Info needed: 1967 M38A1 Lubrication?

[Les Kovacs]

Hi Rob,

Thanks for all the valuable info/tidbits....firstly, yes, the rad still pukes fluid but its still well above the core. I have run the engine for about 30kms since I bought it a few days ago and there is still no oil droplets in the rad fluid or malted milk fluid around the inside of the oil filler or on the dip stick. The temp gauge always reads about 120-140 and no more....is this normal?....or do you think its busted? I will test as per your suggestion by running for 1 min and then cracking open the rad cap and looking for pressure.

As per the drag link....I did notice that the ends have cross marks as if they can be adjusted. I Also noticed that the drag link has a repair kit on it already. It steers OK but again, if I hit a pothole at about 20-30 kms the steering wheel shakes for a split second then settles down.

Canadian tire has only 80-90 gear oil al GL4 or 5..cannot find GL 3....had to top up the front & rear diffs as they were well below filler lip. Have not look at the trans or transfer yet but they are leaking....hopefully its only at the drain plugs. Oil pan gasket leaked....I put a socket to it....all the bolts were only finger tight....tightened to about 10-20 ft. lbs....appears to have stopped leak.

I sincerely thank you for all the info.....if you do not mind, I would love to use you as a resource while trying to make a reliable runner out of the jeep.

PS...If Shilo is the armpit of the world...then Bangui (Central African Republic) is the toilet of the world.

Regards,

les