From: Stu Ellis (stuellis@attbi.com)
Date: Thu May 15 2003 - 05:03:09 PDT
I think you will find the M416 trailer much less expensive and are easy to
find for sale. They were used behind the M38A1 in Vietnam etc. They did
not care which 1/4 ton trailer they towed. The M416 will float with floor
plugs in place with a 500 lb load, and is rated for 750 lbs on the road.
It also looked great behind my 52 M38A1.
"Stu"
Southern New Hampshire, USA
"Live Free Or Die"
Military Vehicle Preservation Assoc.
Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors
Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club
Vehicles:
1967 M151A1 Jeep
1964 M416 1/4 Ton Trailer
1986 M1009 CUCV Blazer
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Of Horrocks, Aaron
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 11:57 AM
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
Subject: [MV] Windshield Wipers, Jeep Trailer
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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