word u-n-i-o-n in your WMJ posts. I would tell you why but then .....
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Don Alvarez
Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project

RonD2 · Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 12:47 pm Post subject:

The Post Office lost your mail? Say it ain't so!

I've mailed a couple of packages over the last month or so. The cost has just about doubled, and so has the delivery time. Tax dollars at work.
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Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51

“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari

wesk · Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 7:43 pm Post subject:

Careful Ron!

The US Postal Service is US in name only since they were privatized quite a few years ago. No tax dollar at work with our Post Office. They are at mercy of the current administration's management of our economy!
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

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RonD2 · Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:55 pm Post subject:

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Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51

“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari

wesk · Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 11:43 pm Post subject:

I suggest you read pages 60 thru 65 of this US Postal Service Publication:

https://about.usps.com/publications/pub100.pdf

1982 ended the Postal Service use of tax payer subsidies.

It operates much like a public utility or electric company. No taxes supporting but plenty of Government price controls and service laws.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

RonD2 · Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:44 am Post subject:

Deleted.
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Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51

“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari

RICKG · Member Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1731 Location: SO IDAHO

wesk · Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:14 am Post subject:

Naugha · Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:14 pm Post subject:

Back to business.

It's all about Mission Commitment..... like pulling the pilot from a damaged Corsair then dumping the plane into the Pacific.

While waiting for USPS to finish their mission (or not) I used my HF mig to fix the worn spots of my cam plate..... then I ordered a NOS cam plate from a foreign source that may be A-OK..... they used a really BIG box for a small item so the postal guys think it's important enough to actually deliver. With maybe three cams .... well, you know.

I also located a source for the shaft oil seal I messed up.

And I made one of those little tabs that I don't understand ... it was broken (on right) then I lost it ... so I made another.
What do they do??

Tomorrow I will make the gasket that goes between the distributor and the block.

Please take a look at what I have done.... stop me if disaster is imminent.

I tried to clock the cam per instructions/pics etc. but found the process as complicated as reassembling a Mauser Broom Handle pistol.... Found the LPS2 at Granger then hopped the razor wire at the local armory and scraped a wad of Artillery Grease off a BFG.

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Don Alvarez
Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project

RICKG · Member Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1731 Location: SO IDAHO

And I made one of those little tabs that I don't understand ... it was broken (on right) then I lost it ... so I made another.
What do they do??

They lock the points plate to the body. You'll see..

Amazing.. you got parts from Greece in less time than it took to lose the Idaho parts Evil or Very Mad

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keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a

Naugha · Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 6:30 pm Post subject:

RonD2 · Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:09 am Post subject:

Nice work Don!

For next time, in case you don't want to make them:
https://shop.midwestmilitary.com/product/distributor-point-plate-kit/
https://shop.midwestmilitary.com/product/distributor-base-gasket/

Your photo's are extra good.
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Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51

“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari

Xamon · Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:02 am Post subject:

just remember the anti seize when installing the distributor.
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