Discussion topics on Willys Overland M series vehicles
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Lyle
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by Lyle »
Ok, I got myself turned around (no pun).
On the 1952 (Late) M38CDN.
Number One wire is it at the 5 O'Clock position on the distributor?
Lyle
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Jeep Rubicon, 2015
M38 CDN, 1952
M416, 1968
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RICKG
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by RICKG »
depends. 0500 or 1700 depending on if you're working on it early or late..

keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a
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Lyle
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by Lyle »
Late model engine with geared cam... so CW on crankshaft, CCW on cam, CCW distributor....
Lyle
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Jeep Rubicon, 2015
M38 CDN, 1952
M416, 1968
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Lyle
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by Lyle »
OMG, didn't get it... that was pretty #@$%@ funny.... thx Wes
Lyle
LT-RCEME, Retired
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Jeep Rubicon, 2015
M38 CDN, 1952
M416, 1968