Restoration of a M38A1-CDN3 106mm recoilless rifle Jeep

[rob love]

Originally Posted by Wayne Hingley

I noticed that fuse in the photo of Martin's jeep. Which wire should the fuse be installed on, and what size fuse?

Wire number 460/461, which is the power in to the signal system. I am currently away from my manuals (Mexican Mayan riviera) so the fuze amperage will have to wait.

[chris vickery]

Yes Rob, in the case of my short it was a light on the flasher that stayed lit. What it turned out to be was the wire running from driver side to passenger side turn signal across the top of the rad shroud/grill. The wire was bared from rubbing which caused the short. I also ended up replacing the solid state signal switch as it was NFG as well as a few light bulbs here and there.
For those not familiar with 24v military wiring, a good study of the schematic in the manual is always helpful.
Once again, as in past comments, I strongly suggest guys look at their wiring harnesses very carefully. Repair if possible with new wire where needed, tape, wrap and secure in place. If in doubt, get off the wallet and buy a new harness.
Electrical fires happen all too easily on old vehicles with tattered wiring.

[Martin Dauphinais]

[QUOTE= I am currently away from my manuals (Mexican Mayan riviera)...[/QUOTE]

What?! You really flew the nice cold winter season of Shilo to this poor little place to ended up with sand in your shoes and risking a sun burn?!

[rob love]

Originally Posted by Martin Dauphinais

What?! You really flew the nice cold winter season of Shilo to this poor little place to ended up with sand in your shoes and risking a sun burn?!

I have no idea what this nice cold that you speak of is. There are too many young ladies running around in skimpy bikinis to allow any thought process of what winter involves.

[Martin Dauphinais]

Well… I'm a little bit disappointed to see how fast you can change your focus but let's say I can understand if there are big guns around with very tiny canvas on them. I heard rust is not a big problem in this part of the world! The more I think, the more I could be distracted too.

Have a great time there and always keep your sunglasses on...

Cheers,

[John Casarin]

I really enjoyed checking out the pictures for this project. Excellent information provided by all.
Nice memories with the R. Wpg. Rif. and our AD Platoon, back in the 80's, I will dig up some pictures.
Where is the latest update on your vehicle Martin?

[Wayne Hingley]

Originally Posted by rob love

Wire number 460/461, which is the power in to the signal system. I am currently away from my manuals (Mexican Mayan riviera) so the fuze amperage will have to wait.

Got it, thanks Rob. Since there is already a connection in the 460/461 wire at the firewall, the fuse can be installed without cutting the wire. This sure beats the cost of replacing a flasher unit if a fault occurs. Also as Chris mentioned, it is way better than having a fire.

Enjoy the sun in Mexico! Its sunny here too, but -21C... and I don't see any girls like the ones you speak of.

[Wayne Hingley]

Bonjour Martin. Can you check the fuse for your flasher unit to see what its amperage rating is? Thank you for your help!

[Martin Dauphinais]

Wayne, I will but sadly, it'll take time as I will not go work on the Jeep until February. The Jeep is not near me as I do not have the place to keep it. It is in my friend's garage. That's a cheap answer I agree...

[Wayne Hingley]

Ok, no problem Martin. I don't really need it immediately anyway. Rob said he has the information in a document, and if he decides to come back from Mexico, I'm sure he will post it.

Keeping your jeep that far away is some form of self-punishment, isn't it? I'm sure you will have a list of things you will want to do when your next visit comes along. Cheers!

[Martin Dauphinais]

If I need a carb kit to restore mine, do I go on eBay or elsewhere. Like everything else, is there quality grades in these things?

Thanks.

[maple_leaf_eh]

eBay is a place where people sell stuff.

• Often it is where dealers and merchants advertise their day-to-day merchandise. eBay is how they advertise.
  
• You might get a really good deal from a guy like any one of us who is reselling an extra part or piece. Someone who isn't trying to squeeze the last penny out of the sale but doesn't need it anymore.
  
• You might get a worthless and unreliable counterfeit part made by a sweatshop in another country.
  
• Or, you might get true New Old Stock parts that have been warehoused for decades and are being sold off one at a time by someone who is in the business of selling old stuff. The risk of course is that old parts do deteriorate over time, natural rubber is one thing that doesn't have an indefinite shelf life.

That is the beauty and the risk of ebay. Welcome to the hobby!