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Topic: m38a1 steering knuckles |
idiocrates
Replies: 7
Views: 3341
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2021 2:56 pm Subject: sounds familiar |
I started my little project with the simple task of replacing the front springs on an M38A1...which led to replacing the shackle "U" hangers on both front springs.....which led to replacing worn out s ... |
Topic: Ospho (phosphoric acid) |
idiocrates
Replies: 10
Views: 11089
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:17 am Subject: Prep and etch |
Phosphoric acid is a great etching compound to prepare metal for painting.....but......the surface to be prep'd MUST be oil and wax free or the phosphor won't be able to get to the metal. It seems a ... |
Topic: gauge installation |
idiocrates
Replies: 7
Views: 10006
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 9:18 am Subject: Gauge installation |
I hate it when I have to argue with myself but I think I gave you some really bum advice above. The three lugs or posts.......are there any letters stamped or printed next to them? One should be gro ... |
Topic: gauge installation |
idiocrates
Replies: 7
Views: 10006
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:34 am Subject: gauge installation |
I'm only guessing mind you, but I think the two studs that are side by side in line are for attaching the "U" shaped bracket that holds the gauge in the instrument panel. That would make the single p ... |
Topic: what is this |
idiocrates
Replies: 5
Views: 7109
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2015 8:34 am Subject: Just out of curiosity..... |
....do the hubs on the axle have fixed or manually changed lock-outs? I could see if they were free-wheeling that something chain driven could have been run off the impeller shaft.....just don't know ... |
Topic: Replacing clutch |
idiocrates
Replies: 19
Views: 19094
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:57 pm Subject: lifting the engine |
Its been so long ago I really don't remember if supporting the transmission was necessary or just precautionary, but when I did it I separated the engine from the bell housing so that left it attache ... |
Topic: Replacing clutch |
idiocrates
Replies: 19
Views: 19094
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:14 pm Subject: Lift the engine |
When I was working on my 38A1 I lifted the engine out of the frame using a regular engine hoist and a nylon lifting strap. The strap has an eye on each end so I simply put the strap around the entire ... |
Topic: model 18 transfer retainer |
idiocrates
Replies: 9
Views: 9088
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 9:36 am Subject: model 18 retainer |
Might want to verify the bolt lengths that attach it and the backing plate to the case......it looks like the one for the rear-axle parking brake is machined down a bit while the other retainer is not ... |
Topic: model 18 transfer retainer |
idiocrates
Replies: 9
Views: 9088
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 8:57 am Subject: Xfer case retainer |
Just out of curiosity.....are the hole patterns the same on the two retainers......any possibility they could be interchangeable? |
Topic: dash lights |
idiocrates
Replies: 20
Views: 23299
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 3:21 pm Subject: dash lights |
I still had those shields or caps on my dash light fixtures. They are just pressed caps that fit into the panel holes from the rear with a slight flange on them to keep them from popping out. The bo ... |
Topic: dash lights |
idiocrates
Replies: 20
Views: 23299
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:28 am Subject: Same here |
I've taken all three of my dash lights out.....gauge illumination and high beam indicator.....and all three of them have dry rotted rubber gaskets that press against the back of the lens. Does anybod ... |
Topic: Transmission and Transfer case |
idiocrates
Replies: 4
Views: 6890
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 7:29 am Subject: Felt dust seal |
I had the same issue with the felt dust seal that was included in the transmission repair parts I got from Novak......I just used an Exacto knife to slice the seal in two and put one half in the trans ... |
Topic: M-38A1 Body Question... |
idiocrates
Replies: 12
Views: 15016
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 3:53 pm Subject: Wheel well brace |
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5206/5348690679_b957096ed4_b.jpg
This uneven "U" shaped brace was located in both wheel wells of the a1 I've been working on....its kinda hard to make it out as it wa ... |
Topic: Need some help |
idiocrates
Replies: 2
Views: 9284
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Forum: Announcements, News, Humor Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:42 am Subject: As usual..... |
.....you're always there with the answer! Thank you, sir.....the help is greatly appreciated. |
Topic: Need some help |
idiocrates
Replies: 2
Views: 9284
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Forum: Announcements, News, Humor Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:39 pm Subject: Need some help |
My wife's uncle passed a week ago and we have been tasked with preparing a euology of sorts about his life. We have always known that he went to Japan as part of the Army of Occupation and that he wa ... |
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