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Engine compartment / Re: help with Identifying engine ports.

« on: February 01, 2025, 11:13:09 AM »

Thanks. I have been burning my eyes out reading and looking at pictures for years. I have found most of what I needed. The whole thing has been a bit overwhelming. This being my 1st Willys, I just had to take it one bite at a time. Somehow I missed the engine rebuild page. I rebuilt my 1st engine at 15 years old, now 60. Maybe since I didn't rebuild this engine I didn't look there. IDK. I looked back on old pictures when I had the oil pan off and the plugs are in there.

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Engine compartment / Re: help with Identifying engine ports.

« on: February 01, 2025, 12:28:12 AM »

Thanks! I have some parts. The PCV "T" : I've seen where the left side of the T connects to the fuel pump, correct? I don't have a fuel pump yet so I cant look at it. I will probably make my own vacuum line out of metal fuel line. Is 10 where the upper, long flex hose from the oil filter goes? Or where does it go?

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Engine compartment / help with Identifying engine ports.

« on: January 31, 2025, 08:50:17 PM »

I need help identifying these ports in the engine block. This Engine was rebuilt at a machine shop. I bought the basket case. It was a boxed frame, a used MD Juan tub, both axles and 12 boxes of parts. I have been working on it for a few years and I'm ready to finish up and get it running. I have some parts, have sourced a few used parts and need to buy the rest. I want to confirm these before ordering the last parts and putting it together.
1 I think is vacuum line.
2 I don't know.
3 I this the oil line to the head and connects to 9?
4 oil Gauge.
5 I don't know.
6 Heater hose out or a brass plug?
7 Radiator hose from top of radiator. Fluid in.
8 Radiator hose in from lower radiator.
9 metal oil line connects to 3.
10 To oil filter?
11 plug with hole for Throttle linkage spring.
12 Coolant temperature gauge port.
13 Heater hose in or a plug?
14 PCV cup. has pcv valve. Other end connects to 1?

1954 CJ3B F134
Thanks!

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Chassis, brakes and suspension. / Re: Brake Line size

« on: December 08, 2022, 03:43:37 PM »

Thanks Guys. I couldn't find a definitive answer on the web. I appreciate it.

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Chassis, brakes and suspension. / Brake Line size

« on: December 07, 2022, 11:49:52 PM »

I am working on a 54' 3B that has been upgraded to the 11 inch drum brakes. Do the original brake lines need to be bigger or will the stock factory lines with original master cylinder work?

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Engine compartment / Re: engine mount brackets

« on: February 10, 2022, 05:51:11 PM »

I called 3 places and Harry came through for me. I'll make them my first call from now on. Thanks!

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Engine compartment / Re: engine mount brackets

« on: February 10, 2022, 11:55:12 AM »

Thanks! I'm just jumping into this rebuild, kind of a basket case. Those on ebay, are they the correct ones? I don't have any or pics to compare them too. Is there a bracket needed for the Brake master Cylinder? Lastly, I have a Saginaw steering set up and the original steering wheel but no steering column. Should I source that used or buy an aftermarket GM universal steering column?

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Engine compartment / engine mount brackets

« on: February 10, 2022, 01:24:14 AM »

The previous owner had other plans so I'm left with no engine mount brackets on the frame, willys part #s 647919 and 647025. I can find the engine mounts but not the frame brackets. Anyone have a lead on where I can find these? 1954 3B
TIA

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Once You've Joined / New member from Idaho

« on: December 28, 2021, 10:38:16 PM »

I've had this 1954/64 3B for over 4 years. When I retired 4 1/2 years ago as an Air traffic Controller, I bought this unfinished project from my neighbor. He had met a girl, was getting married soon and moving into her house so the Jeep had to go. I had told him I wanted it if he ever sold it. It was a 54' but the tub was mostly rotted and it didn't have a title. He had found a tub with a 1964 title and VIN plate so its now titled as a 1964. The tail gate, grill and dash were all he could save from the original body. I think the donor tub is an MD Juan. He had the original engine, transmission, T-case, and overdrive rebuilt. It has a lift and the frame boxed as well as 11" drum brakes. I believe most of the parts I need are here. It all looks to be bagged and tagged in the boxes. After retirement I bought a new house and had a shop built with a 2 post lift. No more laying on the gravel in the sun! The Jeep has been sitting for 3 years in its new home but now its time to put it together. I'm very mechanically inclined and I've worked on many different cars, trucks, and engines, but never a Jeep. I'm gonna need some advice/help please. One of my sons keeps a page on Instagram and Facebook of our shops happenings. See what were up too and follow along on the Jeep build by following us on Instagram @ cobra_ranch_garage or on facebook @ Cobra Ranch Garage. I look forward to meeting you all and getting, and maybe even giving some help/advice.