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 Topic: prestolite vs. autolite |
smokey1
Replies: 1
Views: 3651
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 Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:01 pm Subject: prestolite vs. autolite |
| Restoring a 53' A1. Would like the most accurate resto parts for the electrical system. Would the Autolite specific branding be correct for the early 50's period? |
| Topic: M38a1 Valve cover |
smokey1
Replies: 2
Views: 4345
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 8:01 pm Subject: M38a1 Valve cover |
| Found it. Thanks. |
| Topic: M38a1 Valve cover |
smokey1
Replies: 2
Views: 4345
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:02 pm Subject: M38a1 Valve cover |
| Did early M38a1's 53' have a PCV system on the valve cover? If not, did they add this in later years? |
| Topic: bumperette & pintle hook mounting bolt help |
smokey1
Replies: 3
Views: 4986
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:22 pm Subject: bumperette & pintle hook mounting bolt help |
Thunderbird,
Thank you very much! Great forum and resources. |
| Topic: bumperette & pintle hook mounting bolt help |
smokey1
Replies: 3
Views: 4986
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:12 pm Subject: bumperette & pintle hook mounting bolt help |
| Hello. Have a M38A1 in off-site storage and would like to order new bolts, washers, nuts for both the rear bumperette and pintle hook mounting bolts. Hoping to find Yellow/zink plated fasteners even t ... |
| Topic: M38a1 tub replacement panels-order of operation? |
smokey1
Replies: 9
Views: 12368
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:12 pm Subject: M38a1 tub replacement panels-order of operation? |
| Perfect. Thank you |
| Topic: M38a1 tub replacement panels-order of operation? |
smokey1
Replies: 9
Views: 12368
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:47 am Subject: M38a1 tub replacement panels-order of operation? |
| Great info and tips. Say, how did you guys remove each pannel. By drilling out each spot weld wth a drill bit or use a purpose spot welder cutter bit? If the spot weld cutter bit, what size? I've got ... |
| Topic: M38a1 tub replacement panels-order of operation? |
smokey1
Replies: 9
Views: 12368
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 5:17 pm Subject: M38a1 tub replacement panels-order of operation? |
In the near future, going to replace tub rear panel (spare tire mounts to), rear floor pan and both front floor pans/gas tank pan.
Any suggestions for the order of removal and replacement? I can' ... |
| Topic: M38A1 engine accessories color semi or gloss black |
smokey1
Replies: 3
Views: 6332
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 1:32 pm Subject: M38A1 engine accessories color semi or gloss black |
| Thanks guys! Yes, working on a 53' M38A1 frame up resto. Got the tranny, transfer case, and F-Head engine completely rebuilt and painted. Working on getting all the accessories painted next over the n ... |
| Topic: M38A1 engine accessories color semi or gloss black |
smokey1
Replies: 3
Views: 6332
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:11 pm Subject: M38A1 engine accessories color semi or gloss black |
| I need to order some paint(going to use duracoat actually) and wondering if semi or gloss black paint was used originally for the engine accessories(valve cover, oil filter canister , air filter assy, ... |
| Topic: M38A1 engine block help |
smokey1
Replies: 5
Views: 7696
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:30 pm Subject: M38A1 engine block help |
| I think maybe your right! Never thought about that. I tried searching the web a bit this evening, but have not seen any pictures of the bellhousing side of the block with just 5 mounting holes yet. |
| Topic: M38A1 engine block help |
smokey1
Replies: 5
Views: 7696
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:58 pm Subject: M38A1 engine block help |
Has anyone has run accross a M38A1 engine block or F-Head engine that only has 5 rear bellhousing flange attachment points vs the std 10 holes other M38A1 blocks have.
The casing number on the lower ... |
| Topic: engine lifting bracket-cylinder head bolts/studs |
smokey1
Replies: 6
Views: 6975
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:05 pm Subject: engine lifting bracket-cylinder head bolts/studs |
Keith,
Thank you for the contact. He has them for a M38 , but not for M38A1. I'll check back with him in 6-8weeks when he might have more in stock for an A1 application.
Wow, I did not realize t ... |
| Topic: engine lifting bracket-cylinder head bolts/studs |
smokey1
Replies: 6
Views: 6975
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:15 pm Subject: engine lifting bracket-cylinder head bolts/studs |
MidWest does not carry them. I called.
Thank you for the technical specs. Very helpful |
| Topic: 53 M38A1 which front bumper |
smokey1
Replies: 2
Views: 3988
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 1:54 pm Subject: 53 M38A1 which front bumper |
| Excellent info and thank you for the vendor info. I'll contact them about purchasing a short. I like the look of the short bumper better as well. |
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