New M38A1 owner. A lot of questions
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New M38A1 owner. A lot of questions
I just bought my first M38A1. It's a 53 model I think. It looks like it's completely original but I'm not positive about that. Thought I would put what info I know On here and see what you think.
Serial number on data plate is 63423 Nov 53
Patent plate has 57148 and 89051
Engine number is MD12880
Serial number on data plate is 63423 Nov 53
Patent plate has 57148 and 89051
Engine number is MD12880
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Re: New M38A1 owner. A lot of questions
Based on the rear frame member, looks like you have a USMC jeep. It also seems at least one of your data plates have been changed. The serial numbers should match on both plates. The battery cover (and if you have a hinged grill) helps to date the jeep.
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Well I was told if it was Marine it would have lockers in the axles. So I jacked it up and spun the wheel and they turned in opposite directions.
So the patent plate number should match my data plate serial number?
My battery cover is the latch type. Grill is not hinged.
What about the engine number?
So the patent plate number should match my data plate serial number?
My battery cover is the latch type. Grill is not hinged.
What about the engine number?
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Your questions are not all that simple, there are subtle differences, details and body features in the m-38A1s that are not in print that are identifiable by those who have been around long enough to have noticed them. If you are lucky your body and chassis features will be intact. Some features change when the Jeep were repaired by the military.
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Re: New M38A1 owner. A lot of questions
just read your post ,i also have a 53 m38 a1 and u can ask me any questuions on it ,i will be happy to help, i have had mine for about 2 years and it is a Navy jeep .it is all original and is still 24 volts still.so hope i can hepl .sincerily Jack
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Kudos on the new rig! I wish mine looked that nice!!!!
Would you mind posting some more pictures of the Jeep? I LOVE looking at M38A1 glamour shots
Would you mind posting some more pictures of the Jeep? I LOVE looking at M38A1 glamour shots
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Also I knew I had seen this jeep somewhere!!! It was killing my brain trying to think of it!!!
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread ... 38A1-value
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Re: New M38A1 owner. A lot of questions
I just got a 52 m38a1 and someone put a yf carb on it and I'm trying to find a ys any thoughts everyone wants a core and all I have is the yf that has been modified
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Re: New M38A1 owner. A lot of questions
Have some fuel line question s if anyone can help
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should be able to help..Greenhead wrote:Have some fuel line question s if anyone can help
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Re: New M38A1 owner. A lot of questions
I have bought a new fuel line kit and a new pump I'm having a little trouble getting the pump to fit I have the extension for it just seems tight also the fuel lines are not labeled any suggestions
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The Thick Spacer is necessary for the M-38A1 Vacuum-Booster type pump, it will help to turn over the engine until the fuel pump lobe is at its low spot. Use two gaskets, one each side of spacer. Stick the inner gasket to the block with Permatex #3.
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Re: New M38A1 owner. A lot of questions
Ok thanks as far as the fuel lines I am looking for some good photos to go off of the diagram s I have r just not that detailed and the new lines r not labeled
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Re: New M38A1 owner. A lot of questions
I'm also looking for a float for a ys carb I bought one and it had been taken out I thought that was part of a core
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