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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Drag link ??? Help

« on: February 20, 2012, 02:59:28 AM »

Thanks Larry    Looks like mine was on backwards then !

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Drag link ??? Help

« on: February 19, 2012, 03:55:47 PM »

I just rebuilt my steering column/ steering box/new pitman arm /new bellcrank  :oMy DRAGLINK & Steering box and steering shaft were not original they were off a tractor or something the drag link had another section welded onto it to make it about 4in. longer :-?I had another willys for parts so I  rebuilt those original parts and am ready to install the draglink to the bellcrank I know which end is for bellcrank and which end is for pitman arm BUT WHAT IF someone has switched the locations of the components in the drag link [ I rebuilt the drag link with a kit from Walcks because springs were broke and parts warn in the old one]  As you all know the drag link is different on each end from the front/bellcrank end it is  8in.to where it starts the bend / on the back pitman arm end it is 10 in. to where it starts to bend>this is how mine came off & I plan to install it the same but just want to confirm  :-/Thanks for your help this sight is the greatest !!!!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Timing gear gasket / created a problem ???

« on: August 15, 2013, 04:09:14 PM »

Thanks for the reply! 
  I cut some shims and shimmed it out yesterday 
   I replaced my old pulley with a new one from Walcks / the shims made for a great fit !

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Timing gear gasket / created a problem ???

« on: August 13, 2013, 05:27:32 PM »

 I just replaced the timing cover gasket / after takeing the timing cover off to paint it & inspect the timing gears / with a great looking one from Walcks{ was about 3 to 4 times as thick as the original which was paper type material } ! But when i put the cover back on ! now the pulley hits the cover {before reaching 40 ft. lbs. torque}   I either can pull the cover off & remove this wonderful gasket & use a thin coat of silicone gasket maker or shim the pulley out to clear the cover ? If I shim it it will match the water pump pulley great !
   Suggestions appreciated ?
  I have some shim makeing material but would probably have to use a hole saw to cut out the center as I think the material is too thick to punch out with the hole punches I have ?
     Thanks in advance for any help !
 I LOVE MY WILLYS !

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Removing timing gears ?????????????

« on: June 16, 2013, 10:23:09 AM »

Thanks Bretto for your help !  8-)

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Removing timing gears ?????????????

« on: June 15, 2013, 04:59:26 PM »

 I need to remove my timing gears so I can replace my motor mount plate ( The original has been welded in both sides where the actual motor mounts bolt onto the plate )
� �� I have removed the timing gear cover and see in the past new timing gears were installed� � �I have a puller and just need to know the best way to remove the gears & insure I get them back on indexed correctly so as not to throw the timing off� :-?
� �Thank you all in advance for the replys !!!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: What kind of paint for frame

« on: June 05, 2013, 05:39:42 PM »

I used Eastwood rust encapsulator & went over that with their chassi black ! Both in aerosol cans !!!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Help / Info needed on installing motor mounts

« on: June 02, 2013, 11:49:00 AM »

Got It !  Thanks for your help !!!!!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Help / Info needed on installing motor mounts

« on: May 29, 2013, 09:01:36 PM »

I like that idea� !     Thanks F Bill�
� � Use my Floor jack under the oil pan (with a 2x12 to evenly distribute the weight) to slightly raise the motor & change the motor mounts� � /� � Could I then drop the crossmember & replace the transfer case & transmission mounts & re-bolt the crossmember & then� let the floor jack down & attatch the motor to the motor mounts ?? :-?
� �� � Thank you all again for your help�

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Help / Info needed on installing motor mounts

« on: May 29, 2013, 05:21:18 PM »

My engine is in !
      I only want to replace the engine mounts & transfer case and transmission mounts !!!!!!!!!!  Thanks

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Help / Info needed on installing motor mounts

« on: May 29, 2013, 06:42:32 AM »

Thanks for the replys !  Dumb ? But how do I support the trans/ transfer case if I remove the crossmember ?? Or should I just loosen the crossmember bolts & somehow raise the transmission / trans case & install the new rubber mounts  :-/

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Help / Info needed on installing motor mounts

« on: May 28, 2013, 05:44:38 PM »

I need you guys help on installing new motor mounts,trans mount. & transfer case mounts Got them from Walcks and am now to that point in my restoration ! Thanks in advance for your replys ! This sight has been a BIG help in my first restoration project .  A 1953 CJ 3A / body off restoration  8-)

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Has anyone went with the pertronics ignition s

« on: March 16, 2013, 09:06:23 AM »

I swapped mine out on my 53   8-)   It worked out great / also got a "Flame Thrower " coil  !
   I got both from Quadratech        Hope this helps you out !


       "Keep Your Powder Dry"

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Picture of my progress

« on: December 25, 2012, 04:28:51 PM »

Looks great ! You should be proud ! Lots of work went into that I know & you will enjoy for many years to come Im sure .Thanks for sharing

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Gas tank isolator

« on: December 02, 2012, 04:57:43 PM »

I used some closed cell insulation made for water pipes I got at Lowes Hdw. It has a peel & stick backing so I just cut a piece to the width of my tank then cut it into two pieces length wise - peeled the backing & stuck it on the bottom of my tank !