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Topic: M38A1 For Sale |
Madriver1968
Replies: 2
Views: 2277
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:52 am Subject: M38A1 For Sale |
Hi all,
Sorry for the delay in posting pictures. One of our dogs passed away last week.
I've uploaded photographs and a list of what's been done and the list of spares to my Dropbox account - ... |
Topic: M38A1 For Sale |
Madriver1968
Replies: 2
Views: 2277
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2023 11:19 am Subject: M38A1 For Sale |
Howdy all! I think the time has come for me to part ways with my M38A1. I'm part way through a frame-on refresh/restoration, but set it aside for other projects about two years ago (we have several ... |
Topic: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
Madriver1968
Replies: 16
Views: 12884
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 3:45 pm Subject: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
Greetings all. It's been a while since I had time to work on the Willys. Took advantage of the fact that my father is in town to do some trouble-shooting. He's been a professional restorer of antiq ... |
Topic: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
Madriver1968
Replies: 16
Views: 12884
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 1:00 pm Subject: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
Ok, it's been a busy couple of weeks, but I'm back with the Jeep. I tested fuel pressure again by running a line from the fuel pump's fuel outlet to a fuel gauge. I think I was off on my reading las ... |
Topic: YS Low Speed Jet Tube Install |
Madriver1968
Replies: 2
Views: 6061
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 12:52 pm Subject: YS Low Speed Jet Tube Install |
Thanks Wes! You are truly a found of knowledge, and very kind with your time! |
Topic: YS Low Speed Jet Tube Install |
Madriver1968
Replies: 2
Views: 6061
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:52 am Subject: YS Low Speed Jet Tube Install |
Hi all,
I'm working on my carb and I'm installing a new low speed jet tube. The prior tube was easy to remove. I unscrewed the bleeder tube assembly with a 1/4 inch wrench, and just pulled out th ... |
Topic: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
Madriver1968
Replies: 16
Views: 12884
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:53 am Subject: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
Fuel is new - a week or so old. I do dislike modern gas! |
Topic: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
Madriver1968
Replies: 16
Views: 12884
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 1:26 pm Subject: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
Hi gents - it's been a productive week - I think I'm getting closer.
I bought a fuel pressure kit, and I've checked fuel pressure, it's consistent with the manual.
I replaced the coil, capacitor ... |
Topic: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
Madriver1968
Replies: 16
Views: 12884
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:24 pm Subject: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
Thanks Wes.
Here's where I am. I've located TDC using the method Wes previously outlined on this site. I've adjusted the dizzy so that at TDC, the points are just starting to open. I've confirme ... |
Topic: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
Madriver1968
Replies: 16
Views: 12884
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:44 am Subject: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
Thanks all - I'll start working on the checklist.
In the meantime, since I've installed a new carb, what should the idle screw be adjusted to? I know how to adjust it once it's up and running, but ... |
Topic: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
Madriver1968
Replies: 16
Views: 12884
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 4:16 pm Subject: M38A1 Trouble Starting |
Hi gents,
I am having a devil of a time starting my freshly refurbished M38A1. Over the course of the refurbishment, I've replaced the distributor (replacing a jury-rigged 12 volt distributor ins ... |
Topic: M38A1 Fuel Line Question |
Madriver1968
Replies: 2
Views: 2692
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 3:00 pm Subject: M38A1 Fuel Line Question |
Howdy all - here's a very basic question. What is the size of the fuel lines on the M38A1 from the fuel pump to the carb? Many thanks as always!
B. |
Topic: Power to starter when switch is off |
Madriver1968
Replies: 5
Views: 5071
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:25 am Subject: Power to starter when switch is off |
Thanks gents! I appreciate the info. I was confused because the two old cars I have that have separate on-off switches and starter buttons don’t work that way. On both my Healey and my Jag, the start ... |
Topic: Power to starter when switch is off |
Madriver1968
Replies: 5
Views: 5071
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2019 4:13 pm Subject: Power to starter when switch is off |
Hi all, I have a 1954 M38a1 and I’ve just installed a new wiring harness I purchased from Pete Dabella. System is 24 volt, and I’ve made no modifications other than a solid state voltage regulator. N ... |
Topic: Accelerator Pedal Hinge Spring |
Madriver1968
Replies: 10
Views: 8344
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 8:52 am Subject: Accelerator Pedal Hinge Spring |
Hi all,
I'm just getting around to installing the return spring. Quick question - what holds it in place? Tension only? Thanks! |
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