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 Topic: Need help with starter problem - update |
32sbct
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 Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:23 pm Subject: UPDATE |
| I was able to locate at the recommended MDU 7004 starter. It took a little while to find the time to get it installed but I'm really pleased to say it does not grind when engaging the flywheel so tha ... |
| Topic: Need help with starter problem - update |
32sbct
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2020 9:59 pm Subject: Need help with starter problem - update |
| Wes, I must be getting a little smarter. I was thinking the same thing earlier today when I was testing the starter again. You are spot on, the bendx starts turning full speed the second it gets pow ... |
| Topic: Need help with starter problem - update |
32sbct
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2020 1:21 pm Subject: Need help with starter problem - update |
Wes I agree 100 %. There are so many variables at play here. Diagnosing this one over the internet is a tall order.
All, my solenoid has three terminals. A large terminal for the cable that go ... |
| Topic: Need help with starter problem - update |
32sbct
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:43 pm Subject: Need help with starter problem - update |
| Wes, I hope I did this test correctly. I first disconnected the connector to the armature. I then hooked the positive and negative cables to the battery posts. At the starter I connected the negati ... |
| Topic: Need help with starter problem - update |
32sbct
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 7:29 pm Subject: Need help with starter problem - update |
| Wes, in regards to my starter I think I know what it is. I believe that it is a Delco Remy 6 volt starter. The one I was looking at online is model 1107075 that was used on late 40's and early 50's ... |
| Topic: Need help with starter problem - update |
32sbct
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 6:31 pm Subject: Need help with starter problem - update |
Wes, Here are the details.
Motor Willys MB casting # 638632 block dated May 15 1942
The Transmission/transfer case are all original to the Jeep. The transmission has a date of 12-7-51.
The ... |
| Topic: Need help with starter problem - update |
32sbct
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 12:22 pm Subject: Need help with starter problem - update |
| Wes thanks for the detailed information. I will go back and and make a list of the exact components tonight. The odd part of this is back in the late seventies when my brother owned this jeep it ran ... |
| Topic: Need help with starter problem - update |
32sbct
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 12:15 pm Subject: Need help with starter problem - update |
You said the jeep was converted from 24 volt to 6 volt, then you had the starter wired for 12 volts.
Did I read that right?
Yes, that is correct. The jeep was an original M38 with a 24 volt mi ... |
| Topic: Need help with starter problem - update |
32sbct
Replies: 23
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 7:59 pm Subject: Need help with starter problem - update |
| I finished rebuilding my jeep about two years ago and have a little over 200 miles on it. Since day 1 it would occasionally grind when trying to start. Over time it has gotten worse. I should have ... |
| Topic: M38 rebuild completed |
32sbct
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 5:02 pm Subject: M38 rebuild completed |
Very nice restoration.
I notice you went with the 24087, which would be for a rebuild.
Which it is.
Nothing wrong with it of course.
Yes, you may have noticed the bumper markings are for the ... |
| Topic: M38 rebuild completed |
32sbct
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:58 pm Subject: M38 rebuild completed |
| Below are some pictures of my newly completed M38 rebuild. The jeep was owned by my late brother who bought in back in the late 70's. It was a lot of fun but in pretty rough shape. In 1980 it final ... |
| Topic: Polarizing the electrical system. - need help |
32sbct
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:40 am Subject: Polarizing the electrical system. - need help |
| Wes, I pulled the generator today and completed the ohm tests. My generator is an "A" circuit generator. My voltage regulator is also an "A" circuit regulator so I should be good to go. Many thanks ... |
| Topic: Polarizing the electrical system. - need help |
32sbct
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:07 pm Subject: Polarizing the electrical system. - need help |
| Wes, thank you for that information. I have the cover off the Generator. The instructions say to "Now pull back on one of the brushes". I'm afraid I'm not quite sure how to do this. I can clearly ... |
| Topic: Polarizing the electrical system. - need help |
32sbct
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:09 pm Subject: Polarizing the electrical system. - need help |
| I need some help understanding how to polarize the electrical system on my jeep. I can't find anything in the military manuals I have. I've done some research on the web but much of information was c ... |
| Topic: Can this air cleaner be salvaged? |
32sbct
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:27 pm Subject: Can this air cleaner be salvaged? |
Sorry for the confusion Wes. My jeep is an M38 but pretty much everything in the engine bay is MB or GPW including the air filter.
I thought that the M38 used the same air filter as the MB so I ... |
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