M38A1 History?

[maple_leaf_eh]

Alex Blair used to have the Canadian manuals, but he sold the masters to someone else. Not sure who, but he is friendly ...

The first Cdn series was the 1953 prefix. Then the Cdn 2 contract was 1967 and 68. The last, but different enough to be a PITA was the Cdn 3 contract in 1970-71. These are not the same as USMC jeeps, even though there are some similarities.

Brian Asbury is a good source for Cdn series parts. There are guys here with parts jeeps who will help out if they can. The tough part about markings and histories is most of those records have been purged. There are a few guys (other than parts guys) who have privileged access to military maintenance records. Be patient, but post your numbers on the other link mentioned above.

[Casey B]

[QUOTE=maple_leaf_eh;151918]Alex Blair used to have the Canadian manuals, but he sold the masters to someone else. Not sure who, but he is friendly ...

I was given a operators manual by a friend Thanks Harry! so it helps but I am going to have to get a manual for repairs I saw a haynes manual but they are hit and lots of miss sometimes. maybe the Libraray...? I know a good librarian!

[Mike Baker]

[QUOTE=Casey B;151920]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

Alex Blair used to have the Canadian manuals, but he sold the masters to someone else. Not sure who, but he is friendly ...

I was given a operators manual by a friend Thanks Harry! so it helps but I am going to have to get a manual for repairs I saw a haynes manual but they are hit and lots of miss sometimes. maybe the Libraray...? I know a good librarian!

You won't find these in any library that I know of, and the Haynes manual is probably for a CJ5, not an M38A1 - very different vehicles even if they look the same on the outside. I would not even recommend using the US Army or USMC manuals (which are available free to download online) as there are enough differences to make you beat your head against the wall without the correct manual. If you have the cash, buy all 3 Canadian manuals. If not, at least get the Canadian service manual (the others are the operator's manual and the parts book).

Mike