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Winter Canvas Top

Winte Top

Added a Winter Top. Living is Seattle you can be sure in will rain on your Parade!

New Fuel Gauge

New Fuel Guage

There was a problem with my fuel gauge. It bounced around or just didn't work. It turned out to be a malfunctioning gauge not a wiring isssue. I replaced it with a better quality one form Kaiser Willys.

Bow for Winter Top

Winter Top Bow

When I ordered the Bow for the canvas Winter Top I had the vendor cut in it half to save a bundle on shipping. All I had to do was weld it back together.

Fixed Fuel Gauge

Fuel Cell Sending Unit
Fixed the fuel gauge. The after market 12v sending unit was not adjusted correctly. The float moved too far past the empty position and then when fuel was added it would float up the wrong way causing the gauge to read empty all the time. Also, the 12v version of the sending unit was not designed for the shape of the M38A1 tank. When it shows empty there is another gallon remaining.

Prep for Season 2019

Prep Season-2019
It's time to bring the Jeep out of its winter hibernation. I reinstalled the seats after being stored in a warm dry space for the winter. I also put a little Marvel Mystery Oil in each cylinder to lub those dry cylinder walls. It's up on blocks to check for leaks, and check the torque a few bolts. The battery has been on a trickle charge all winter.
1953 M38A1 Navy Jeep

Phase IV Maintenance

Maintenance is an ongoing activity. It’s the best part of the restoration project. It is gratifying to fix something and then take the jeep for a test drive. It only gets better from this point!

Click the Phase IV link below and scroll to the bottom to see the progression.