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I started today with a m38A1 that would start but idled bad and no power. All 4 spark plug leads sparked 1/4 inch from block only one spark plug would spark. oil and carbon fouled. Dry compression test was 90, 89, 90, 90 psi. Dipped the heads in mineral spirits used a copper cleaning brush from...

What is the purpose of the wooden bumper filler on the M38 and why was it not used on the m38a1?

Today I installed the dash board instrument panel, fuel tank and steering assembly, but I removed the drag link to clean paint and repack. It was missing the dust shields so I bought a rebuild for $18 from www.kaiserwillys.com as long as I was ordering parts the upper seal and bearing on the...

This is the before. I just got her last month. Markings are all wrong. Invasion stars on a 1954? Today I pulled the seats, all the brackets, battery trays, instrument panel, dashboard, steering column & gearbox, fenders, hood, grill, all removable floor plates and fuel tank. Unfortunately a...

In the early 80's I drove a CUCV ( K-5 Blazer ) then a HMMV. In the vehicle I carried an operator's manual, a Lubrication order, Driver registration, PMCS, Maintenance records ( DA 2404 ), Blank accident form, plus some other paperwork I am sure I have forgotten. I seem to remember a form that...

I just bought this last weekend. It is supposed to be a 1954 M38A1. The first thing I had to do was replace both batteries. The fuel tank inlet was covered in evaporated gas (lacquer) I flushed the tank and it started right way, needs a serious tune up though. As you can see it needs a new...