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Check the PCV valve and line to the PCV valve,could be plugged and not taking care of the blow-by and that is the only way that pressure can escape other than blowing a seal. just a thought.

I have a 1953 M38A1 and I also had a 1954 model and they both have the large #3 Phillips head screws.

I have worked on vehicles for as long as I can remember, I also teach automotive technology at a vocational school and I only use sealents at junction points such as at the corners of the oil pan and timing cover . Most gaskets are designed to be installed dry unless other wise stated in the ...

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Where are you located

John at Midwest has them, here is the link.

http://www.midwestmilitary.net/

Yes they will and they don't require the spacer that was mentioned in the earlier post. but some of the front covers may need to be modified or the pump may rub the cover. or the pump be modified. I have used that style on my first M 38.

how much do you want for the M38A1 windshield frame.

The first is a generator and the other is a starter both look to be 12 volt for the early four cylinder engine. The starter looks as though it uses a solenoid to work unlike the military ones with foot control switch and the generator would need a regulator to operate.

Try this link I have found this web site very useful on a lot of things it's a public domain site. I hope this helps.

http://www.archive.org/details/Technica ... 2WillysM38

Welcome aboard, always in need of good technicians, and I can foresee needing your expertise in the near future on some rebuilds.

Go to downloads and download the manual it has all the tech info you need here is the link for the manual. page 87 of this manual has the answer you ask. it says to cut it at 1/4 inch. These downloads are free to members.


http://willysmjeeps.com/downloads/M38-Engine.Clutch.pdf

I am rebuilding an engine for a 1948 CJ2A and sent it to the machine shop to be bored and cleaned and when I got it back and was checking things over I found that one of the dowels that hold the main bearing in place was missing and of course the shop didn't know where it went and so I was wondering ...

If you can pick up a copy of Jan.2012 issue they have an interesting section on 70 years of the jeep, has some very interesting photos and information on the not so well known models that Willys only made a few of and other prototypes by Willys.

See this link it may help http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php? ... pic&t=6122