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Topic: M38 passenger seat, left rear leg measurements |
53a1
Replies: 30
Views: 14592
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri May 15, 2020 9:54 pm Subject: M38 passenger seat, left rear leg measurements |
No matter what I did I was unhappy with the early seat stop arrangement. I ended up welding a small extension on the rhs and a foot on the lhs of ps seat. The extension on the rhs rests on the reinfor ... |
Topic: photo gallery request |
53a1
Replies: 2
Views: 6339
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Forum: Photo Posting & Gallery requests/problems Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 2:29 pm Subject: photo gallery request |
Thanks Wes. |
Topic: photo gallery request |
53a1
Replies: 2
Views: 6339
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Forum: Photo Posting & Gallery requests/problems Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:35 am Subject: photo gallery request |
Hi. Wes. Photobucket is holding me hostage so I want to move my build pictures. Thanks. |
Topic: advice to fixing stretched floor. |
53a1
Replies: 2
Views: 3254
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:31 am Subject: advice to fixing stretched floor. |
I have two tubs both with the original rear hat channel. They both have a depression on the floor across the whole length between the rear of the tub and where the hat channel. Are you sure it's 1/2"? ... |
Topic: Overhauled engine - oil press high |
53a1
Replies: 1
Views: 2728
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2020 6:17 pm Subject: Overhauled engine - oil press high |
What RPM you at and what weight oil? On a new engine you could have 70 or more psi when you rev it but your relief valve should open before that. I would try a mechanical gauge to verify your gauge an ... |
Topic: Help with serial number |
53a1
Replies: 2
Views: 3020
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 12:05 am Subject: Help with serial number |
Thanks Wes! |
Topic: Help with serial number |
53a1
Replies: 2
Views: 3020
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 3:23 pm Subject: Help with serial number |
I have a SN plate behind the seat with MD 44125 and was wondering the month that should go on the dash plate. I looked in the database and it's somewhere between Jan and April of '53.
Thanks. |
Topic: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
53a1
Replies: 16
Views: 12882
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2019 8:26 pm Subject: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
I assume it has the YS carb? You say you replaced it? Are you confident that it was rebuilt with modern materials or rebuilt correctly? Modern gas will turn the pump seals rock hard pretty quick espec ... |
Topic: M38A1 data plates. 1953 |
53a1
Replies: 3
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Forum: Auctions Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:04 am Subject: M38A1 data plates. 1953 |
I need a set. I have a USMC 53 A1. I have the original serial plate and hood number but no dash plate. I'll PM you. Thanks. |
Topic: WTB F134 Short Block |
53a1
Replies: 2
Views: 6505
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2016 4:54 pm Subject: WTB F134 Short Block |
Where you located? I have one and it has an original MD serial number on it. I'm in S. Cal. |
Topic: To Ring or Not to Ring |
53a1
Replies: 3
Views: 5710
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 4:16 pm Subject: To Ring or Not to Ring |
Had a similar situation with an engine I bought for cheap. Seller said it was rebuilt by his dad 20 years ago.
Took it appart anyway and had a VERY GOOD machine shop measure and advise. Found it w ... |
Topic: Ford Mustang engine mated to T90 in an M38A1 - is that bad? |
53a1
Replies: 9
Views: 12349
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2013 5:17 pm Subject: Ford Mustang engine mated to T90 in an M38A1 - is that bad? |
Looks like they primed over the rust to make it look better. That's a big red flag. |
Topic: 1955 M38A1 Project |
53a1
Replies: 9
Views: 16210
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 10:42 am Subject: 1955 M38A1 Project |
Gotta love desert finds. Sat outside for years and the floors still look good. |
Topic: rear main oil seal |
53a1
Replies: 2
Views: 5924
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:14 am Subject: rear main oil seal |
If your working in a shop for flat rate and you know exactly how to cut corners and not have a return then yes - have at it. Why people think this is a good idea on their own vehicle where time and mo ... |
Topic: Another new M38a1 owner |
53a1
Replies: 10
Views: 13551
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:10 am Subject: Another new M38a1 owner |
Great to see another high desert A1! Mine is out of Apple Valley. If it's spent it's life in the desert it should be in nice shape. If you ever want to do some parts trading let me know. |
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