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EVERYTHING ELSE, General tips / Re: engine swap to a kasier flat head

« on: September 15, 2026, 12:54:12 PM »

thanks for the info. I'm debating after i clean it up and inspect the bearings how far to go to rebuild it.  i'd do new valve springs and valve job. maybe new rings ? all my previous engines were just plan shot. and cost me 2100$ or more to get redone.

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Website Feedback / Re: Post Count Not Working

« on: September 11, 2026, 11:47:07 AM »

it shows my post count at 15. i'm way above that. i just looked. any thoughts ?

 thank brian

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EVERYTHING ELSE, General tips / engine swap to a kasier flat head

« on: September 11, 2026, 11:40:22 AM »

So when i got my 2a i knew it had a ruff life.  every drive train component that i ve worked on has been over hauled so far. It's all been not just a fast rebuild either. it's needed the whole parts book.  The engine is no different. multiple types of valves are in the head, no compression, worn out etc. the owner of the jeep 2 owners ago sent me a message to buy a flat head in the back corner of the garage he had. ( the engine came with the jeep ) So i did, it's freed up. as i get time i'll pull the oil pan and go threw it. i hope it's a runner. or at the very least cost less the finish then the go devil that's in the 2a now. thoughts on how easy this is to swap ? should just bolt in ?


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EVERYTHING ELSE, General tips / Re: Speedo reads at 1/2 speed

« on: September 11, 2026, 11:16:14 AM »

Any feed back on this speedo on a CJ3a.    Purchased with a complete gage set but reads at 1/2 speed against my GPS.  0-60 with MS 39021-2 label.   Am running 16" NDT's    Not sure if the Dana 44 is a 4.27 or 5.38 but still would not make that big a difference.   Any ideas would be appreciated

 i had the same issue.... i found that my cable was to long and bound up,, the needle would hand up and stick. the took off a 1/8" at a time ( down at the t case ) till it was right. and checked it with gps as well

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BODY and trim / Re: Fresh Air Heater

« on: September 02, 2026, 09:52:29 AM »

thanks for info and the links

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: dana 18 speedp cable input oil leak

« on: July 02, 2026, 11:13:56 AM »

i did put grease on the threads and the oil has stopped leaking. i still want take 1/8" off the cable. thanks again

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Gearboxes and axles / Re: Tranny and Tr.Case oil levels

« on: July 01, 2026, 12:30:17 PM »

i cheat i buy the gallon, remove the trans shifter tower an fill it up, and let it sit over nite. my t case and trans share oil

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Gearboxes and axles / Re: '53 CJ3B Dana 44 Rear Pinion Set Up

« on: July 01, 2026, 12:19:15 PM »

Ok,

Got another one: like many of you, I've been grateful for Brian Hainer (@metalshaper) for the information in his videos.  Following his D44 rebuild, he tightens the pinion nut to 100 ft-lbs in order to test bearing pre-load. 

Manual says to tighten to between 200 and 220. 

Presuming I should stick with the instructions from the manual.  thoughts?

-Kelley

i'd go with the manual. at 100 pounds i didn't know my top pinion baring was bad. glad i went above that to find out

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Gearboxes and axles / Re: new crown throw out bearing makes noise

« on: July 01, 2026, 12:08:31 PM »

So the solution was to get in it and drive?! 

That's the type of fix I like!  Keep it rolling!

i just hope the throw out bearing i just did on my 48 goes as easy. i won't know for another year or so till it runs.

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Rambling, Malarky, Rants, Etc... / Re: Am I spending too much time on this hobby? 🤔😄

« on: July 01, 2026, 11:55:36 AM »

lol, it's like restoring a old jeep it takes years. just no oil drips

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Gearboxes and axles / Re: new crown throw out bearing makes noise

« on: June 29, 2026, 12:17:28 PM »

I'm curious that the bearing's make noise when not engaged.  The Clutch Release Bearing (throwout) shouldn't be making contact and therefore just sitting on the front shaft housing (Main Drive Gear Bearing Retainer).  When you press the pedal, the bearing contacts the clutch Release Levers and begins to spin.  It spins at engine speed as long as you keep the pedal pressed.  Then it stops spinning when you let the pedal out and the bearing is no longer in contact with the clutch.

Do you have the clutch pedal adjusted to have 1.5" free pedal before you feel the resistance from making contact?

When you separated the transmission and engine, did you replace the pilot bushing also?  Odly enough, the pilot bushing would be exact opposite of the throwout bearing; quiet when driving but possibly noisy when clutch is engaged allowing the flywheel to spin on a stationary Main Drive.

I do believe if you open the sealed throwout bearing, it will eventually fail.

As I've not been on for a while, I'm curious if you're still working this or did you resolve it?

the noise when away after 40 miles, i did check the free play of the pedal. all seems well. the pilot bushing was new 1800 mile ago.
as for now i'd call it good. glad the forum is back on again

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Announcements / Re: **CJ3A Page Update ? The Forum is Back Online!**

« on: June 29, 2026, 12:11:52 PM »

thank you for your time and dedication to the forum 

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Gearboxes and axles / new crown throw out bearing makes noise

« on: June 01, 2026, 10:12:43 AM »

my old throw out bearing made noise ( when not en gauged / at a stop light  ) when i first got my jeep running adjusted the linkage. the noise when down but never away totally.  after 2500 miles it was pretty quite. no grease leaking out...   so when the trans was out over winter i fixed the leaks etc. i put on a new crown throw out bearing. sounds worse then the first bearing. i'm temped to try and drill a hole in it, and add more grease. i  have maybe 5 miles on the new bearing. any thoughts ?

 thanks

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Rambling, Malarky, Rants, Etc... / Re: It all ends 12/31.

« on: April 24, 2026, 10:34:45 AM »

wow, thanks for all that you have done, for me and for all of us .

 brian

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Engine compartment / Re: ran when parked, fuel pump not pumping

« on: April 07, 2026, 08:03:58 AM »

I received the pump.

great. looks like i need a needle and seat too. i sent you a message