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Thanks. I'm actually right by where Army Jeeps Parts is located so I was planning just to buy the paint he sells. It used to be part of a fire department. Previous owner removed the red paint with oven cleaner. It's really neat to see all the different markings.

Hello, I have an M38A1 with original paint. I want to do touch-ups in some rough areas, but it seems it's 2 different colors. It looks to be both the Vietnam and earlier OD color. It's sort of in it's own camo pattern. Any recommendations?

Somewhat but still slow.

Nope. I drove it in low to make sure it wasn’t stuck in low or something.

I don’t quite understand how that works. If your engine is running at X rpm and going at X speed. If it’s not struggling, how would engine power affect speed? It drives considerably slower than my ‘63 CJ5.

I was going through some TM’s noticed the top speed of an M38A1 is 60mph. I can only get up to 35mph cruising in mine. It seems slow compared to what I’ve read online. 1st gear shifts usually at 10mph and 2nd at 20mph. 3rd comfortably cruises around 35mph before pushing it. What would cause...

I’ll try the starting fluid method then the propane method. My smith aircraft torch should work well for that. Thanks.

It has a freshly professionally rebuilt fuel/vac pump. The intake manifold has a line that goes straight to a tee which meets with the PCV valve and vacuum pump.

https://youtube.com/shorts/4BmGqtCsOf4?si=4P5WI0A_WFbpxXTt Video of it running

Hello, Recently bought a 1953 M38A1. Not my first jeep as I also have a ‘63 CJ5. It didn’t really occur to me when I bought the M38A1 but it sounds like a diesel engine. It much noisier than my cj5. I checked the valves and they were adjusted properly. Compression numbers were ok, all between...