M38 Jeep Restoration MC21002

Post by **wesk** » Sat Mar 25, 2017 11:25 pm

Pull the welsh plug at the rear of the block and drive the cam out forward with a large brash drift.

wadefreedomvehicles · Post by **wadefreedomvehicles** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 2:06 pm

The engine is still installed in the vehicle.

Post by **wesk** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:18 pm

That is certainly a problem but after you use up all the alternatives from the front the rear is all that is left.

I tried to pull the cam, but it is really stuck, so any tips on how to pull the cam

I assume you have tried all the standard tricks from the front to remove the shaft. This would be a good point to tell us what you have tried so far?

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:44 pm

Yep,
More info would be helpful.

If the guard and radiator are out, and bell housing, trans and tranny and flywheel are out, no problem.

If no to any of those then yes I can see some problems.

45auto · Post by **45auto** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 8:35 am

If the engine is still in the frame---you will have to hold the lifters in the up position or they will drop down locking the cam in place.

Try lifting up the lifters to their highest point and tying them in place (a small hose clamp around each of the lifters will work) and the cam should slide right out. This will require having the valves out, which you have already done.

Normally the engine is upside down when installing or removing the lifters and cam.

Post by **wesk** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:14 am

Wade, I have to ask now: Are you using the manual? If it isn't open to the page on removing the cam and laying on the fender it needs to be. You asked a question on the previous page about pulling the cam with the gear on.

How do I pull the cam? does it come out with the gear? what is the best way to get the cam out?

This is why I asked about the manual. You must use the manuals and in this case TM 9-1804A (Engine manual) needs to be open and on your fender so you can follow the steps on pages 47 thru 49 Paragraph 39 "Removal of camshaft gear and camshaft" I posted the illustration of the proper way to pull the gear on the previous page of this post. The gear comes off first. Then the thrust plate and then get the lifters, away from the cam shaft and get the fuel pump lever out of the way. Then if it's stuck you do have more serious issues then you are willing to believe.

wadefreedomvehicles · Post by **wadefreedomvehicles** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 3:31 pm

I will go and read through the tm and print out the pages, I have not done anything to try to pull it out yet, I didn't want to jack anything up, that is why I came here first, I have the lifters set up with zip ties on them.
Before I pull the cam, I do need to set the timing, correct?
I will try to get some pics on here of what it looks like currently.

wadefreedomvehicles · Sat Jun 03, 2017 10:22 pm

Finally figured out how to get the cam out without pulling the engine, forgot the bolts on the mounting plate...

Cam is out, head has been cleaned, pan removed and cleaned, underside sprayed cleaned, top of block clean.
We just need to remove a broken stud, and then put it all back together.
So far so good, hope we dont run into any more snags.

wadefreedomvehicles · Post by **wadefreedomvehicles** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 2:59 pm

Head Stud Out as of two days ago.
Getting 2 new head studs and then the reassembly begins

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:28 pm

Good to see your back on track and getting back to work on it.

wadefreedomvehicles · Post by **wadefreedomvehicles** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:40 pm

Got the Engine reassembled and going to fire it up later today.

wadefreedomvehicles · Thu Jul 06, 2017 11:51 am

Took it to Freedom Vehicles Military Outpost and finished a few things at the event and got it running and drove it around until the radiator decided to not be sealed. Now I need to take the radiator out and get it to the shop.

wadefreedomvehicles · Post by **wadefreedomvehicles** » Wed Mar 14, 2018 3:54 pm

Well, A lot has happened since the last post.
Got a new engine that I will be pulling out a generator and replacing gaskets and then installing at a later date. Reason for this is the head on the current engine is all cracked up, so I covered it in JB weld for now, and the inside cylinder walls of the engine are thin. The engine block overall isn't the greatest. So I got a replacement.

Radiator came back from repair and was installed. After I installed it was when I learned of the head cracks and leaks water.

Fuel tank has some holes in it, biggest one about the size of a quarter. So I bought a replacement from a buddy, still have the original, may fix and save or sell. Working on painting the fuel tank and then will install.

Made supplemental drivers seat covers out of a gama goat seat back, and some couch foam and scrap canvas I had laying around.

Repaired and am still in process of repairing the wiring harness and reinstalling it. Almost done installing the front wiring harness.

Going to DMV today to get the license plate. Hoping to have wiring harness finished, and fuel tank installed soon, so I can drive it this weekend, or the beginning of next week.

Once the wiring harness is finished being installed I will be finishing fixing the front bumper, and installing it. Finishing the seats, and then a final coat of paint. Then the work on the hardtop will begin.

wadefreedomvehicles · Post by **wadefreedomvehicles** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:51 pm

We got the wiring harness installed and most everything hooked up. Was able to drive the jeep around yesterday for Easter taking most of the family for rides in it.
The more she runs the better she runs. Still needs some tweaking and adjusting, but overall she is doing pretty good so far.

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Tue Apr 03, 2018 1:13 pm

Well Done!