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Valves were pretty close to spec. A couple exhaust valves were about. 001" - .002" tight, and a couple intake valves were slightly loose. All reset to .016" now.
Cleaning and gapping the plugs. All 4 plugs looked pretty good. Cleaned and ensured gaps were set at .030". This Jeep came with civilian plug adapters already installed which allows you to run cheaper civilian plugs while retaining the waterproof feature of the M38.
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Gapped and cleaned.
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Back together again.
The engine started right up and was idling nice and smooth. Now it's time to check timing with the timing light At idle. To do this you unscrew the shielded plug wire on cylinder one and install a non-shielded adapter so the pickup will function correctly on the timing light. After timing is set and distributer is locked down Rev the engine up and watch the timing mark, the mark should advance with increasing engine RPMs. If your mark doesn't change you have an issue with your advance mechanism. All looked good here.
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Out for a quick test drive and it's running and starting great. Sucess!
Hodakaguy
Great to hear that she is running like a sewing machine. Great tech tip on the 24 volt/ waterproof distributor timing process.
Some great shots of the waterproof setup there Hdk! It looks like you have her ready for the show now.
Mobile Hanger...
Picked up a used 7x14 Aluminum Alcom Stealth trailer to haul the Jeep. Interior is 84" high allowing us to drive the Jeep into the trailer and clear the Snorkel....perfect. Will be nice to have the Jeep protected from the elements when traveling.
Truck and trailer loaded with the Jeep inside.
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Used the trailer to haul the Jeep to the first car show of the season, up to the Moses Lake WA car show. It was a great turn out and we got to talk to a lot of amazing people at the show, many who had driven M38's while in service.
Kiddo had a blast and wore his Korean War jacket and helmet to go along with the Jeep. I need to find him a correct set of pants, boots and shirt to make a whole outfit.
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