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Thanks for the responses on vacuum system.

Do ya'll happen to know what the resistor drops the 24V to on the other side of coil going to the points?

Don't have a coil tester. What is the voltage drop across the coil? Reduces 24v to what?

Ok, will look more closely at the vacuum system and ensure proper connections and capping.

What does the resistor drop the 24V to on the other side of coil going to the points?

Don't have a coil tester. What is the voltage drop across the coil? Reduces 24v to what?

Yep, ment to say alternator... whoops!

Appreciate the info and reference material.

Don't have a coil tester. What is the voltage drop across the coil? Reduces 24v to what?

So it sounds like I need to connect the ENTIRE vacuum system together for the distributor to be vented properly? In your ...

The resistor question was the main reason i thought i needed a schematic, but since it is in the sealed coil all we can do is replace it if bad.

My vacuum system is not completed... meaning whoever was finishing the restoration before i got it did not complete all the connections. I know for ...

I am not sure about proper venting. Is that checked by just making sure tubes aren't kinked or obstructed or is there air actively pumped into distributor by double action fuel pump?

Not sure about radio noise filter or even if I have one. I haven't seen one in the diagrams or photos that are ...

Checked all grounding. Found potential loose ground in distributor. Replaced condenser and coil. Extra insulated wiring inside distributor. Found float in carb slightly out of adjustment.

Running great currently, however noticing some "white film" accumulating on points. Not "burned", but causing ...

Thanks you!!

Recently changed guts out of distributor, replaced spark plug wires, and plugs.

Engine hesitates, sputters, and backfires at higher RPM's. Low RPM's you can hear a little extra air intermittently out of the exhaust.

Replaced points, properly gaped, and did timing. Runs great for little while, but ...

I found the photos of converting to alternator for the F engine..... are there similar illustrations for the L engine in my 1952 M38 or is it basically the same?

I also was curious if the yellow lines are new wire or is there a way to convert the pin connectors/adaptor harness available?

Understood. More research! This stuff gets complicated....

Got a 1952 M38 with all of the original parts.

Can't thank you enough for the help.

Data sheet gives amp hours, but is that the same as cold cranking amps batteries are rated at today? I was told to get 800 cca rated batteries.....what do you run?

Like the alternator route and found your installation photos..... where did you get the blue ...

I have been scouring all of the downloads and manuals to determine the rated CCA of the original batteries. I believe mine need replaced due to slow cranking, different kinds, and being over 2 years old. Was told I need 800 CCA for each battery and that seemed excessive. What do ya'll carry?

Found ...

Just sent you the worksheet for data collection on M38. Actually found the serial number already in your database without any other information.

Had a question regarding the Title from PA that had a number listed as VIN. Cannot find it anywhere on Jeep! Any idea how they came up with this number ...

Still have any of the books left?