What have you done to your JEEP today

[sigo]

I realized I haven‘t towed one of my M416s with a Jeep to this point so I hitched it up and drove it around. It towed nice behind the M38.

 

[Another Ahab]

I realized I haven‘t towed one of my M416s with a Jeep to this point so I hitched it up and drove it around. It towed nice behind the M38.

The ideal all-purpose farm vehicle!

Do you maybe work that M38 regularly out there?

 

[Gunny 0369]

LoL. Not sure I’m going to sink it in mud after the restoration that I have planned. But I already like this one more than a Wrangler that I had some years ago. @Another Ahab … Too many but my wife is understanding and forgiving.

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The ideal all-purpose farm vehicle!

Do you maybe work that M38 regularly out there?

I use mine like a side by side, and to town often.
Dont keep them in the garage and rub them with a diaper, you cannot take it with you when you die!
(And it looks more authentic with mud caked all over it)

 

[sigo]

The ideal all-purpose farm vehicle!

Do you maybe work that M38 regularly out there?

Flat fender Jeeps are the original side by side!

I don’t really work it hard, but do I use it like a side by side sometimes. Hauling tools to where I’m working, I’ve used the winch to tension trees I’m cutting down, towed other vehicles or trailers. Really only light duty stuff. I’m sitting in it right now after looking around the field for a large rock I want dig up. I have a Kubota tractor to use for the hard work.

 

[JEB]

Not much new to report since I was rained out of taking it to the Air National Guard's centennial event a couple of weeks back.
It was the first rain in weeks....figures.

Today, as usual, took it to Sunday breakfast at the local fast food joint.

I have taken all of my old cars there, most are much fancier, more expensive and rarer than the M38A1...but none have received more positive comments.
Some are from vets, one was a woman who said said her late husband was an Air Force retiree, others are just Jeep fans.

I even was left a second rubber duck a few weeks back.

So, get out and drive them before winter.

 

[DeetFreek]

Sounds like my interactions as well JEB. I've been in the classic car thing for longer than I can remember and in the few short years I've had my A1, I've had so many more interactions than all of my other rides combined. Wouldn't trade them for anything either. From talks with vets to letting kids sit in and climb around it, there's a smile on my face that's irreplaceable.

 

[WRMorrison]

Put mine in its 2nd show since I've had it, and brought home a trophy for "top 5 jeeps." The OD tumbler was a door prize.

-Rich

 

[Another Ahab]

Put mine in its 2nd show since I've had it, and brought home a trophy for "top 5 jeeps." The OD tumbler was a door prize.

-Rich

What's not to like about a Trophy Jeep?!

Nice work, WRMorrison!

 

[HoveringHMMWV]

Spent the last 5 weeks evaluating the new to me non-running M38 and making repairs. My goal was to get it running, configured as close to TM as possible, before beginning a restoration. Removed and replaced the dual action fuel pump that had failed and was leaking fuel into the engine. Previous owner(s) didn't have any of the vacuum/fording lines installed or were installed incorrectly. Replaced all breather, coolant, and oil hoses/lines. Oils were very dark and looked to have not been changed for years. Installed a new 160 F thermostat and retainer as they were completely missing. Changed all fluids (engine oil, breather, trans, t-case, diffs, and coolant) and greased the chassis as per lube order. Runs ok now with temp maxing out around 190-200 F. Shifts smoothly with all gears normal. First jeep with L134, so getting use to the performance. Will climb moderately steep hills in first gear but boggs down in 2nd or 3rd. Will have one of the club members test drive it and give their opinion.



I believe that I have most of the vacuum/vent system hooked up as per the TM. But the jeep seems to idle much better with the fording valve partially to fully closed (image shows valve fully open). Question: Could my PCV valve be installed backwards to cause this or is this a symptom of too much blow by?



A civilian oil filter canister and possibly an earlier MB or GPW breather were installed at some point in it's history. I was not sure of the purpose for the red circled port on the breather can. I just capped it off while I search for the correct breather.

 

[Another Ahab]

Spent the last 5 weeks evaluating the new to me non-running M38 and making repairs. My goal was to get it running, configured as close to TM as possible, before beginning a restoration. Removed and replaced the dual action fuel pump that had failed and was leaking fuel into the engine. Previous owner(s) didn't have any of the vacuum/fording lines installed or were installed incorrectly. Replaced all breather, coolant, and oil hoses/lines. Oils were very dark and looked to have not been changed for years. Installed a new 160 F thermostat and retainer as they were completely missing. Changed all fluids (engine oil, breather, trans, t-case, diffs, and coolant) and greased the chassis as per lube order. Runs ok now with temp maxing out around 190-200 F. Shifts smoothly with all gears normal. First jeep with L134, so getting use to the performance. Will climb moderately steep hills in first gear but boggs down in 2nd or 3rd. Will have one of the club members test drive it and give their opinion.

