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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: CJPilot on September 01, 2013, 09:18:10 AM

Title: Frame refurbishment
Post by: CJPilot on September 01, 2013, 09:18:10 AM: The frame that came with my CJ3A was usable but had the typical Northeast pitting.ï¿½ I happened to run across a pretty decent one.ï¿½ The pitting is not as bad and it some how it followed me home.ï¿½ Now I want to fix it up proper.

I was planning on replacing the front and rear cross members on my original frame so I have them.ï¿½ I have a good battery holder Iï¿½m also going to use.ï¿½ My question is what should I do to the new frame before I have it sandblasted and painted? Should I do anything with the clutch pedal mount, the bell crank area?

Steve

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Title: Re: Frame refurbishment
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on September 01, 2013, 12:05:28 PM: You might find a couple of wooden dowels that fit the clutch tube and steering bellcrank mount...or, since it's likely you will replace the old bellcrank pin and clutch/brake tube, you could just leave them in, if protecting the interior of the tubes is your goal...

Nice looking frame.....!
Title: Re: Frame refurbishment
Post by: CJPilot on September 01, 2013, 12:37:32 PM: Quote
since it's likely you will replace the old bellcrank pin and clutch/brake tube

Thatï¿½s what I need to figure out.ï¿½ I see Walcks has the clutch/brake tube welded in the bracket. Not to sure about the quality. Does anybody have just the tube so I donï¿½t have to mess with the rivets and how about a grease-able version.ï¿½ Is there a repair for the bellcrank pivot? Trying to get all this a done before the sandblasting so I can paint it before the frame starts to flash rust.

Steve
Title: Re: Frame refurbishment
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on September 01, 2013, 02:46:21 PM: There is a repair kit for the steering pin, includes the bearings, seals, shaft and spacer and I can't remember what else...

http://walcks4wd.com/bell-crank-kit-78-2a-3a-3b-cj5.html

And you can buy just the inner crossover clutch/brake tube. It is the one that slides into the riveted frame bracket...i bought one and it was excellent quality and a good fit...

http://walcks4wd.com/cross-tube-brake-pedal.html

Walcks is having a 10% off sale this weekend!!