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Recent content by jonathan.shields

  1. J

    M100 Trailer Vin and or Serial Number

    I have a m100 Dunbar Kapell delivered in April 1951 but cannot tell what the vin/sn is. Does anyone have the range of the numbers based on an April 1951 delivery date.
  2. J

    M37 Engine will not start

    WE are running!!!! Hop on! Used #6 TDC technique because timing marks are hard to see. Then adjusted distributor till points opened. Pulled started....bateries were weak. I allowed the engine to get to operating temperature before shutting it off. Then started it up using starter. It worked...
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    M37 Engine will not start

    Double check the points gap. I decided to see if #6 was in sync with the timing marks. I unscrewed the access plug over the piston, then place a 16 gague wire down into the hole. Rotated the motor until the wire reached the maximum height of the stroke. Looked at the rotor button to see if it...
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    M37 Engine will not start

    Only thing I was able to do was apply direct power to the distributor via the starter. I wanted to bypass the ignition switch to ensure there was not a problem in it. NO LUCK still dead in the water.
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    M37 Engine will not start

    Replace all plugs and the old ones were good as well I will use my jeep to check the plug wires tonight. I replaced all my new jeep plugs with those I took off the the m37 and all are fine
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    M37 Engine will not start

    Here is an update I am getting 24 volts on the primary terminals and the secondary when the points are closed I do not get any ...well maybe just a little current through the secondary. I will check for spart at the plug tonight. I am going to set up a camera and record the plugs firing. Also...
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    M37 Engine will not start

    1. Comp 90psi all pistons 2. Plug wire ohm to 0 no resistance and no leakage to the jacket 3. Plugs appear serviceable set at 30 guess that is ok I cleaned them. 4. Internal dist cap had no cracks. The spring to rotor button ohmed out to 0. But when ohming from the spring side of the cap to...
  8. J

    M715 electronic ignition

    I replaced my points on my M715 with a Petronix electronic ignition. It ran great and now it will not start. Is the coil bad?
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    New M38a1 project

    looking for a napa crossreference parts list for m38a1 brake parts specifically the pads.
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    M715 Electronic Ignition Upgrade

    I am having a similar problem. Situation: 1. New Fuel Tank, Electronic Fuel Pump, fresh Gas; 2. Cranks with ease but before I can drive without it being sluggish I have to let it warm up to operating temp. If not some times it boggs down and even back fires. Some times it even bogs down after...
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    M37 Tailgate Center Hinge

    I need to purchace the center hing for my M37B1. I have the left and right hinge and am assuming when I purchase the tailgate it will come with the rods attached that will mate with the hinges. However I cannot find a picture of the center hinge or any for sale. I am considering going to a...
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