M38A1 leak

mtnraptor · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:59 pm Post subject: M38A1 leak

Hi all, new to this forum. I just acquired a (I think) 54 m38a1 the delivery date is 2/54 serial number 71804. It is in fairly good shape it was painted over with yellow for a search and rescue team but they only painted the outside. I posted some pics in the photo gallery. I am new to the restoring scene and will have a lot of questions over the up coming months-years. Ok to the question I have been tracking down leaks because it sat for a while before I got it. I have a leak coming out of the left side of the engine were the fuel pump vacuum?? is attached I think this is what this is any suggestions. I will put a pic of the part in the photo gallery.

wesk · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:22 pm Post subject:

Try to be specific on ID'ng leaks by fluid type. That left front corner of the F-134 can leak engine oil from the fuel pump, from the oil filter hose connection behind the fuel pump, from the timing cover / oil pan and side valve cover. It can leak fuel from the fuel pump and the fuel line plumbing. It can leak coolant from the lower hose, the block and the water pump.

Lots of possibilities.

Look at my post on the new M170 thread for some hints to starting a resto.

Welcome to the group.

Once you have photos loaded on any web site you can link to them here in these posts by using the [Img] goodies at the top of this dialog box. At the point you want to insert an image click on the [Img} and a version of it will appear at the insertion point in your dialog. Then copy and paste your photo's URL next to it and then click the [Img} again and another version of it will appear at the end of your URL.
I took the liberty of loading several of your photos.

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mtnraptor · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:41 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the help I will work on getting more specific on questions, new to this stuff, any help will be much appreciated.

Thank you.

m38olddog · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:06 pm Post subject:

I think she looks really good! That's great that they didn't paint the interior. Usually they go wild and just fog the whole thing. Good luck tracking down the leak(s). I'm glad another A1 has found a good home. Very Happy

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Seymour · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:09 pm Post subject:

Nice a1..did you get that Converto trailer with it?
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mtnraptor · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 2:27 pm Post subject:

Thanks all, yes I have the trailer also but it is at my fathers house in Montana. Have not had the chance to go get it yet.


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