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Wiper motor...which is the correct one?
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M31C mount with or without replica weapon
Backfire and Hesitation
Wanted: Steering column and shaft for M38-1952, or late CJ2A
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  Topic: Canvas Repair kit
TomM

Replies: 4
Views: 1040

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:07 am   Subject: Sewing
Just to confirm, did you buy an awl or palm?
For refastening straps either will work. The repair depends upon your keeping significant tension on the thread.
For a rip in canvas, trying to sew a ri ...
  Topic: Radio Receptable and Harness Assembly.
TomM

Replies: 18
Views: 4144

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 6:10 pm   Subject: Ground cable
I just dismantled my cable connection to see what I had installed. The frame hole A on my frame will accommodate a 1/4” bolt - no larger. I do not have hole “b” in the body mount bracket.

I did ...
  Topic: Radio Receptable and Harness Assembly.
TomM

Replies: 18
Views: 4144

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:10 pm   Subject: Cable ground
Use of hole B referenced above may be a challenge due to the available cable length and lack of access and space for a nut between the body mount and hat channel.
If you would like a photo of my inst ...
  Topic: Radio Receptable and Harness Assembly.
TomM

Replies: 18
Views: 4144

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 6:40 pm   Subject: Ground to frame
The ground lead attaches to the frame. There is a pre-drilled hole about 1.5” to the rear of the bottom rivet of the body-mount bracket.
  Topic: M-38 differential, transmission
TomM

Replies: 3
Views: 1579

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2022 6:40 pm   Subject: Differential
Where are you located?
What are you trying to have repaired?
Brian moved a few years back but the town escapes me at the moment.
If you are looking to have differential work done and you are in the ...
  Topic: Retire USMC Maj. Ben Daugherty age 92 passes!
TomM

Replies: 7
Views: 4766

PostForum: Announcements, News, Humor   Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 4:06 am   Subject: Maj. Ben
Thank you for all you gave Maj. Ben. From USMC to Community to us on MJeeps you are missed.
  Topic: Replacement Tubs
TomM

Replies: 16
Views: 5715

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:00 am   Subject: Body kits
Being clear - there are only 2 manufacturers of reproduction tubs: MDJuan (Phillipines) & SGI (India).
Any vendors you see in the US sell one or the other. Do your research as there is plenty o ...
  Topic: Finally started working on my M38
TomM

Replies: 310
Views: 338320

PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 6:13 pm   Subject: Balance
Were you able to balance your tires by using weights only on the inside of the rim?
  Topic: M38 T90 “Chattering” 1st and second
TomM

Replies: 5
Views: 3658

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 7:00 pm   Subject: Chatter
You did not mention the clutch but I have to ask - did you change anything of the clutch?
Is the chatter all the time or only when letting your foot off the clutch?
For clarity is your “chattering” ...
  Topic: Are these M38A1 Jeeps?
TomM

Replies: 18
Views: 9848

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:28 pm   Subject: Hood blocks
The hood blocks on the M38 look special.
  Topic: Steering Wheel Restoration
TomM

Replies: 4
Views: 4127

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:56 am   Subject: Steering Wheel Restoration
I used PC7 epoxy and mixed it with OD paint. After smoothing and wet sanding the match was close enough that the repairs are not overly apparent and the steering wheel is still its original finish ra ...
  Topic: Painting the letters on the light switch
TomM

Replies: 6
Views: 5021

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:06 pm   Subject: Letters
Were the letters white? Or natural unpainted alloy?
If Alloy (how I did mine) use a small very flat sanding block with 1500 grit sandpaper to remove the paint.
If you want white letters you can fir ...
  Topic: Bakelite steering wheel repair
TomM

Replies: 4
Views: 5401

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 7:38 pm   Subject: Steering wheel
Experiment with adding OD paint to your epoxy (I used PC7 epoxy - now 12 years ago). If you match the epoxy color to the wheel you can do a final sanding of the epoxy with fine paper. Then sand the e ...
  Topic: Keeping it in the Family - Audrey's Hunting Jeep M38A1
TomM

Replies: 2
Views: 8231

PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 3:47 pm   Subject: Family jeep
Nice work on the family jeep! It's great to see these jeeps alive again with their family memories in the drivers seat. Have fun with it.
  Topic: FOUND - M38 steering gear box, later style WTB
TomM

Replies: 0
Views: 3964

PostForum: Wanted   Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:08 pm   Subject: FOUND - M38 steering gear box, later style WTB
Looking to buy a late M38 version (after s/n 31xxx) steering gear box.

Can rebuild but should have a good worm and sector.

Thanks
Tom

27Aug19. Update - got one on the way. Thanks
 
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