M38a1 under restoration

ronf · Post by **ronf** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:28 am

a couple of pictures of my M38a1 under restoration, thank to Mike having all kinds of free time...

"can you get it running" has turned into this...

Thanks Mike
Ron

cody10414 · Post by **cody10414** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:01 pm

That's looking real good, Ron! Gives me some great inspiration for what my engine should like when I get her back in.

Something caught my eye in your last pic that I hope someone here may have additional info on. That bracket aft of the regulator, is there a MWO or TB on that? My M38A1 doesn't have that bracket/tang and the adjacent structure has twisted/collapsed somewhat. Even if not prescribed by a directive it seems like a good idea I would like to incorporate in mine...

Thanks,
Cody

GIJOE290 · Post by **GIJOE290** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:19 pm

Looking Good Ron!

Post by **wesk** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:52 am

I recall we just had a discussion on that elsewhere. I have not seen any publications that direct it's removal. I think the reason we see so many missing is that when the body rubbers rot away these things are then beaten off by the movement and rusting. The fact that they are bolted top and bottom contributes to thei working loose during this aging process.