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m38a1 3.73 gears stock?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 52-willy, Jan 26, 2006.

  1. Jan 26, 2006
    52-willy

    52-willy New Member

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    my m38a1 had an fhead stock right? now how could it have 3.73 gears unless some one changed them but why go up i dont understand it
    the axel has the orignal od paint on some spots and the front drums are still od could it have had 3.73's stock?

    im just rambling cause i was hoping for the 4.27 or 4.88 gears but both my sets of axels are 3.73 gears:mad:
     
  2. Jan 26, 2006
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    No, it came from the factory with 5.38s and an f-head.
     
  3. Jan 26, 2006
    52-willy

    52-willy New Member

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    5.38 wow that would be nice one of the PO's must have swaped sompthing
     
  4. Jan 26, 2006
    181jeep

    181jeep Banned

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    does it still have the f-head ? i'll bet it's a real dog.

    JB
     
  5. Jan 26, 2006
    52-willy

    52-willy New Member

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    no i didnt get the orignal motor it came with a 225 but it would be a bagless wonder if i did lol
     
  6. Jan 26, 2006
    jeepdaddy2000

    jeepdaddy2000 Active Member

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    Perhaps someone did a body swap.
     
  7. Jan 26, 2006
    52-willy

    52-willy New Member

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    no its a military body/frame it has the indent ont he pass side for the jumper thing and the best part the 50cal turret mount now i just need a legalized 50cal michine gun it also has military wrap springs
     
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    181jeep

    181jeep Banned

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  9. Jan 27, 2006
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    The M1919 is a .30 cal machine gun not a 50 cal. The 50 caliber was the M2. I don't think the M2 was ever put in a Jeep. Half track and tanks but I don't think it was in a Jeep.
     
  10. Jan 27, 2006
    M38a1diesel

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    I think they mounted 50s on M151s, but never on M38s or M38a1s to the best of my knowledge.

    Don
     
  11. Jan 27, 2006
    52-willy

    52-willy New Member

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    o ok 30 cal my bad it would still look bada##!!
     
  12. Jan 27, 2006
    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    But, it can be done...
     
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  13. Jan 27, 2006
    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    Also, FWIW, Beachwood Canvas has the gun mounts and all accessories, and offers dummy .30 and .50 cal guns. Not cheap though.
     
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