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1961 m37b1 So about 20 miles into a run I had loss of power followed by a bang and some white smoke from exhaust. Pulled over and radiator had over pressured and the top tank had blown apart at the seams (incorrect rad cap) Temp gauge wasn’t working Radiator is being re built. I have taken the...

Stupid question time previous owner of my 61 m37 has installed civilian ht leads which have a tendency to pop off the distributor My question is how do I work out which lead from the distributor goes to which cylinder? theres no numbers apparent on the distributor thanks

Looks like I need a new clutch ive changes an m38a1 but not an m37 I’m told the WC clutch kits are the same as the m37 is this true? Looking at the manual it would appear it can be replaced by removing the transmission- I take it there’s no need to remove the engine/power pack plus any...

Had a few starting problems with my m38a1 strippee n cleaned the carb which has helped but not cured i be now removed and stripped the fuel pump and found the lower part full of oil any ideas if this is the problem ? how can I fix this ? pics added

Ok - my clutch went on way to a show in July Whilst there I purchased a new clutch (pressure plate & disc) , and managed to take engine out, fit new parts then engine back in (all in the middle of a field!!) old disc was well worn however now when clutch pedal is pushed in & a gear is selected...

Hi I think my clutch needs replacing - the "bite point" is about 1 inch from neutral (i.e I only have to depress the clutch 1 inch for drive to disengage) Question is What parts do I need to replace ? Clutch plate etc What seals etc will need replacing ? ( parts to buy list) Is this an engine...

Got a couple (well quite a few ) bits of my tub and fenders where the rust has taken over Need to weld in some new pieces where the worst of it is Can anyone confirm the metal thickness used on the tub and fenders? I was told it was 18guage which is about 1.2mm Is this right?

Doing some restoration work on my m38a1 and am looking to take the fenders (wings) & grill off - Not too sure how to remove them Any one give me hints / tips on how to doit ? Seen lots of pics of this having bin done but jst not sure where to start Is it just a case of un bolting them? Any...

Im in the process of restoring / repainting my M38a1 here in the UK & want to paint it ideally in vietnam colour 24087 or 23070 (wwII -1957) however these colour codes only seem to be known in the USA & i cant find a UK paint supplier that knows the codes any one know there equivelant code...

Hi im form the UK & will be visiting florida in August & Sept 2008 I own an M38A1 jeep & collect vietnam era militaria if any one knows of any military vehicle parts stores etc & surplus stores in the state of Florida details would be much appreciated with thanks PockersUK

Hi 1955 m38a1 was running fine thern on way home from work at 2am started coughing & spluttering as though it was out of gas. Limped it home. Next day it would start but only run for a minute max then splutter run fast n slow then cut out. Now the engine turns over but wont fire. Have checked...