Windshield Wipers, Jeep Trailer

From: Horrocks, Aaron (ACHb@pge.com)
Date: Wed May 14 2003 - 08:57:28 PDT


I have a couple questions:

I got the aid from some local jeep experts, and we fixed up the timing on my jeep, but we discovered that the block has a crack in it! total bummer. I'm going to have to get that fixed, or get a new block. Anyhow, she runs a lot better for the time being.

As my attention drifts to smaller items I can rebuild or fix till I can save up enough money, I dig out the windshield wiper actuator, or 'motors' whatever you want to call them, since they're air powered... They barely move under air pressure, and are seriously hard to turn by hand. so I take one apart to check it out. the rubber looks decent, and the paper gasket is still good. But the grease is all dried up and nothing is lubricating the flap's movement. There's a little bit of amber colored grease dried and cracked on the inside, it has a thick intoxicating smell. If only there was a perfume called "old grease" for gals! They could put it next to the "old spice" in the hygiene isle!

I was told to use Vaseline inside these things when I rebuild them. Vaseline instead of some automotive lube? Is that right? I could see myself talking to the cute checkout girl at the local store "it's for my jeep, I swear!"

My second question is about trailers. My jeep's going to be ready for some road trips this year, I hope. And I'm going to need some storage space. From what I can find out, The M100 trailer is right for my 1952 M38A1. But after a few hours of research, all I could find was the M100 trailers are 1/4 Ton and 24V. I guess they used these in Korea? What years was it made thru and what sort of ratings and tires does it use? anybody have one and have pictures?

Thanks,

Aaron Horrocks
Historical Military Vehicle & Mopar Enthusiast

"Parts should be preserved rather than restored, restored rather than
replaced, and replaced only when essential."



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