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 Topic: For Sale 1953 M38A1 |
WESTCOMVIC
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 Forum: For Sale Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:52 pm Subject: For Sale 1953 M38A1 |
 After much soul searching, I am putting the little girl ,up for sale.
1953 M38A1 cfr 53-32475 Pretty much motor pool class, all original,re-built motor,24volt intact, new canvas and seats. Start ... |
| Topic: 53 M38a1 steering parts breakdown |
WESTCOMVIC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 11:59 am Subject: 53 M38a1 steering parts breakdown |
| You are indeed a wealth of knowledge, thanks for all your assistance, with this info, I've learned there is a right and left thread in the tie rod ends, without making myself crazy on the dismantle! |
| Topic: 53 M38a1 steering parts breakdown |
WESTCOMVIC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:39 am Subject: Thats the ticket!! |
| Thanks,Skyjeep50...and Wes of course, now I've got it! I've been working out of a manual that came with my jeep. 7610-21-848-1570, but I see its dated December 1968, close but no cigar. |
| Topic: 53 M38a1 steering parts breakdown |
WESTCOMVIC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:49 pm Subject: 53 M38a1 steering parts breakdown |
| For as many times as I have heard Wes say"look it up in the appropriate download, my wealth of knowledge is contained therein" ,I'm dammed if I know HOW to acccess the mythical information!!Duh. In s ... |
| Topic: How To: Blackout Marker Refurb. |
WESTCOMVIC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 7:00 pm Subject: How To: Blackout Marker Refurb. |
If all tutorials were as revealing as this one, well pictured and explained, it would take all the fun out of trying, and cussing, and trying again!! well done!  |
| Topic: M38/M38A1 Winch Part |
WESTCOMVIC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 7:21 pm Subject: M38/M38A1 Winch Part |
| Thanks Wes...I stand corrected ,I deserve a "swedgie! |
| Topic: M38/M38A1 Winch Part |
WESTCOMVIC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 6:47 pm Subject: M38/M38A1 Winch Part |
| I believe the name you are looking for is "Swedge". I work with swingstage cables and hooks are swedged on to the looped cable. You can also swedge a cable end at a termination. |
| Topic: m34 1951 Restoration |
WESTCOMVIC
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:28 pm Subject: Ditto on the door thing! |
| I could have written the last post, it is so true to form. I too had ugly civilian type doors on my M38A1. Thought, I'll never use these and turfed them....stupid me. Save EVERYTHING and as Wes says A ... |
| Topic: points/condenser parts number help |
WESTCOMVIC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:10 am Subject: Points and condensor question |
| Are these Napa parts # applicable for a 53 M38A1? |
| Topic: Mike's Project - USMC 1953 M38A1 |
WESTCOMVIC
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:03 pm Subject: Welcome, Mike |
Welcome to the group ,Mike. We have a loose group of M vehicle enthusiasts here in Victoria. Western Command by name.I am the sec/tres.
We meet 2nd Wed of the month at the Brittania Legion,Branch7 in ... |
| Topic: M38a1 starting problems |
WESTCOMVIC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 5:12 pm Subject: M38a1 starting problems |
| The best way my M38A1 starts is invariably...Choke all lthe way out..gas pedal fully depressed( not difficult with floor starter) turn over 3-4 revolutions(get gas up to carb)..as soon as starts , off ... |
| Topic: Distributor issue |
WESTCOMVIC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 6:33 pm Subject: Motor just stopped |
| You may have confirmed an electrical problem by now, but have a look at the FUEL situation.I spent a long while trying to figure out my M38A1s same problem. Seemed like the ignition was just shut off. ... |
| Topic: coil readings |
WESTCOMVIC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:41 pm Subject: coil readings |
| Had the same thing with my M38A1. Seemed like someone just shut off the ignition, no splutter or anything. Went the route suspecting an ignition problem...nope, seems needle valve at float stuck and f ... |
| Topic: brake conundrum |
WESTCOMVIC
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 7:47 pm Subject: brake conundrum |
| Had a similar problem when I first put my M38A1 on the road. Did all the normal checks and bled etc. It kept adding presure to the drums on each application. A mech friend suggested I check the small ... |
| Topic: Help! Carb part and socket question |
WESTCOMVIC
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Views: 9463
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 11:53 am Subject: Help! Carb part and socket question |
| Sounds like the float needle. It rides on the tab of the float to regulate the gas flow to the bowl |
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