From: Stu (stuinnh@mvnut.us)
Date: Sat Dec 17 2005 - 06:23:16 PST
Hi TJ!
When I restored my 52 M38A1, I had problems with batteries draining when it
sat for a week or more. In the end, found out that the insulation in the
starter broke down from age and was causing a short which drained the
batteries. Don't know if this info helps.
"Stu"
Southern NH, USA
"Live Free Or Die"
MVPA #14790
1967 M151A1 Jeep 1964 M416 Trailer
1985 M1008 CUCV Pickup
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Subject: [MV] M38A1 headaches
Guys,
My M38A1 seems to be going through coils like I change my underpants, which
is regularly. I started with an out-of-country manufactured repro coil
which overheated and died. You might recall my posts asking about venting
the housing. Heard some list chatter suggesting those coils were defective
from the gittyup, so I replaced it with an NOS coil and I am experiencing
similar difficulties. I have wired it correctly and the polarity is
correct. Is there a possibility too much voltage is going to the coil
somehow? Despite it's age, the jeep runs like a champ but for this effing
coil problem! If I thought it would be cheaper to change everything over to
12V, I'd do it because the jeep is a hoot to drive, despite its outwardly
looking like a total turd. If you have done this with your M38A1 or have
experienced similar problems, I'd like to hear from you.
TJ
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