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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Electrical Damage?

« on: September 28, 2026, 11:40:15 AM »

Hi guys, I borrowed my battery to a family member and they installed it back into my stock CJ3B the wrong way around!

It wasn't cranked with the terminals backwards but it did give a big spark when the cables touched the battery.

Do you think something could have been fried?

I'm thinking the coil or condenser wouldn't have liked the mistake.

It didn't want to start when I quickly tried it before going to work and I plan on playing with it tonight, any advice is welcome!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Fuel Pump Repair Kits

« on: October 01, 2025, 02:57:34 PM »

Thank you guys I really appreciate it.

When I restored the '3b I think I bought the pump, it worked and I never really questioned it.

It probably didn't have Ethnol resistent rubbers & seals, I'm suprised it's lasted for the years it has.

I will check out those sellers.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Fuel Pump Repair Kits

« on: September 30, 2025, 03:13:31 PM »

Hi guys, I need some advice if possible.

The diaphram of my original fuel pump has failed and when I look up rebuild kits I just find general kits with no real part numbers.

Many just say "AC Style fuel pump kit", can I trust that they were all so similar that these kits should fit universally?

Any advice welcome!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Crankshaft Pulley Questions

« on: March 27, 2024, 10:51:25 AM »

Hi guys!

So the other day I was driving my CJ3b without a care in the world when I noticed it was no longer charging and the temp was raising rapidly.

When I parked I found no Crankshaft Pulley!

I can only find a double pulley in my area, will that work on my originally single pulley 3b?

I have attached an image of the timing cover I have, it's the smooth raised style.

Also I have no key so I will have to get one made, does anyone have the rough dimensions, it has a half moon shape right?

Lastly, should there be a washer between the pulley and crankshaft nut?

Thank you for the help in advance,

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Original U Shackles

« on: December 30, 2023, 04:26:56 PM »

Thanks Rus & Oldtime, I'll check the 3b over on all counts.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Original U Shackles

« on: December 22, 2023, 07:45:23 AM »

Hi guys,

My 3B has the original style U Shackles and two seem to slowly unscrew themselves as I drive.

Every few months I catch them and tighten.

Does anyone have any tips to stop this? Is it why they originally had left hand & right hand thread?

Do you think upgrading to the M38 A1 style with the reinforcement bar would cure this?

Any tips welcome, thank you.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Overdrive Unit Weight

« on: March 14, 2023, 03:41:47 PM »

Thanks guys, really appreciate the info and that linkage looks a lot better than the one they sell in the kit.

 

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Overdrive Unit Weight

« on: March 08, 2023, 12:16:02 PM »

Hi guys,

I'm looking to purchase an overdrive unit for my 5.88 geared 3B, I'd like to calm the revs down a little as we drive in a mountainous region.

Can anyone tell me how much they weigh? Just a rough figure.

I'm going to try and convince my boss who frequently flies to the States to bring it back with him and I need the info as part of my pitch.

I'd imagine it's quite heavy...

Thanks in advance,

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Project Page for all other Jeeps / Re: Willys Wagon or Pick Up

« on: July 06, 2022, 08:34:02 AM »

Here's some more angles: if anyone wants to see more just reply, I took a bunch

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Project Page for all other Jeeps / Re: Willys Wagon or Pick Up

« on: July 06, 2022, 08:31:32 AM »

Well I finally managed to gain access to the jeep,

The owner had me waiting a whole day but I got in

UNFORTUNATELY it's the only car on the lot they won't sell: and it's a beauty!

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Project Page for all other Jeeps / Re: Willys Wagon or Pick Up

« on: May 21, 2022, 12:40:34 AM »

Thanks buddy, appreciate the help!

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Your CJ-3B Project / Re: New 1964 CJ3B project

« on: May 19, 2022, 07:08:11 PM »

Nice Jeep!

Seems to have the military clutch inspection cover, I think all the civilian ones had slots

I like American Bosch wiper motors, the plastic cover modern ones don't seem to last me much

Good luck getting it how you want it 

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Project Page for all other Jeeps / Re: Willys Wagon or Pick Up

« on: May 19, 2022, 03:07:59 PM »

Oh and here it is cheekily poking out in the corner

I had zoom on max so please forgive the low quality image, I'm going to try gain access to that yard tomorrow

Will post more if I can,

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Project Page for all other Jeeps / Willys Wagon or Pick Up

« on: May 19, 2022, 02:54:38 PM »

Hi guys,

Now that memories of a long restoration and painful breakdowns are fading away I find myself wanting another Willys project

Namely either the Wagon or Willys Pick Up

The problem is there seems to be a lot less info on them, is there a site like the 3b.info?

That site is excellent but I can't really see anything similar about the Wagons or Pick ups, please post a link if you know of one,

This week I found an abandoned Wagon so I want to make an offer, Thanks!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Gauge Bezels - Painted or Chrome?

« on: March 13, 2022, 10:56:06 PM »

Thanks Russ, that's great

Really appreciate your help