What they forget to tell you about repro parts

BCA

A friend went to a lot of trouble to find a correct (and hard to find) M38A1 fuel sending unit. It didn't fit: the float rod slammed up against the wall of his tank: his brand new repro tank. Someone forgot to mention that they (I assume MD Juan) realigned the mounting flange to accept the commonly reproduced M151 fuel sending unit which of course would have to be completely reworked for length of main shaft and length of float rod for the geometry to work.
Any more repro horror stories? ........ Brian

oilleaker1 · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:08 pm Post subject:

I bought one of those pieces of junk. Do a search here and read up on all I had to do, and still failed. I feel for you. John

wilfreeman · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:43 pm Post subject:

Same here - long rant will come up with a quick search. We post on here to keep people from making the same mistakes that we did. I hate to be the one to say it, because I hate to hear it myself - SEARCH and research. It has all been covered here many times before.
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billybob · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:26 am Post subject: repro parts.

I agree. There sure are a lot of junk repro parts out there. I'm in the process of cleaning up My flywheel. When I was installing the new pilot bushing it fell right on through the flywheel. I compared it to an older used one and the older one had both a larger outside diameter and a lot better fit on the transmission shaft. Yes - I know I ordered the correct one for my jeep. I guess quality control doesn't exist anymore.

wilfreeman · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:27 pm Post subject:

Same for omix spring bushings - fall right through the spring instead of press fit.
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1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
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http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)

RICKG · Member Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1744 Location: SO IDAHO

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billybob · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 3:39 pm Post subject: repro parts

Kinda gives You a warm and cozy feeling of accomplishment doesn't it?

wilfreeman · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 3:49 pm Post subject:

BCA · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 1:18 pm Post subject:

Here's a good one: a commonly available repro M38A1 carburator kit has the tiny hole for the pin that holds the metering rod into the diaphragm drilled vertically instead of horizontally(as original). This means that it is very easy to lose the pin as you install the metering rod and diaphragm into the side of the carburator. Not such a big problem if the carb is one the bench but very annoying if you are working on the carb while it is installed. .......... Brian

wesk · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 2:22 pm Post subject:

The kit John at Midwest sells has the hole horizontal in the metering rod diaphragm shaft for the metering rod.
See large illustration here:
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/gallery/albums/album83/Midwest_kit_labeled.jpg

The kit that Ron F sells also has the hole horizontal.
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/gallery/albums/album83/Ron_s_kit.jpg

Whose kits are you having the hole issue with?
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wilfreeman · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 2:39 pm Post subject:

wesk · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 3:11 pm Post subject:

No.
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45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

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BCA · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 9:15 am Post subject:

Regarding the carburator kit with the different metering jet pin orientation, I did not specify the brand because it comes from a generally reliable wholesaler and otherwise these kits have worked well for me. The orientation of the hole can be annoying but not critical to the functioning of the kit.
......... Brian

BCA · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 9:25 am Post subject:

Another issue: most of the currently available points capacitors have a removable fastening band - probably to make them more universal. The OEM capacitor has a small welded mounting tab; makes for a very easy installation. I'm glad I had the distributor on the bench when I tried to install the current style with the removable band since it was a struggle to fit it into place. ....... Brian

RICKG · Member Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1744 Location: SO IDAHO


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