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Ask the local race car drivers, the local SPEED SHOP,
the local OLD GREASY MACHINE SHOP owner. You're
looking for woodchucks here, grey hair, etc.
Somebody that actually knows what they're doing! And
has actually done it.
Failing that go to the local automotive recycler and
get some used ones yourself.
Also try the local heavy truck repair shop, they're
used to BS and know how to avoid it!
Joe
--- David <davejodi@epix.net> wrote:
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> Knowledgeable Listers, mechanics, and lovers of OD
> stuff,
>
> I am rebuilding the engine for an M38A1, and have
> gotten as far as
> reinstalling the pistons on the crankshaft. I am
> now trying to find 8
> stamped sheet metal jam nuts to go on the connecting
> rods. I have tried
> 6 different automotive parts shops, 3 speed shops
> and every hardware
> store in the area.
>
> I have bought flat "bolt keepers" that could be
> turned on with pliers
> (cringe!)
> I have been told the jam nuts aren't really needed.
> (but it's my engine
> if the nuts come loose!)
> I have been told to just use regular lock nuts
> I have been greeted with mostly blank stares
> accompanied by slow shaking
> of heads and "no-sorry, try_______ down the road"
>
> My questions:
>
> 1) Does anybody have some they would part with?
> 2) Can a slim jam nut be used satisfactorily instead
> of the sheet metal
> ones? ($4 per 100 at industrial supply house only 18
> miles from home)
> 3) Does it really matter? I figure Willys wouldn't
> have put them there
> if they weren't needed, but would rather have
> experienced persons tell
> me no.
>
> I'm really amazed at the people behind parts
> counters today...
>
> them: what engine is that?
> me: it's not on your computer, you'll have to look
> in your books, It's
> for a 134 cubic inch willys jeep. They year listing
> should be ok from
> 1941 to 1970.
> them: what's the liter size?
> me: (without looking) 2.2
> them: We've got listings for bearings and pistons
> for a 150 cubic inch
> me: No, that's the...never mind (this is where I
> turn around and walk
> out)
>
> Anyhow,
> Thanks in advance for any help/direction you can
> give,
> Dave in PA
>
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