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Thanks for the feedback guys.

I'll try my luck with a repo unit and see how that goes.

Jerry

Thank you for your response Brian.

Sending unit screws in the block so grounding should be fine. When I measure the ohms on the sending unit I ground one lead to the engine block. That's when the new unit reads 163 ohms when cold and drops as the engine warms.
If I read the troubleshooting guide ...

Hi guys,

Had to replace my temp. sending unit ac-7389566 with NOS ac-1512245.
Gage= ac-1512422.

Gage reads 0 with new sending unit with engine hot.

Checked sending unit resistance according to troubleshooting instructions.
Reads 163 ohms when cold and drops when hot.
According to trouble shooting ...

Thank you gentlemen for the info and advice.


Jerry

Approximately how much paint will I have to purchase to paint a M-38 (inside and out)?

Thanks Wes for your response.

Is there a data base I can search to find the history of my 1952 M-38 (MC 64434 Willys Overland Data plate) Jeep?

Looking to purchase distr. plumbing for 52 m38, any ideas?


Jerry

John,

I did check the toe in and the left tire is 1/8'' right is 2 1/2"
But the jeep pulls to the right. Should be pulling left with 2 1/2" toe in on the right.
There is a little play in the steering Wheel, but I believe not enough to cause a 2 1/2" toe In.
Tire pressure 25.
I removed the bearings ...

Ok then my problem should be loose bearing because the jeep pulls to the right. I'll check it. Thanks Wes for your help. God Bless


Jerry

What could be the cause of excesive toe in on the right side tire (2 1/2 inch). Left is about 1/8 in.
There is no damage to the tie rod.
The jeep wants to turn right when I let the steering wheel go.
Problem has been getting worse.
There is excesive wear on the right side tire, left is fine.
I ...

I'm still having idle issues when the engine is hot. No backfire just dies. I installed rebuilt fuel pump(then & now), carter ys carb(debellas), new coil, condenser, rotor, points(.020)(Debellas). Throttle shaft is not worn or have exessive play. Rerouted fuel line to avoid vapor lock.
Heat riser ...

Used grease for the shaft and 3 in one for the felt. Gaped points .020, new rotor, condensor, points. Starts just fine now. Thank you Jesus
On to the next problem


Jerry

Could I use grease?
Once again thank you for your expertise Wes.


Jerry

Engine started to turn off when hot. started to hard crank again. Checked ignition coil and sure enough it was leaking oil. Ordered new coil, points, condenser, rotor from Debellas.
once installed the engine should run like new (hopefully) :D

Could I use motor oil to lubricate the felt on the ...