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Topic: Fuel gauge bad? Please confirm. |
JeepdaddyRC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:40 am Subject: Fuel gauge bad? Please confirm. |
Ohm readings for sender 1200923-2
1.8 ohms empty (float down)
24.4 ohms 1/2 full
40.5 ohms full (float up)
Ohm readings for sender 11640674
3.4 ohms empty (float down)
16.1 ohms 1/2 full
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Topic: Fuel gauge bad? Please confirm. |
JeepdaddyRC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 3:44 pm Subject: Fuel gauge bad? Please confirm. |
Rond2, John at MWM is my go-to guy. He has been very helpful and provided 2 of the senders.
The other sender (0-30 ohm) came from AJP and was listed as NOS M38 sender.
All have Douglas connec ... |
Topic: Fuel gauge bad? Please confirm. |
JeepdaddyRC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:25 pm Subject: Fuel gauge bad? Please confirm. |
Thanks Wes! Appreciate your help.
I have now tested 3 NOS senders from reputable MV parts suppliers.
Where in the world does one find a correct 1952 M38 sending unit AC 1517375 or ORD# 7524909 ... |
Topic: Fuel gauge bad? Please confirm. |
JeepdaddyRC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:01 pm Subject: Fuel gauge bad? Please confirm. |
Part number of your sender: NOS sending units tested: 11640674 and 1200923-2 See photos below.
And did you ohm check the fuel tank to vehicle ground? Yes. 0.1 ohm. Also have a dedicated ground wir ... |
Topic: Fuel gauge bad? Please confirm. |
JeepdaddyRC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:17 pm Subject: Fuel gauge bad? Please confirm. |
1952 M38
Fuel gauges tested: 7728852 AC 1517561 and 8376374 S.W. 505-J
NOS sending units tested: 11640674 and 1200923-2
All parts obtained from reputable MV parts suppliers
Data from Troublesh ... |
Topic: Fuel gauge bad? Please confirm. |
JeepdaddyRC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:50 pm Subject: Fuel gauge bad? Please confirm. |
Reviving an old thread.
Evaluating two 24 volt fuel gauges. The gauges are AC-1517561 and S.W. 505 J 8376374. Gauge ground confirmed with dedicated ground from gauge to dash.
Senders: Evaluated ... |
Topic: 1952 M38 Slow Starter |
JeepdaddyRC
Replies: 39
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2023 5:49 pm Subject: 1952 M38 Slow Starter |
To bring this thread about my slow turning starter to some conclusion, I have completed the following:
1. Replaced starter switch with NOS
2. Removed the old chassis to engine block ground strap, cl ... |
Topic: Changing M38 motor mounts |
JeepdaddyRC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:27 pm Subject: Changing M38 motor mounts |
The engine hoist sounds like the smartest play - just need to get over the intimidation of removing my first one.
Do you build a wood frame or dolly to set the powerplant on after removal? I have r ... |
Topic: Changing M38 motor mounts |
JeepdaddyRC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:11 am Subject: Changing M38 motor mounts |
Great tips. Thank you.
Unfortunately, I don't have an overhead lift or engine hoist. I have a floor jack and Harbor Freight transmission jack.
I considered dropping the T-90 transmission and t ... |
Topic: Changing M38 motor mounts |
JeepdaddyRC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 8:17 pm Subject: Changing M38 motor mounts |
Thanks to RonD2 and Wes for seeing incorrect motor mounts.
Trying to decide if I can tackle this.
My research suggests the following steps are required:
drain coolant
remove grill
remove fan
li ... |
Topic: 1952 M38 Slow Starter |
JeepdaddyRC
Replies: 39
Views: 5910
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2023 3:18 pm Subject: 1952 M38 Slow Starter |
Really appreciate the help. Well you guessed it, no engine stay cable. So it sounds like the RMC engine was likely installed during its military service life. Then it was rebuilt at some point and in ... |
Topic: 1952 M38 Slow Starter |
JeepdaddyRC
Replies: 39
Views: 5910
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:12 am Subject: 1952 M38 Slow Starter |
Appreciate the good catch RonD2. Another project to add to my list. Looks like these have been there for some time without failure. But sounds important to install correct mounts. |
Topic: 1952 M38 Slow Starter |
JeepdaddyRC
Replies: 39
Views: 5910
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2023 8:45 am Subject: 1952 M38 Slow Starter |
It is an RMC engine. Perhaps that explains the non original motor mounts? |
Topic: 1952 M38 Slow Starter |
JeepdaddyRC
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Views: 5910
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:32 pm Subject: 1952 M38 Slow Starter |
Thank you. I see the difference in the engine mounts.
Will continue to improve grounds by adding missing starter front bracket and correct chassis ground strap.
Does that voltage drop during c ... |
Topic: 1952 M38 Slow Starter |
JeepdaddyRC
Replies: 39
Views: 5910
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2023 8:16 pm Subject: 1952 M38 Slow Starter |
Thinking this could be a ground issue, cleaned connections and battery terminals. Jumper cable from ground to starter suggested above by Wes.
Battery voltage prior to cranking = 26.5 volts.
D ... |
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