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Jeeplabs
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Posted: 25 Sep. 2022 at 7:54am |
Hi everyone,
I know this is not meant for this post but I cant get on the G503 for some reason this morning, Problem I have is I just put a new reproduction 24 volt coil in my M38 along with new points and condenser, It ran like new for about two days, I went to go for another ride a couple of days later and wouldn't start, I pulled the cap off and found that the top of the coil blew right off and also cracked the cap, cant friggin believe it. I've heard of these repro's being junk, but can anyone give me any ideas why this may have happened, Like I say it was running better than it ever did before, until I shut it off then this is what happened, also I'd be willing to pay good money for a NOS or good used original 24 volt coil. Thanks again everyone.
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Oldpappy
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Just did a search on Ebay for "M38 24 volt coil NOS" and found a couple of them.
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Ron D
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Hi Jeeplabs, Is your distributor connected to the vent system (and the line isn't plugged) --- as shown in the Army manuals? The vent is necessary for the sealed M38 distributor to help shed heat, but also to remove explosive gas build-up. I'm guessing but it sounds like you had an explosion? And I'm pretty sure that just leaving the distributor vent hole open to atmosphere isn't enough to clear the explosive gas. It needs to be plumbed to the vent system to get vacuum action. There's more than a few good posts on this topic over on the willysmjeeps site. No doubt this forum and the G503 are great resources, but the willysmjeeps site is the best one dedicated to M-series military vehicle (M38, M38A1, M170, etc) knowledge and experience. Good luck!
Edited by Ron D - 25 Sep. 2022 at 8:48am |
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Lee MN
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Just curious, was it a chrome plated Chi-Com Re-Pop, or one from Smiling Pete Debella ? 😬
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Ron D
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This might be a good one if George has them in stock: Or this one, advertised as having a National Stock Number (NSN): https://www.eriksmilitarysurplus.com/igco24vo11.html A phone call asking who made them may or may not be worthwhile. Some vendors seem reluctant to advertise or even reveal this information. Makes me wonder why.......
Edited by Ron D - 25 Sep. 2022 at 10:23am |
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Jeeplabs
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Thanks to all, I'll look into the venting, It was a chrome plated looking coil, i know it was a repro.
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Lee MN
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Yes they are no good!, thank you…. Pete Debella advertises a “High Quality” reproduction he apparently had made but I know of know one who has used one ?.. He also has a “High Quality” fuel sending unit for our beloved 2A’s that’s junk, but that’s another story 😬 good luck with your repair 👍 Lee😉 |
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Oldpappy
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A lot of reproduction mechanical fuel pumps available from various suppliers which are listed as "High Quality" that work fine until the fuel starts dissolving the diaphragm and seals.
Finding NOS parts, especially something like a 24 volt coil, is getting harder and while they are often expensive sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and pay the price. I think that is one reason a lot of military Jeeps get converted to 12 volt. |
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