M38 crossover tube doesn't fit?

[evanso1975]

So, my shiny new NOS engine lifting bracket arrived today. In trial fitting it looks great, except that my crossover tube doesn't fit anymore.
Here's the pictures (try not to ridicule my choice of engine color too much.):




I think the crossover tube mounting bracket is out of alignment (you don't say?). It looks like it needs to move forward, but also needs to angle upward too (so the fording valve lines up with the oil filler tube port). Can anyone provide a photo of the angle of their crossover tube bracket that I can compare with this shot:



Thanks in advance,
Owen.
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1951 US Air Force M38
1944 F-1 1/2-ton Airdrome Trailer
1940 C15 Chevrolet CMP 11-cab
1939 DKW KS200 Motorcycle
MVT # 19406

[oilleaker1]

You have to tweek it to your application. In other words, bolt it down and bend it to line up with things. It's a tight fit on mine also. John

[capescw]

I got this from Tomm, so I'm assuming it's correct! I agree with Oilleaker1, some bending is necessary. Yours seems pretty close to correct.


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[evanso1975]

Thanks for the info folks. After some minor persuasion (as Oilleaker1 suggested) here's the outcome:




Might not be 100% factory spec, but it's close enough for me.

Thanks again,
Owen.
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Owen

1951 US Air Force M38
1944 F-1 1/2-ton Airdrome Trailer
1940 C15 Chevrolet CMP 11-cab
1939 DKW KS200 Motorcycle
MVT # 19406

[ECVJeeps]

Are the studs for the lifting bracket the long ones to allow for the thickness of the bracket. Looks like a couple of studs are a bit short!
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[wesk]

Pat is correct. There should be at least 1 1/2 threads showing above the nut.
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[evanso1975]

Well spotted! In fact, all three studs are short.
At some point in the life of this engine, the long studs were moved to the front of the block, where the oil filter bracket sits. I just haven't got round to swapping them back yet.

Another item on my seemingly never ending to-do list.

Owen.
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Owen

1951 US Air Force M38
1944 F-1 1/2-ton Airdrome Trailer
1940 C15 Chevrolet CMP 11-cab
1939 DKW KS200 Motorcycle
MVT # 19406

[Bretto]

If you get around to it and they are out, dont swap, replace them. I'm sure thats what you meant.
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'51 M38
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[evanso1975]