I can get 50+ out of both my M38 and my M38A1, but I think about 45 mph
feels more comfortable. I would guess the top speed would be about 60 mph,
but the stopping distance would scare ya.
Ed Morgan
-----Original Message-----
From: wwd@netheaven.com <wwd@netheaven.com>
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Date: Friday, November 02, 2001 6:10 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] [MVlist] M38 & "real speed".
>A small digital tachometer would be helpful in tuning the engine. Valves
>can float too in a flat-head engine. Timing might be correct but vacuum
>and centrifugal advance could be messed up for any number of reasons. This
>could lead to a problem achieving top speed on level ground, as opposed to
>launching down a hill and attaining a higher top speed. Fuel delivery via
>weak pump or clogged filters. Plugged up intake or exhaust. Missing at
>40mph is a clue that something specific is wrong- plugged carb jets or
>weak coil. Do you get a genuine *blue* spark?
>
>
>>Mine will only do 40 mph in 3rd on flat ground.
>>However: it does have a civ distributor.
>>I just replaced plugs, points, wires, cap, bug.
>
>>It starts to miss at 40 mph, like the points are floating, but.... New
>>points.
>>It does the same in all gear ranges, but runs well otherwise.
>
>> Suggestions?
>
>
>Bill
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