Military-Vehicles: Re: [MV] M38 carb question

Re: [MV] M38 carb question

SBJohnston@aol.com
Mon, 7 Jul 1997 19:09:35 -0400 (EDT)

Daryl wrote:

>The vent line does indeed just make a 6" "C" from carb to
>metal tube coming from the air cleaner. I don't know the
>reason for this, though.

Seems to be related to equalizing pressure between inside of carb and outside
world air pressure. Maybe this is important during underwater runs.

>The black knob is the fuel primer pump. Should have a "T" in
>fuel line near the master cylinder and exit lines go to two
>fittings in the elbow of the intake manifold. When you pump
>the knob, you spray fuel directly into the intake.

I see now. My jeep has everything you describe except the fittings on the
manifold -- maybe I have a replacement manifold that lacks those ports, or
someone didn't bother to put 'em in after a changeout.

Thank you very much for the help, Daryl.

Take care...

Steve Johnston
sbjohnston@aol.com

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