Recent content by gwitthans1

In regards to the battery compartment straps, I must be looking at a different photo than the one posted. This jeep has the thumb screws, hinged grill and short front bumper (no hole). In 1952 some had shorter bumper with crank hole left over from the M38 production.

Installed the Land Cruiser starter option My M38A1 was long ago transformed from 24V to 12V when it had a civilian job. Now that she is retired, the old jeep does not have an issue with being 12v. Lately I have noticed that the starter has been making a whining sound and not as much oomph at as...

Took mine out for some real fun at Dove Springs (Jawbone) California over the weekend, minor issue with a clogged fuel filter and it ran fine until some Wacko on a motorcycle decided to head plant into my windshield! (I was stopped). time for a new windshield glass and pound out the dent in the...

The m38A1 tank if I remember correctly is not completely flat at the bottom and will contour to the pan.

Installed a Omix Ada electronic distributor (Mine's a 12 V system)

Thanks Guys, there is a nut and bolt place few miles from here and I think I will see what he has. I had just never seen them in the parts or repair manuals and if they will take up some of the "Rattling" it's worth trying. Gary

Redoing my parking brake system on the M38A1 and while looking at new brake linings noticed that AJP is selling the "Always Missing Warpy Washers" that apparently hold the brake shoes in place. Link https://www.armyjeepparts.net/p-3515-parking-brake-shoe-warpy-washer-set.aspx I can't seem to...

Ahh Yes, I see it clearly now! Thanks appreciated that and now off to hunt for 5/8 spacers.

It was 78 degrees here in Apple Valley CA so I lubricated the power train by taking it for a spin!:)

Yep, finally figured that one out.

Thanks, looked at pg 339 and saw washers 0.040 thick. Would these go between the can carrier and the body? my can is hitting the footman loop on page 302 just above reference K. Wonder if its possible that this Fuel can back does not have a deep enough off set. It was military and came off a...

I have been the proud owner of a 1952 (Early) M38A1 for 25 or so years. I have always been puzzled as to why the 5 gallon gas can rubs up against the top footman loops on the body. I am using a military holder, are there spacers that perhaps have been missing these many years? just seems not...