New restorer in Rio with M38

carioca · Post by **carioca** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 10:39 pm

Hi folks,

I am from Rio (Rio de Janeiro) and I am new owner of a M38. Considering that Brazil is quite not the best place to find parts for it, and I do not have a jeep guru besides me, the M38 is doing well.

For instance, I am looking for a complete steering assembly. The one that came with the jeep is not the correct one and has many problems.

Could you advise me where I can find one ( steering assembly) in good shape please.

I am very pleased to find this forum. It is a great help for those like me and for the all the jeep lovers.

All the best,

G. Turchetto

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evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 2:46 pm

Hello Carioca,

You should check out the vendors in the weblinks section of this site:

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... link&cid=2

Many of them ship worldwide, and may be able to help you out. And if you don't have it, download a free pdf copy of the ORD 9 parts list for the M38 from this website. Here's the link:

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... oad&cid=39

I'm not certain, but I think that the M38A1 steering assembly works with the M38 too. Can someone in the know provide input here?

Best of luck with your M38.......

Wbr,
Owen.

carioca · Post by **carioca** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 4:35 pm

Dear. Owen,

Thanks for your kind help.

Regards

Turchetto

Post by **wesk** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:44 pm

You should stay with a flat fender steering gear box due to the differences in steering ratios between the early flat fender jeeps (CJ2A, CJ3A, M38) and the M38A1 / M170 / CJ5 / CJ6 / and late CJ3B.

carioca · Post by **carioca** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 9:54 pm

Dear Wes,

Many thanks.

I am trying to get a original (M38) steering assembly in US.

Until now without success. But I will continue my search.

There is a oil dripping that comes from inside the bell housing (it comes from the transmission) . Occurs just after the engine stops ( 5 min. dripping after ), then stops dripping.

Should it be a felt oil retainer out of its place ? any clue ?

Best regards,

carioca

Post by **wesk** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:03 pm

The T90 transmission went thru a few changes in the sealing of the front end.

Review the answers on this T90 rebuild guide:
http://www.willystech.com/wt/T90Rebuild ... ebuild.htm

carioca · Post by **carioca** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:01 am

Dear Wes,

Thanks once again.

It will help a lot.

carioca