Military Vehicles, February 1997,: Re: M38A1 hard Starting

Re: M38A1 hard Starting

Auke Dijkstra (auke.dijkstra@pi.net)
Mon, 03 Feb 1997 20:53:52 +0100

G. Kein wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> I recently purchased a un-restored 1955 M38A1. Even though it is
> un-restored, It's in verry good shape. The only ad on's are 24 volt
> directional signals, a pinicle front tow bar and warn overdrive.
> The only problem I am having is it is rather difficult to start. The
> starter drags and turns over slow and reluctantly. It has new batteries,
> the voltage regulator is putting out 26.5 volts. I put on a new distributor
> cap, rotor and spark plugs.
> Being a newbee and not very mechanical I could sure use some advice.
>
> thanks,
> Jerry Kein

Hi Jerry,

I had the same problem with a Dodge WC-51 once, and we cleaned all the
battery cable connections and the problem was solved.
Hope this works for you too.

Best Regards

Auke dijkstra