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 Topic: fuel tank m38a1 |
BigJim
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 Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:31 pm Subject: fuel tank m38a1 |
| Thanks Guys.My jeep does have a well in the floor under the drivers seat.what I do not know is if it was redone to the right size.Can anyone tell me the dimensions the well in the floor should be(leng ... |
| Topic: fuel tank m38a1 |
BigJim
Replies: 8
Views: 12185
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:03 pm Subject: fuel tank m38a1 |
| If anyone could share the actual dimensions of the original fuel tank I would appreciate it.I have a 55 M38A1 that has had a boat gas tank in it since I have had it.I know someone did some work on the ... |
| Topic: M38A1 series owner we need your help with this frame survey. |
BigJim
Replies: 27
Views: 35502
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:13 pm Subject: M38A1 series owner we need your help with this frame survey. |
| Thanks for the info. |
| Topic: M38A1 series owner we need your help with this frame survey. |
BigJim
Replies: 27
Views: 35502
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:08 pm Subject: M38A1 series owner we need your help with this frame survey. |
| Any idea what the number 8487 on the title would refer to? Thanks Wes |
| Topic: M38A1 series owner we need your help with this frame survey. |
BigJim
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Views: 35502
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 2:45 pm Subject: M38A1 series owner we need your help with this frame survey. |
| All of those plates were removed before I got the jeep.Is it etched on the frame anywhere? |
| Topic: M38A1 series owner we need your help with this frame survey. |
BigJim
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Views: 35502
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:39 pm Subject: M38A1 series owner we need your help with this frame survey. |
| I don't know where to look for the serial # but my title says it is a 55 model and for a serial # only has the number 8487.It does have the late frame on it. |
| Topic: M38A1 carburetor question |
BigJim
Replies: 37
Views: 39239
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:11 am Subject: M38A1 carburetor question |
| Thanks Wes.So much of that stuff has been removed or modified before I got it many years ago that I have a hard time knowing what should be where.I don't have a lot of experience with stuff like this ... |
| Topic: M38A1 carburetor question |
BigJim
Replies: 37
Views: 39239
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:46 pm Subject: M38A1 carburetor question |
| OK last question(well maybe) the pcv valve circuit is completely intact and functioning correctly.The only thing I have plugged off is the line that went to the original fuel pump from the fitting whe ... |
| Topic: M38A1 carburetor question |
BigJim
Replies: 37
Views: 39239
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:50 pm Subject: M38A1 carburetor question |
| Well guys I just don't believe it.After 20 plus years with your help I found why it would not idle.The fitting that the pcv valve plugs in to attaches to a metal line that runs around the front of th ... |
| Topic: M38A1 carburetor question |
BigJim
Replies: 37
Views: 39239
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:32 am Subject: M38A1 carburetor question |
| I think I am figuring out what you are saying here but remember I am using an electric fuel pump.Does that change any of the above info.Thanks Jim |
| Topic: M38A1 carburetor question |
BigJim
Replies: 37
Views: 39239
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:23 am Subject: M38A1 carburetor question |
| I am just glad I found someone who knows what they are talking about.I have gone down so many rabbit trails over the years from people who said they knew what they were talking about and did not.My gu ... |
| Topic: M38A1 carburetor question |
BigJim
Replies: 37
Views: 39239
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:14 pm Subject: M38A1 carburetor question |
| Not familiar with what you are calling vacuum chamber and accelerator pump.I assume that is one of the side chambers on the carburetor is that correct.I thought I had read where the proper setting of ... |
| Topic: M38A1 carburetor question |
BigJim
Replies: 37
Views: 39239
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:00 pm Subject: M38A1 carburetor question |
| Thanks Wes.I had posted some more info before I read your reply so check it out when you can.I did mean that I had to add a little choke to get it to idle but I have since gotten it to idle without ha ... |
| Topic: M38A1 carburetor question |
BigJim
Replies: 37
Views: 39239
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:08 pm Subject: M38A1 carburetor question |
| One step closer.I think you were right about it running off the main circuit.I had the set screw screwed it in to keep the engine running at a high enough rpm so it would not cut off.That is why(I gue ... |
| Topic: M38A1 carburetor question |
BigJim
Replies: 37
Views: 39239
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:58 pm Subject: M38A1 carburetor question |
| Couple more pieces to the puzzle.It appears that the previous owner made some modifications on that area.Section L on the diagram you sent has been completely removed and there is just a short piece o ... |
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