M38A1 air cleaner

giacomo · Post by **giacomo** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:35 pm

Hi all,

I would want to know the engine oil level in air cleaner, for a M38A1 1954
thank you

giacomo

skyjeep50 · Post by **skyjeep50** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:52 pm

The correct oil level is marked on the side of the cup. Should cover the bottom of the mesh air filter.

giacomo · Post by **giacomo** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:01 am

Thank you skyjeep50,
therefore it should cover the bottom of OKS-613387 ?

giacomo

skyjeep50 · Post by **skyjeep50** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:07 am

Yes, the oil level should cover the bottom of the mesh filter so that air is drawn down through the oil and up into the filter. Oil will also be drawn or splashed into the mesh and will capture dirt and dust. When the engine is shut off, the dirty oil will drain into the cup and the dirt should settle to the bottom of the cup. Change the oil in the cup and remove the grime on the bottom as per lubrication order and the conditions the Jeep is operated in - extremely dusty conditions call for cleaning the air filter daily.

Post by **wesk** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:29 am

giacomo · Post by **giacomo** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:37 pm

Thank you,
and you know the oil capacities of transfer case ?

giacomo

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 3:11 pm

TM9-8012
PG 234 PAR 197 3-PINTS TRANSFER CASE
PB 238 PAR 203 2-PINTS TRANSMISSION

Post by **wesk** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 4:20 pm

Giacomo,

Have you downloaded the manuals from our download page yet?

Also try to avoid Hypoid oils for the tranny and tranfer. A hypoid type oil is not needed in them but more important is the fact that just about all hypoid oils on the shelf today are GL-5 rated which has chemicals that can cause corrosion issues with copper and brass which is what the synchro's are made up with in the tranny. You can use GL3 or GL4 rated hypoid gear oil or any other quality standard gear oil which by the way includes 50 weight engine oil.

giacomo · Post by **giacomo** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:21 am

Thank you all,
you are of the good mechanics .
now I download the TM9-8012
therefore, 3 pints = 1,5 lt.
2 pints = 1,0 lt ?
if I refill up the tranny and transfer with 80W/90 GL4 I make damages ?

giacomo

Post by **wesk** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:12 am

if I refill up the tranny and transfer with 80W/90 GL4 I make damages ?

No but I look for GL3 first.

giacomo · Post by **giacomo** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:31 am

Thank you wesk,

steering gear assy part number : 8332544 or 801711 ?
and the best on line parts shop that it sends in Italy?

giacomo

Post by **wesk** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:41 am

8332544 or 801711 ?

From what manual are these numbers? They are not listed in the ORD 9 SNL G-758 dated Sep 1956 or the ORD 7 SNL G-758 dated 1952 parts list for the M38A1?

Wiltshireboy · Post by **Wiltshireboy** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:18 am

This has been interesting as my air cleaner didnt have the filter in it when I got it. I bought a filter but found that the piece that fits to the top of it is missing (the piece that holds it in place etc). Anyone know where i can get one seperately?
Andy

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:23 am

SHOW US A PHOTO OF WHAT YOU'VE GOT, ANDY..

Wiltshireboy · Post by **Wiltshireboy** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:07 pm

Its the top bit that fits to the screw thread of the filter that I dont have