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    Another one joins ranks of m38a1 ownership

    Everyone loves pics, Here are few smoky ones. Have a vid of it running but don't know how to upload and don't feel like making a tube account.
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    Another one joins ranks of m38a1 ownership

    WOOT. I got the jeep running, now to find a radiator, that just jumped to #1 slot. Had white smoke and some oil out the pipe, but was purring like a kitten. I am now mosquito/fly free for 1 mile :).
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    Mutt fuel sending unit work ?

    Will the mutt fuel sending unit work with an m38a1 ? Need to replace mine and the one that came out looked exactly like the m151 one. From what iv'e read its 50/50 from what people say. Anyone know better ? Mutts a lot cheaper to get, that why im considering it.
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    m38a1 oil pump

    Pulled my oil pump to check it out. Everything passes with flying colors, except two areas. In the manual it says you should be able to put end cover on w/o gasket and the pump will not turn. Well mine does. But if i push in the top rod it touches then. The second area is the top outer gear is...
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    Another one joins ranks of m38a1 ownership

    Got carb rebuilt and new throttle/choke cables ran. Oil system back together. Now not getting oil flow. I believe it is ether a clog after the pick up or needs a new pump. Blew all oil lines with air and no issues. Wondering, is there anyone around the Murrieta, Hemet, Temecula areas in SoCal...
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    Another one joins ranks of m38a1 ownership

    Thx Maverick. I dropped oil pan and cleaned sludge out. Put it back in and go figure the last bolt for the pulley skid plate doesn't want to got in, think it's stripped.Also pulled the Oil filter and cleaned more sludge out there. I ground down both and repainted, looks like new. Also got my...
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    Another one joins ranks of m38a1 ownership

    Re ran most of the fuel lines. Replace the points, condenser, and coil, have power all the way to the spark plug, but still doesn't want to run. Now my Volt gauge isn't working. Tomorrow i am gonna do a true compression test. Got the seats and gas tank out as well. Debating on getting my...
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    Southern California Salvage yards ?

    Ya, i went to that one, once, and well ....its was sad. Its a long drive for me. There were about 5 stalls, and 4 were selling clothes. Sure some good stuff at times im sure. Just one time really put me off, and the editor was suppose to meet me there and he didn't.
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    Southern California Salvage yards ?

    Looking for some good salvage yards in Southern California. It seem Most info is out of date for this region and all the good ones closed up. Looking specifically for m38a1 parts.
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    Another one joins ranks of m38a1 ownership

    Tires tires tires everywhere and no sets that hold air. Got the extra frame together and my new rebuilt starter in. Great compression and everything is a turning, just need spark plugs that work. Also got the dash lights to work, although it was just a flick of switch lol. Have a question...
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    Another one joins ranks of m38a1 ownership

    Anyone have any pics on the starter gasket looks like, with the no crush cooper spacers ? Mine didn't have it, and i cant find anything on a replacement. Was the gasket cork or a rubberized cork ?
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    Another one joins ranks of m38a1 ownership

    No gas in the tank (story of my life). Can hear the rust and crystals when move it. Got it out, looks like only superficial rust on outside. Got 2 screws rusted in holding the filter on, gonna have to drill those 2, rest came off easy. Yes it does have the original front and back lockers. Also...
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    Another one joins ranks of m38a1 ownership

    Thx demetal. Ya it is a bit. Want to do everything at once, but i dont have the space to rip it all apart. Also need to keep focused on one thing at a time. Too easy to loose or get things mixed up when you do too much at once. Right now debating if i want to flush and seal gas tank or use a...
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    Another one joins ranks of m38a1 ownership

    Been on this forums for a little while reading and talking to members as much as i could. I finally bought my own m38a1. Always been in love with them, father had one (modified heavily of course). Found this one by chance. Its a 1964 USMC, pretty much everything is there and in relative working...
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    m38a1 60s gearing

    I was told by an old jeep mechanic that the last usmc batch that kaiser produced had a higher gearing than past models and hence did not need an overdrive. I have done alot of research and the only documented difference i can find is the posi track. Does anyone know if they did have a diferent...
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