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this weekend a buddy came over and we got some work done on the jeep. We adjusted the intake valves (haven't don't exhaust yet) and they were set to SUPER tight.....now set to the proper 0.018in. I hear much more of that "clattery" valve noise while driving now but it runs MUCH MUCH better...

that strata blue is going to look sharp (I love strata blue MVs). there is a famous strata blue M38A1 that has been on hte cover of the KW catalog a time or two.... from what I read on the guys build thread he had a special mix of strata blue made which really pops.

I need to pick the brains of the group here. I wanted to verify my understanding based on what I gathered from the TMs regarding re-clocking the oil pump for a timing issue. Currently, my distributor is bottomed out against the generator and I need to rotate it further "down" for timing...

Thanks for the tips. I'll give the pump a double check. Update: After my original post, I went back out to do some more troubleshooting. I found and fixed a few issues...now the jeep is running GREAT!!! I apparently had a major leak around the carb mounting gasket. I cranked down on the...

So today was an exciting day. After a long long process, it's finally back on the road. I checked off the last few items on my to-to list....check the fluid in my transmission and x-fer case, buttoned up my vacuum system, wrapped my exhaust, cleaned the gas tank, hooked up the fuel system, and...

My radiator cap arrived today...only three days late (thanks fedex). On the way to work I stopped at the parts store and picked-up the last few brass pieces I need to complete my vacuum system. So that will be done and off the to-do list. I also stopped by the courthouse and completed the...

Unfortunately, it's been way too cold to have another long day in the shop. We should be warming up again in a few days so I'm going to make a hard push next week to button up everything (or most everything). Since Saturday, I've replaced a headlight, checked (and topped off) fluid levels in...

Well it happened….my jeep FINALLY runs. On Thursday I swapped out the condenser and replaced the distributor power cable. I needed to clearance the condenser bracket (it rubbed against the distributor shaft) and then I fabricated another little locking tab that holds the distributor plate in...

My replacement distributor power plug, and condensers FINALLY arrived (I ordered three so I have extra for when they die) today. On my days off I'm going to get it installed and see if my spark situation changes. Hopefully I'll have spark at the plugs now.

I actually went through this issue when I removed the factory coil. That resistor/disk is now internal so the coil is full height. Here are some pics I took back in 2017 when I replaced it:

New coil came in and I installed it (after ohm testing it to verify). I still had inconsistent spark (at the points) which was super strange. As I was turning over the motor, I noticed the wire that runs from the distributor power input to the coil was moving.....that's not good. I guess it's...

I finally had some more time to work on the jeep. I hooked up everything and tried to get it to fire with starter fluid (before I went through the trouble of testing it with gas). Well, it didn't fire. I started with a compression check (dry), and all cylinders are between 90-92 which is good...

I had an afternoon free on Christmas so I took the chance to get some work done on the jeep. I'm using a military distributor with a civilian block so I have to re-clock my oil pump for everything to be timed properly. I found TDC and checked the alignment of the distributor, sure enough it was...

congrats on the new jeep. Strata blue jeeps always look SHARP!!!

Well here's the latest update on my M38A1 saga. After being at the mechanics since July 2020 (one month short of 1.5 years) I got tired of him not doing anything and brought it home. Not much was done in the first year. In the last six months he installed the new motor and incorrectly plumbed...

The replacement F134 is in the jeep. About two weeks ago I sent off my MV fuel pump to John at Midwest Military. He did an outstanding job at cleaning it up and rebuilding it. It arrived back earlier this week and I dropped it off at the mechanic. Also my radiator was finished getting cleaned...

Mechanic just sent me a pic of the new motor (with all the 24v accessories swapped over) installed in the jeep. Now it's just time to button-up the final details.

My jeep engine rebuild saga looks like it's FINALLY coming to an end. I got tired of waiting for parts to arrive. A few days ago I found anF134 for sale some-what locally. This morning I drove 2hr each way up to Amarillo to pick up the motor. If all goes well it will be installed in the jeep...

Yea hand-sanding wheels is horrible & I'll never do it again. The last jeep wheels I did I used a wire brush in my electric drill. It knocked off all the rust, and scuffed-up the surface enough for paint to hold w/out any issues. I'll probably do the same thing with these.

I had been searching for some spare wheels for a while now and actually found a guy in town with "5 old jeep wheels for sale" for $200. So I picked them up today and when I arrived the guy actually had six wheels with one being an M151 wheel...so that's neat. All 6 had rubber on them but only...