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Zerks causing trouble.
1952 M38 converting to 12V
M38A1 Slave Bucket location
M274 A3 Mule For Sale
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conversion from a 12 volt system back to a 24 volt system
M151 A2 + M416 Trailer For Sale
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Wiper motor...which is the correct one?

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  Topic: M38 Motor Mounts
skyjeep50

Replies: 5
Views: 5475

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:57 pm   Subject: M38 Motor Mounts
When I rebuilt my M38 I made sure to put in the correct front engine mounts with pockets to for the radiator support rods - makes a big difference in ease of extracting the engine if needed. Got mine ...
  Topic: M38 Fuel Sending Unit--Douglas Connector
skyjeep50

Replies: 15
Views: 10134

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 3:40 pm   Subject: M38 Fuel Sending Unit--Douglas Connector
For my M38 I adapted a M151 fuel tank sender by shortening the float arm and what I call the blade that holds the float arm at the base. Very easy to do. The resulting sender is identical to the ori ...
  Topic: M38 Fuel Sending Unit--Douglas Connector
skyjeep50

Replies: 15
Views: 10134

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 3:28 pm   Subject: M38 Fuel Sending Unit--Douglas Connector
Buy Packard connectors at your jeep parts dealer of choice and switch the wiring to match the sender. No, its not original to the jeep but it is original military.
  Topic: Carter carburator to solex carburator
skyjeep50

Replies: 4
Views: 5712

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:04 pm   Subject: Carter carburator to solex carburator
I put a Solex on my M38 when rebuilding the jeep and just wanted something to get it running - bought it on EBay for $60 used - hooked up easily and has worked perfectly since then. I have the proper ...
  Topic: Down to nuts and bolts....
skyjeep50

Replies: 9
Views: 6995

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:56 am   Subject: Down to nuts and bolts....
Another place brass is used is brass nuts for the exhaust manifold.
  Topic: M38A1 - Sealant on floor pans?
skyjeep50

Replies: 10
Views: 7130

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:51 am   Subject: M38A1 - Sealant on floor pans?
Eventually you will have to pull the floor pans to be able to pull the engine and trans. Then, it's a big advantage not to have them stuck together. Or to have to scrape off or clean up all the old ...
  Topic: a1 oil line fittings
skyjeep50

Replies: 9
Views: 7751

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 10:15 am   Subject: a1 oil line fittings
The fitting for the oil line to the block is behind the fuel pump. In the diagrams supplied it can't be seen but if you examine the manuals, or your block, you will see where the oil gallery is and s ...
  Topic: Clutch Boot
skyjeep50

Replies: 14
Views: 9653

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 10:36 am   Subject: Clutch Boot
The M38 bellhousing was sealed because the clutch caused too much drag in a flooded bellhousing. Not a lot of horsepower to spare especially when operating in water!
  Topic: Clutch Boot
skyjeep50

Replies: 14
Views: 9653

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 9:17 am   Subject: Clutch Boot
You are correct on the M38 housing having a threaded hole for the boot fitting. Your housing is from a CJ.
  Topic: Rear Wheel Bearing Lube
skyjeep50

Replies: 5
Views: 5872

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 9:42 am   Subject: Rear Wheel Bearing Lube
Back to how to grease the rear axle wheel bearings: Per TM9-8014 page 60 (Lubrication chart for the M38A1) - the rear bearings should be disassembled, cleaned and hand greased every 12,000 miles or a ...
  Topic: 24 volt Coil Difference???????
skyjeep50

Replies: 19
Views: 16530

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:10 am   Subject: 24 volt Coil Difference???????
One thing to check first is to make sure he isn't leaving the ignition switch on accidentally or turning the ignition on without engaging the starter immediately. That can burn the points out if they ...
  Topic: Common Components..
skyjeep50

Replies: 6
Views: 6066

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2018 8:09 am   Subject: Common Components..
In general, anything that is a part of the running gear or suspension or otherwise fitted to the unique body styles of these two vehicles will likely not interchange. Parts that are supplemental in n ...
  Topic: M38 Cowl Battery Box Questions
skyjeep50

Replies: 8
Views: 6361

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:03 am   Subject: M38 Cowl Battery Box Questions
Two holes go towards the front of the Jeep for the battery cables. The one hole that goes towards the rear is for the radio power lead.
  Topic: Transistorized Turn Signal troubleshooting
skyjeep50

Replies: 6
Views: 5223

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:31 am   Subject: Transistorized Turn Signal troubleshooting
These are throw away units - if they go bad - they can't be repaired. Just like the electronic voltage regulators. I've replaced a couple in the past. Luckily they are relatively cheap and take all ...
  Topic: m38a1 steering
skyjeep50

Replies: 6
Views: 6527

PostForum: Technical Knowledge Base   Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:02 am   Subject: m38a1 steering
That's the seal that usually leaks - eventually wears out and it is exposed to a lot of heat in that location. A very simple repair that takes only minutes to do but hours to complete the whole job b ...
 
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