From: Dan Faye (d.faye@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Sun Sep 01 2002 - 15:58:57 PDT
With all due respect, it is not a good idea to disconnect the rear drive
shaft of a M38 A1 because of the use of the shaft as the axle of the drum of
the hand break and the difficulty of adjustment of this hand brake when the
shaft is disturbed. The M38A1 had a "GI" tow bar and the manual never
mentioned either drive shaft disconnection. The use of a free running flange
or of locking hubs would destroy the ability of the M 38 A1 to drive in
relatively deep water with the snorkel of the air intake and exhaust and
still have operational brakes..
Dan Faye
-----Original Message-----
From: Military Vehicles Mailing List [mailto:mil-veh@mil-veh.org]On
Behalf Of William W Gagnon
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 2:45 PM
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
Subject: Re: [MV] Towing an M38A1
Hi,
It's probably best to disconnect the rear drive shaft and use
locking hubs in the "free" mode on the front. Some folks have also made
special free running flanges for the front axles. Make sure your wheel
bearings are well lubed and the steering joints are all well lubed too.
If no top, put windshield in the down position and make sure you don't
have any loose gear in the jeep itself.
Bill G.
VMVA
On Sun, 1 Sep 2002, aussierob wrote:
> Hello Sandman.
>
> What is your point.
> I saw your reply to Towing an M38
>
> However, there was no message ?
> Except for, Thom Mchugh's original message enclosed ???
> Did my computer screw up?
> So much towing to be done and so little info.!
>
>
>
> -----Reply Message -----
> From: "sandman9" <sandman9@optonline.net>
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 8:57 AM
> Subject: Re: [MV] Towing an M38A1
>
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Thomas M McHugh" <tmmchugh@juno.com>
>
> > > OK list, lets have your comments & advice. I am considering towing
my
> > > M38A1 flat on the wheels.
> > >
> > > What should be aware of while towing.
> > >
> > > Is it safe to tow in Neutral yes
> > >
> > > Transfer Case in Neutral yes, also
> > >
> > > No Tie on the Steering Wheel yes
> > >
> > > Anything else safety chains, trailer lights
> > >
> > > Tom Mchugh, NJ
> > > 1952 M38A1
> > > M-416 Trailer
> > > MVPA, MTA
> > >
>
>
>
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