Military Vehicles, January 1997,: Re: M38A1
Re: M38A1
Bill J Morin (bjmorin@hcn.hcnews.com)
Fri, 24 Jan 1997 18:43:33 -0800
Kerry Vanderzalm wrote:
>
> ----------
> > From: Charles Schultz <charlie@valleysystems.com>
> > To: Bill J Morin <bjmorin@hcn.hcnews.com>
> > Cc: mil-veh@skylee.com
> > Subject: Re: M38A1
> > Date: Thursday, January 23, 1997 7:49 PM
> >
> > Bill J Morin wrote:
> > >
> I now am the proud owner of an M38A1.
> > > Has an 327 chev eng, and rest is org. Is the T90 trans
> > > heavy enough for the stock 327,
>
> >
> > I don't know about an M38, but I have the same set-up (327 on a T-90) in
> > my Willys wagon and at minimum, have to replace the syncro's every 4-5K
> > miles and complete rebuild every 8k. This is even when keeping loads
> > and acceleration as light as I can.
>
> My '52 CJ3 has a T-90 and a very stock 283. I started my project with
> an old tired T-90.I blew 2nd. gear after about 2000 miles. The syncros were
> already shot. I hope to have better luck this time.What do you think?
> If this trany blows is there an easy transplant? I would rather not change
> the transfer case if I can get away with it.
>
> Kerry
Lots of problems with the old M38A1 engine swaps, Say thanks for all
the input guys, Altough I was hoping for a more positive answer. But I
dont want a bushel of trouble ether. I think I may look into An 350 GM
Tranney and the kit to bolt it to the 18 transfer case, I havent heard
of any problem with the transfer case blowing yet. the cheapest store
bought adpter is about $400.00 this seems high to me for what it
consists of. Any one got a diagrham for a mechinest?
Bill