My new to me 1955 M38A1

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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

Post by ecurb_1160 » Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:49 am

Well the NDT's are like 25 yrs old so in 2 wheel it don't do well,but 4 wheel high its like a tank!!! New tires are on my upgrade list come spring!!!! Bruce


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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

Post by Halsey » Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:37 pm

Lol!

We went with Lucas Classic tires for our NDTs. They were the cheapest at the time. Pays to shop around, sometimes its Lucas, sometimes its Universal TIre. Both are cheaper than Coker tire.

Still looks like a lot of fun, and as it is snowing again, "still" here, I seem to be getting the jeep bug to go out and start er up and take a spin...... :D

We'll see....


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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

Post by ecurb_1160 » Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:23 am

As winter still drags on here, I'm still adding "goodies" to the jeep, on/off plate and one of the wiper arms. Can't wait for spring to get here,so ready for some fun road trips!!!!! Bruce PS, No I didn't leave the switch on, it was running when I took picture!!!
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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:14 am

The NDCC Tires will perform fine in the snow when the air pressure is reduced to 15 PSI.
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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

Post by ecurb_1160 » Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:29 am

This is my weekend project, as the snow still keeps falling!!!!! Bruce
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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

Post by ecurb_1160 » Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:02 am

SECCUSS!!!! Fuel pump is rebuilt and works great! Now if this snow would just go away!!!! Bruce
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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

Post by Halsey » Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:04 am

Just a quick question, how hard is it to get the pump out and back in without taking off the fender or other pieces? I was thinking of taking the pump out for a rebuild on my wife's 61 CJ5 but not sure on how easy its going to come out with everything in the way.

Anyway, great job, and I could not agree more, Come on Summer!!!!!


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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

Post by ecurb_1160 » Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:56 am

Chris, Mine came out only disconnect fuel lines, two bolts to block, nothing else to remove!!! Bruce

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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Mar 23, 2013 3:24 pm

A 1/4" Drive Socket Set makes changing Jeep Fuel Pumps much easier.
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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

Post by Halsey » Sun Mar 24, 2013 3:57 am

Good to know!!

Only worry I have I guess, is getting it to line up under the cam?? on re-assembly so that when I tighten up the bolts again, everything will work as it should. I was thinking if I took the fender off, I could see things a bit better.

Thanks for the info, it is appreciated!!
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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Mar 24, 2013 4:02 am

The Rocker Arm rides on the surface of the cam and does not go under the camshaft lobe. Do not atempt to install the pump without the Spacer.
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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

Post by Halsey » Sun Mar 24, 2013 4:56 am

Again, good to know!!

My hope is that as long as I don't move the jeep after taking out the pump, that it should go back in as easily as it comes out. Nothing moved, nothing can get in the way....I'm going to send out the pump for a professional rebuild.
Then and Now fuel pump rebuilders come highly recommended.


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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

Post by ecurb_1160 » Sun Apr 07, 2013 6:21 am

Got my sticker yesterday and put it on today, this is going to make it even more fun to drive!!! Bruce
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Re: My new to me 1955 M38A1

Post by Halsey » Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:23 pm

Looks good!

Definitely a nice touch...


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