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Thats totally correct but I need the dimensions anyway - at least of the embossed rectangle.
I aprreciate your support
Philipp

Can anybody please write me the width and height of the Willys script embossed on the tailgate.

Thank you
Philip

Thank you Wes,

I do have the FRAM Filter and run a 20W50 oil without additives (antique car spec).

Dear fellows,

I installed a fully rebuilt engine in my M38A1 one year ago. I have driven 300 miles since then, so far the engine runs very well!

I wanted to ask what to do after running-in the engine:
- after how many miles is it neccessary to do some adjustments?
- intake valves?
- exhaust valves ...

Dear fellows,

I installed a fully rebuilt engine in my M38A1 one year ago. I have driven 300 miles since then, so far the engine runs very well!

I wanted to ask what to do after running-in the engine:
- after how many miles is it neccessary to do some adjustments?
- intake valves?
- exhaust valves ...

Hi fellows,

I am facing the following problem:
- I installed a rebuild distributor built from nos parts.
- using a stroboscope lamp, running with approx 800rpm, I turned the distributor clockwise. But even when reached the maximum possible angle (the distributor housing then is horizontal) I do not ...

I tried to adjust my carburettor correctly today.
I gently drove in the mixture screw into the seat and then backed it off 1.5 turns. Loosening the idle rpm screw was not possible because the engine would die off.
From wer I played with the Mixture Screw both directions with no reaction by the ...

I installed a completely overhauled F-head engine in my M38A1.
distributor was properly set - when idling, the engine is irregulary coughling.
What could be the reason?

- distributor camshaft worn out
- carburetor not delivering a constant air/gasoline mixture
- ?

I appreciate your help

Philipp ...

I installed a completely overhauled F-head engine in my M38A1.
After 15minutes, the oil pressure still reads high, see photos.
Gauge and sender are not very old by the way.

What could be the reason?
- is this normal with new engines?
- what could be wrong?


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Hi fellows,

why are the wipers on my screen so slow / weak in motion?

- I do not have broken vent lines
- the fittings are tightly bolted
- my vacuum pump seems to be fine

What could be the reason?

Is a common "workaround" to reduce the diameters of the other ventlines (to distributor etc) to ...

Hi there,

is it correct that the modern gasoline is much more agressive (ethanol) thus much sooner kill the diaphragm in our fuel pumps?

Or/and the reproduction diaphragms are of lesser quality?

I appreciate too read your thoughts and suggestions...

Philipp

Hi fellows,

I went through the TM 9-8015-1 "Enginge & Clutch".
Installation of the pulley is mentioned on page 124 - but does not mention the torque for the nut.

Please help...


2nd question: is there a chart available which mentions the torques used on the M38A1 in a list?

Thank you
&
regards ...

Thank you Wes,
I "tested" by holding a lighter to the dipstick before and after an engine run - no inflammable reaction...

Is that a "valid" test?

Regards
Philipp

Hello Jeep fellows,

the engine of my M38A1 consumed 4 litres of oil on 400 miles - I will build in an overhauled engine next week.

The guy that sold me overhauled engine recommended to make sure that the pump does not bring fuel in to the oil system of the engine - which would ruin the new engine ...

Hello I just wanted to share my newest experience regarding this topic:

I just installed the late (swiss) solid state ignition on my M38A1:
- Eriks conversion posted here works, the 45° degrees shift counter-clockwise are so precise, I did not have to re-adjust my timing.
- works not only on M38 ...