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I believe that I have most of the vacuum/vent system hooked up as per the TM. But the jeep seems to idle much better with the fording valve partially to fully closed (image shows valve fully open). Question: Could my PCV valve be installed backwards to cause this or is this a symptom of too much blow by?

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A civilian oil filter canister and possibly an earlier MB or GPW breather were installed at some point in it's history. I was not sure of the purpose for the red circled port on the breather can. I just capped it off while I search for the correct breather.

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Great loooking machine all around, HoveringHMMWV.

Hoses. The rubber. Even the canvas looks good.

Nice!!

 

[JEB]

What I did today...
Washed it.

The background...
A few days ago the event coordinator for the local military vehicle club asked if I could support the Air National Guard at a career night at a local high school. They wanted an attention getter and thought a AF painted MV would be fun.
Well, the school is about five minutes away, being retired Air Force (and the M38A1 is USAF marked), I really couldn't say no.
Trouble was the weather.
Forecast called for sustained high winds and chance of rain. The skies looked good, but an hour before showtime, radar showed storms west of town.

I got about 100 yards when a squall hit.
Winds were 40+ mph. Where there was pastures, the dust was so thick I couldn't see through it. As suddenly as the wind started, it let up...then the rain hit.
Surprisingly, I stayed dry thanks to my forward motion. I went a couple of country blocks and pulled under the awning of a service station. I waited there for 2-3 minutes and the rain stopped as suddenly as it started.

I proceeded to the school. The ANG display was a civil engineering unit out in the parking lot with various construction companies.

I went inside and several of the booths were from Automotive groups looking for future technicians. The group that has the nearby Jeep dealer was there, I spoke with the service manager, he said saw me drive in. I asked if they had many CJ-5s come in for work, he laughed and said no...but they do have the manuals on their computer.

Healthcare groups were also represented.
The Airline Pilot union was handing out brochures telling kids they coukd get into aviation (several universities have commercial aviation programs). It was great to see an outreach for kids looking at trades instead of college at a highly ranked high school.

At the end of the event I drove home...

This morning the Jeep looked like it did a tour of duty with the Rat Patrol.
So, a thorough wash...including the inside.
There was more dust on the inside of the windshield than out.
I still have to vacuum the radiator, a lot of leaves and pine needles are still in there.

So...If you have a neat Jeep, let the local MV club or military recruiters know you're willing to help.
The young guys loved the Jeep..one kid said he'd sign up if he could drive it.

 

[Another Ahab]

I got about 100 yards when a squall hit.
Winds were 40+ mph. Where there was pastures, the dust was so thick I couldn't see through it. As suddenly as the wind started, it let up...then the rain hit.
Surprisingly, I stayed dry thanks to my forward motion. I went a couple of country blocks and pulled under the awning of a service station. I waited there for 2-3 minutes and the rain stopped as suddenly as it started.

Glad it was a Jeep you were in, and NOT a dinghy, JEB.

Out on the water, a squall will give you Religion!

 

[Another Ahab]

I got about 100 yards when a squall hit.
Winds were 40+ mph. Where there was pastures, the dust was so thick I couldn't see through it. As suddenly as the wind started, it let up...then the rain hit.
Surprisingly, I stayed dry thanks to my forward motion. I went a couple of country blocks and pulled under the awning of a service station. I waited there for 2-3 minutes and the rain stopped as suddenly as it started.

Glad it was a Jeep you were in, and NOT a dinghy, JEB.

Out on the water, a squall will give you Religion!

 

[vforge]

Markings are all done.

 

[Mullaney]

Markings are all done.

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Looking Good!!

 

[Another Ahab]

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Looking Good!!

Mullaney's not lying; looking real good.

Who did the marlinspike work on the rope? That's special!

 

[vforge]

Mullaney's not lying; looking real good.

Who did the marlinspike work on the rope? That's special!

Rope came from Army Jeep parts. The wrapping took some time to get it right.

 

[HoveringHMMWV]

Inspected and repacked front wheel bearings. Inspected and adjusted front brakes. Found my problem with the fording valve was a loose PCV hard line leading from the valve cover to the fording valve itself. Also purchased a military seatbelt (NOS) to use in the back seat as a retention device for any “littles” that I may be transporting in the future (oldest daughter getting married in April ).

 

[Another Ahab]

Also purchased a military seatbelt (NOS) to use in the back seat as a retention device for any “littles” that I may be transporting in the future (oldest daughter getting married in April ).

Hey, that's great news, HoveringHMMWV!
Congratulations!!

 

[sigo]

Inspected and repacked front wheel bearings. Inspected and adjusted front brakes. Found my problem with the fording valve was a loose PCV hard line leading from the valve cover to the fording valve itself. Also purchased a military seatbelt (NOS) to use in the back seat as a retention device for any “littles” that I may be transporting in the future (oldest daughter getting married in April ).

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Nice. How is the seatbelt attached?