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  1. Mud Diver

    Oil from Vacuum/ Fuel Pump

    So, is it common for the combo vacuum fuel pump to spring an oil leak at the vacuum diaphragm? Or would mine just have loose screws? yea, btw, I know I have a loose screw 🤣
  2. Mud Diver

    Fixing Others Mistakes

    So previous owner installed bulbs in the tail lights that are too big. Two days later, a complete replacement of bulbs and a new turn signal switch and everything works again.
  3. Mud Diver

    Front Turn Signals

    so I read an article in History in Motion magazine by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association about a guy making a third break light for safety when driving on the public roads. so I decided to make some front turn signal lights from the CJ parking lights I removed to install blackout...
  4. Mud Diver

    After Market Fuel Tank?

    Has anyone run across a fuel tank on/for an M38A1 that has a baffle going passenger side to driver side in it? I was replacing the fuel sending unit (12 volt aftermarket) and it hits this baffle at 1/2 tank level. I looked for tank photos and none seem to show a baffle. And I bent the sending...
  5. Mud Diver

    Weebee Webbing for the Win

    Just received a winter canvas top for my M38A1. Looks so much better than just open with no top.
  6. Mud Diver

    Gunny Got a New Cover

    I funky got a period canvas top from WeeBee Webbing for my M38A1 Gunny Got a New Cover
  7. Mud Diver

    Gunny Has New Boots

    Picked up and installed the correct tires and rims on my M38A1. Thanks to #ZiggyO for the rims. Lucas Classic Tires in Long Beach for the rubber. Willy’s Jeep Parts for the lug nuts. And Central Brake & Tire in Anaheim for the mount job.
  8. Mud Diver

    Here’s another set of photos of progress

    Markings donehave correct wheels, tires orderedmade a little 12 volt mod Got wiper motors
  9. Mud Diver

    Why are ammeter wiring diagrams so confusing

    So why can’t I find a diagram that says connect the negative post to the battery and the positive post to XXXXXX? They all show it connected to the solenoid and to the lights and coil?!?!??
  10. Mud Diver

    Loss of Power after Warm Up

    So, my friend has a GPW and he says it looses power after reaching operating temperature. My first thought was vapor lock or possibly a vacuum leak from a warped something from the heat. Anyone experience this?
  11. Mud Diver

    Did Some DIY Painting

    So I got motivated and sanded all the bird shit birds in the paint on my M38A1. Then I touched up the finders and body with some Gillespie OD-2430 rattle can paint from Army Jeep Parts. The hood was a little too big to spot paint so I busted out the airless, got some acetone to reduce the can of...
  12. Mud Diver

    Parking brake lever release

    Has anyone had an issue with the parking brake lever release button not returning to ready position? If so, did you rebuild the lever, or is it a remove and replace fix?
  13. Mud Diver

    Now I’m Legit

    Here is my recently acquired M38A1. It’s missing a few parts, but that’s why we buy projects, right? As you can see I’m a Jeep guy.
  14. Mud Diver

    24 Volt M Series Light Switch on 12 Volt System

    Ok, I did the search thing and came up empty. I just got an M38A1 that was converted to a 12 volt electrical system. The headlights and front marker lights will not come on, even though they worked when I bought it. Lights are controlled by a simple two position push/pull switch and im thinking...
  15. Mud Diver

    The 250 Gallon Mini Pumper

    I see a TM for a 250 gallon mini-pumper fire truck. HAs anyone actually seen one of these, and if so, have they ever been for sale?
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