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  1. lacroix9

    M38A1 Won't Idle

    Hi, I found the problem. There is a 2" small brass hollow rod the screws into the top of the carb. It has a smaller brass rod inside. It has a flat end and a pointed end. The pointed end goes down, I had it reversed. Switched it and it runs great. Thank you, Terry
  2. lacroix9

    M38A1 Won't Idle

    Hi NDT, Thank you for your suggestion, I checked the entire vacuum system with starter spray and a smoke machine and could find no leaks. I disconnected the fitting to the vacuum part of the fuel pump and plugged it. Still no help.
  3. lacroix9

    M38A1 Won't Idle

    Hello, I have a 1952 M38A1 that's just as it was when it came from the military. It started idling poorly so I checked the plugs & plug wires, compression, valve adjustment. All where good. Put in 9 gallons of fresh gas, didn't help. Had a brand new OEM coil and capacitor. Cleaned the...
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