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by LTDan
Sun Oct 06, 2019 8:19 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1954 M38A1 For Sale 5000.00 Auburn, AL
Replies: 0
Views: 5896

1954 M38A1 For Sale 5000.00 Auburn, AL

Well im done with her an need to move on to other things so she is up for sale. If you have any questions feel free to message me. And Im selling the whole Jeep as is. I don't have any spare parts.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/492736687936114/

F head 134ci motor original.
New brake ...
by LTDan
Sat Dec 08, 2018 7:01 pm
Forum: Technical Knowledge Base
Topic: Massive Carb flooding on M38 Carter
Replies: 51
Views: 34331

Joe can you post up some pictures so we are all on the same page? If you dont have a photo album just request on from wesk.
by LTDan
Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:10 pm
Forum: Technical Knowledge Base
Topic: Massive Carb flooding on M38 Carter
Replies: 51
Views: 34331

So the mechanic is saying that you need new plugs seeing as how those plugs are fouled.

Take out the plugs.
Take a small bit of sand paper and just gently scratch the center electrode and the ground electrode clean.
Set the plugs to the proper gap with a feeler gauge. (I don't recommend the cheap ...
by LTDan
Tue Dec 04, 2018 4:00 pm
Forum: Technical Knowledge Base
Topic: Massive Carb flooding on M38 Carter
Replies: 51
Views: 34331

Stop. Relax. Take a deep breath and just walk away for a bit.

My 2 cents on this after having rebuild several carbs over the years. As Wes mentioned the float valve and the float.

Those little valves are quite touchy and do not like any dirt or debris at all. It only takes a tiny grain of debris ...
by LTDan
Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:55 am
Forum: Technical Knowledge Base
Topic: Engine M38A1 doesn't run well...
Replies: 6
Views: 8665

Sounds like you have either a ignition problem or a timing problem. The carb flooding is also a possibility but not likely.

Check that you are getting spark to the No 1 plug.
It should be hot and blue

If your not getting spark then remove the no 1 plug wire and use a wire or screw driver in the ...
by LTDan
Tue May 29, 2018 2:38 pm
Forum: Technical Knowledge Base
Topic: distributor shaft doesn't turn when engine cranked
Replies: 16
Views: 13114

Your real question should be "What caused the gear to fail in that way?"

Something caused your camshaft and oil pump to bind and the force had to go somewhere.

I have a feeling that the oil pump would have been seized in order to cause such a failure.
by LTDan
Sat May 26, 2018 10:24 am
Forum: Technical Knowledge Base
Topic: Question about Transfer Case Vent Line
Replies: 2
Views: 3888

The pressurization of the engine, transfer case and transmission, was designed to prevent the ingress of water while fording.

The deep water fording operation used 2 valves that were pulled by a single cable in the cab. This closed the engine from the atmosphere and allowed it to pressurize which ...
by LTDan
Tue May 22, 2018 9:26 am
Forum: Technical Knowledge Base
Topic: No oil to head, F134 (Solved)
Replies: 14
Views: 14606



Sorry LTDan to hijack your post but while on the subject I figured I'd ask, also good work on finding your problem.



Its no problem bud, I am also talking with the machine shop now.

My crank had to be welded and machined on the rear main sealing surface.

I believe they left too much weld ...
by LTDan
Sat May 19, 2018 4:20 pm
Forum: Technical Knowledge Base
Topic: Can this air cleaner be salvaged?
Replies: 24
Views: 17914

I would just get another.

Having the peace of mind knowing that your air filter is clean and good is one less thing to bother you if something goes wrong.
by LTDan
Thu May 17, 2018 3:20 pm
Forum: Technical Knowledge Base
Topic: No oil to head, F134 (Solved)
Replies: 14
Views: 14606

I found it! I found the problem.

When the machinist had put in new freeze plugs he used a bit of Black RTV to provide a better seal. Well guess what was in the oil passage junction between the camshaft and the crank shaft.

Yep a little tiny plug of silicon.

I thought i had cleared all of the oil ...
by LTDan
Thu May 17, 2018 2:07 pm
Forum: Technical Knowledge Base
Topic: No oil to head, F134 (Solved)
Replies: 14
Views: 14606

The engine block casting number is 806279-W-12-D-AR
by LTDan
Thu May 17, 2018 10:36 am
Forum: Technical Knowledge Base
Topic: No oil to head, F134 (Solved)
Replies: 14
Views: 14606

Your right wesk I was fighting the symptoms and not the problem.

I have pulled the engine out and am in the process of getting it torn down to inspect the main bearings.
by LTDan
Wed May 16, 2018 10:36 pm
Forum: Technical Knowledge Base
Topic: No oil to head, F134 (Solved)
Replies: 14
Views: 14606

So here is a thought wesk.

Would i be able to route from either the number 2 or 3 oil galley plug to the #4 cam journal, and route a line from either the number 2 or 3 passages up to my head?

I dropped the pan and the rear main bearing. Lower bearing is showing over heating and gouges in the ...
by LTDan
Wed May 16, 2018 6:46 pm
Forum: Technical Knowledge Base
Topic: No oil to head, F134 (Solved)
Replies: 14
Views: 14606

Well i'm figuring worst case scenario and i'm diving back into the block. Perhaps I have installed the rear main bearings incorrectly.
by LTDan
Wed May 16, 2018 1:51 pm
Forum: Technical Knowledge Base
Topic: No oil to head, F134 (Solved)
Replies: 14
Views: 14606

No oil to head, F134 (Solved)

Hey once again guys,

I have a 1954 m38a1 with a 134f head motor.

Motor was freshly rebuild and new cam bearings installed. I have no oil coming to my head. Pulled the line and elbow, i am getting no oil flow from the passage.

I checked the passage below and i am getting oil flow there.

I was ...