M38A1CDN2 Engine

[Retsarge]

Hi,
I have been told that there was a maintenance modification order on the M38A1 engines. It is about the engine area near where the shaft of the distributer goes down thru the engine to the oil pump. The wall of the engine is thin in one spot and can possibly crack. This would cause anti-freeze to go into the oil pan, and destroy the engine. The solution, that the army came up with, was to cut a pipe to a given length and specified diameter, coat it with a sealant and tap it down into the distributer shaft tube.... Has anyone heard of this and is it true? If yes, can someone give me the complete manual info on this. I am in the process of rebuilding an engine and would like to perform this if it is true, and not just some old tale... Thanks

[chris vickery]

I have worked on a few jeeps and have not seen this.
I am sure some of our more experienced jeep mechs will chime in.

[rob love]

Never heard of that modification in Canadian service, and my CFTOs go back to the 50s.

[Frank v R]

never heard of this or seen it, are you sure this is a Canadian thing and not US?

[Retsarge]

The 2 people that I heard it from were U S motor pool people. So Im not even sure that it is true, thats why I am here to try and get some real facts.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by rob love

Never heard of that modification in Canadian service, and my CFTOs go back to the 50s.

Canadian Forces Technical Orders - the definitive source for all things technical from Aircraft to Radios to Rifles to Vehicles. Don't know about ships, though.

Rob retired from the Forces as a maintenance supervisor - scrounger, information squirrel and all around knowledgeable guy. ($50 in the mail please ....)

[rob love]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

Canadian Forces Technical Orders - the definitive source for all things technical from Aircraft to Radios to Rifles to Vehicles. Don't know about ships, though.

Rob retired from the Forces as a maintenance supervisor - scrounger, information squirrel and all around knowledgeable guy. ($50 in the mail please ....)

You didn't mention that I was a Manitoban. We are amongst the cheapest in the world and can make a scotsman look like a philanthropist. We still tip (that's if we tip) in small coins, no bills or even loonies......the loss of the penny just about killed us, but we can now run the fuel pump to $20.02 and only have to pay $20.

So you think any Manitoban is going to pay you $50 for a bit of fluff?

[charlie fitton]

Originally Posted by rob love

fuel pump to $20.02 and only have to pay $20.

So you think any Manitoban is going to pay you $50 for a bit of fluff?

..........................not if you pay with credit card...

[Retsarge]

Thank you guys for the true info. I guess those U S maintenance people can spin a tale as good as any Irishman.. Im glad to know the facts of this BS line.
Thanks

[rob love]

Originally Posted by charlie fitton

..........................not if you pay with credit card...

What?? And possibly pay interest????

I remember a few years ago when I pumped $10.01 in gas. The lady behind the counter actually counted out $9.99 in change, rather than just writing off the penny. Well I have now got even several times over.