Dan
----- Original Message -----
From: Dale Johnson <vidksuns@charlotte.infi.net>
To: Frances/Steve Smith <smittysline@telis.org>
Cc: <mil-veh@skylee.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 10:59 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] M38 Engine
Mine has always jumped out of 2nd gear under negative load also-if you come
up with a cure for that let me know [;>} I just learned to drive it most
of the time with my hand on the stick and hold it in place....
Frances/Steve Smith wrote:
> Hi List,
>
> I purchased an M38 awhile back that was suppose to be restored. (No I
> did not go look at it 1st.) Body looks great but mechanically wise it's
> a disaster. Besides missing a few pan bolts, timing gear cover bolts,
> brake lite switch wires, jumps out of 2nd gear, bad carb and one of the
> bolts to the fuel pump broken off in the block.(towards the front of
> the engine.) Aside from these few problems, well!
>
> After trying everything short of blasting to get the bolt out and making
> a royal mess of it I'm ready to pull the engine and install a new one.
> Most everyone I've talked too tells me I'll have to pull the engine
> anyway to get the broken bolt damage repaired. So,,,,, if anyone knows
> of where I can lay a hold of a new engine or rebuilt close to Northern
> California, let me know. I can always use a spare after this one is
> repaired,----- just in case.
>
> Heck! anybody got a T90 tranny as well, that is in good shape they would
> like to part with?
>
> Please reply off list.
>
> Steve S
>
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