Deep Water kit. M38 vs M38A1

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Deep Water kit. M38 vs M38A1

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Does anyone know the differences between a deep water kit for a m38 and M38a1? I found a NOS M38 kit but I have a M38A1. I can't find the parts in the ORD-9 to compare. and I can't find a copy of TM-9-2853.

From picks online the parts generally appear similar with only a minor difference in how the air intake pipe bracket is bent/shaped.

Part numbers are

WO-808456 (M38A1)

Wo-808454 (M38)
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The newer TM 9-238 replaced TM 9-2853. It is a very generalized manual and is not vehicle specific. You'll want the TB or MWO for the fording kit on an M38A1 or a copy of the lit instructions that comes with the kit.

Visit my photo album under canvas tops then M38A1: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... php&page=1

You can download a copy of TM 9-238 here: https://archive.org/details/TechnicalMa ... terFording
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Here's a direct comparison of parts lists for the M38 and the M38A1:

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