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Topic: Transmission Removal |
SCJeep
Replies: 2
Views: 1573
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 6:56 pm Subject: Transmission Removal |
Is the best/easiest way to remove my M38 transmission by pulling the entire powertrain per the service manual? I pulled it >20 years ago when I was a young man just by removing it under the Jeep a ... |
Topic: M38 Front Driveshaft |
SCJeep
Replies: 2
Views: 3533
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 8:57 am Subject: M38 Front Driveshaft |
Were there early M38 front driveshafts which did not have the screw on dust cover on the yoke?
The front driveshaft on my 52' M38 is worn at the slip yoke. While it still worked it was not tight a ... |
Topic: M38 vs M151 Wiper Motor - Internal Components/Parts |
SCJeep
Replies: 0
Views: 4411
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 1:03 pm Subject: M38 vs M151 Wiper Motor - Internal Components/Parts |
Does anyone know if the internals of the M151 wiper motors are the same as the M38? I know/understand that the shaft is different.
I was considering buying a M151 motor to rob a few small parts ou ... |
Topic: M38 Wiper Motor - Exhaust Valve Switching Mechanism |
SCJeep
Replies: 4
Views: 4605
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:02 pm Subject: M38 Wiper Motor - Exhaust Valve Switching Mechanism |
Success in putting the switching assembly back together. The motor worked great...for a while. The kicker (K) broke and now the switching doesn't work.
Anyone have any sources for these Trico sma ... |
Topic: M38 Wiper Motor - Exhaust Valve Switching Mechanism |
SCJeep
Replies: 4
Views: 4605
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:17 am Subject: M38 Wiper Motor - Exhaust Valve Switching Mechanism |
Sorry. It should be an original take-off. Looks just like WO-674645.
Here is an exploded diagram of the exhaust switching mechanism in question.
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/gallery/alb ... |
Topic: M38 Wiper Motor - Exhaust Valve Switching Mechanism |
SCJeep
Replies: 4
Views: 4605
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:26 pm Subject: M38 Wiper Motor - Exhaust Valve Switching Mechanism |
Does anybody have a picture of a correctly assembled exhaust switching mechanism on the Trico wiper motors? I have studied the exploded diagram but would like to see a photo of it correctly assembled ... |
Topic: Temperature Gauge Issues |
SCJeep
Replies: 5
Views: 5435
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:54 am Subject: Temperature Gauge Issues |
5. Gages and Related Wiring
a. Check vehicle battery voltage. Charge or replace battery if voltage is not as prescribed
in pertinent technical manual. Result: Battery voltage good.
b. Check batter ... |
Topic: Temperature Gauge Issues |
SCJeep
Replies: 5
Views: 5435
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:42 am Subject: Temperature Gauge Issues |
So to confirm I went and added a grounding strap to my instrument panel which I verified.
Following the troubleshooting guide I get the following result:
READS FULL SCALE [PEGGED]
-> Sende ... |
Topic: Temperature Gauge Issues |
SCJeep
Replies: 5
Views: 5435
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 5:30 pm Subject: Temperature Gauge Issues |
So I followed the troubleshooting guide and found that I had a bad gauge, the gauge would never read anything. I replaced the gauge and it operated properly all was good.
Suddenly after about 1- ... |
Topic: M38 Oil Pressure Gauge / Sender |
SCJeep
Replies: 2
Views: 3935
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:00 am Subject: M38 Oil Pressure Gauge / Sender |
Thanks for the guidance. I confirmed that the sender on my Jeep is a 120 psi. I just ordered a 0-60 psi sender to make my gauge work properly. |
Topic: M38 Oil Pressure Gauge / Sender |
SCJeep
Replies: 2
Views: 3935
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 2:55 pm Subject: M38 Oil Pressure Gauge / Sender |
I'm confused...what is the correct configuration for a 1952 M38? 60 psi oil pressure gauge or 120 psi oil pressure gauge?
Currently in my Jeep I have a 60 psi gauge but I think I must have a 120 p ... |
Topic: M38 Hard Start/Flood after Heat soak |
SCJeep
Replies: 10
Views: 10179
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:15 pm Subject: M38 Hard Start/Flood after Heat soak |
Thanks for all the help and guidance! Problem solved. Heat riser is working properly and no more heat soak issues. I tested it on a 90 degree day and had no issues with starting after it was at full ... |
Topic: M38 Hard Start/Flood after Heat soak |
SCJeep
Replies: 10
Views: 10179
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:27 am Subject: M38 Hard Start/Flood after Heat soak |
Thanks for the great advice! I looked at the riser valve arm and the spring is on the wrong side of the pad that it pushes against, basically keeping the arm locked in the open position with spring p ... |
Topic: M38 Hard Start/Flood after Heat soak |
SCJeep
Replies: 10
Views: 10179
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:55 am Subject: M38 Hard Start/Flood after Heat soak |
I think the heat riser may be my culprit, I will report back after I investigate.
I have checked in recent times that the valve is free and functioning, I know that it works. However, I don't thi ... |
Topic: M38 Hard Start/Flood after Heat soak |
SCJeep
Replies: 10
Views: 10179
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2018 11:33 am Subject: M38 Hard Start/Flood after Heat soak |
I'm about to the end of my rope with making this Jeep run/operate correctly.
It starts, runs and idles great. It has really good power and no problem pulling the Jeep up to 55+mph. The problem oc ... |
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