M38A1 Jack Question

[w30bob]

Hi Guys,

I see folks advertising the jack and handle for the A1. Some have a handle with 1 hinge and others have 2 hinges. Which is the right handle? Also, where was the jack handle stowed? Do either or both handles actually fit in the compartment under the passenger seat?

Wes, I checked your "jeep tools" album and it just had the M38 jack.....is the A1 jack the same.......with the same 2 hinge handle?

Thanks
Bob

[wesk]

Have you compared the part number listings in the ORD, 7, 8 & 9's of both jeeps yet?
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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

[w30bob]

Hi Wes,

I looked in the ORD 9 but don't see any tools listed. I'll go check the other two.

thanks,
bob

[wesk]

ORD 7 SNL G-740 dated Feb 53 and ORD 7 SNL G-758 Dated June 52 both list:

Handle, Jack, , collapsible length 36 1/4" PN 41-H-1251-10

Jack, Auro, Screw type 1 1/2T Contracted HT 7 1/4", Ext HT 16" PN 41-J-74-507

However if you review the two drawings for these tools they have several PN/StkN changes over the years from 1943 thru the mid 60's.


Even with all the changes over the years this is still the general appearance of the jack you want for either MC, MD, MD-A
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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

[wilfreeman]

I bought my jack from a surplus dealer I visited last year for $20, but he didn't have the handle. He had a LOT of M151 parts, so I figured it was an M151 jack, but looked the same as the M38/a1 jacks. I DIDN'T check any #s on it. Later on, I saw a handle on eBay that I bought for $15 (I think) SHIPPED. It also looks a lot like the one Wes has pictured. Again, i didn't check any #s - I'm not like those MB/GPW guys that have to have every part exactly as it came from the factory. I'm more of the "Looks close", but more importantly, "It works and is safe/reliable" type!
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Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)

[radtech]

I have been told the double joint handle was early and the single joint was later.I have both but the double joint is easier to get imto my M38 tool box.

[wesk]

The double joint is correct for the M38, M38A1 & M170.



More readable size: http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/gallery/albums/album69/Jack_and_Handle_002a.jpg



More readable size:
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/gallery/albums/album69/Jack_and_Handle_001a.jpg
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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