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PAST EVENTS: / Re: 2nd annual NH trail run

« on: August 10, 2014, 09:26:35 PM »

Great pics.  That tree was indeed scary, but actually the top seemed to come through the ordeal in not bad shape.  I'd say nine Jeeps is a pretty good turnout, too.  Looks like you guys had a blast.  Thanks for posting the pics!!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Mercedes OM617

« on: August 22, 2015, 07:15:40 AM »

I don't know what that particular Mercedes diesel is, but I can tell you a non-turbo VW won't give you any more oomph than the L-134...maybe even less.  Good dependable motor, just powerless.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Help! 51 CJ3A

« on: March 08, 2015, 07:18:02 PM »

I agree with the others on grounding.  I used to fool around with 6v Farmall Cubs and they were very fussy about having a good ground.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Transmition Removal

« on: April 13, 2015, 07:31:13 AM »

Tough luck.  You'd just reached the point where you could drive around a bit and now this setback.  This is the main reason I don't own an old Jeep, or any other old vehicle for that matter.  You see, I can always drive you-know-who's.     The first time I drive the 3A this year I'll have the satisfaction of knowing it has a new water pump among other things--and the M has had an all new frame-----and I didn't have to do any work. 

Good luck with you trans rebuild, and of course if you get back on the road I'm, er, only four miles away.....

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Go-Devil evaluation help needed

« on: December 07, 2014, 09:13:09 PM »

My vote is for engine #1, only because I've driven it and it is a very good runner.  Put an overdrive on it and it'll probably go 70.  I didn't know the head wasn't correct.  I'd save #2 and come up with some sort of test stand and do a compression check for starters.  If it's weak, well, you've done everything else with these Jeeps, now here's a chance to learn about engine rebuilds, which you could do at your leisure. 

Can you spell "three bay garage"?    

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: What are the benefits of going from 6 to 12 volts?

« on: November 18, 2014, 07:14:35 AM »

With proper maintenance (mainly good clean connections) your 6v system should serve you well.  I'd say stick with it. 

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: How much useable power do these 3A's have?

« on: July 03, 2014, 07:22:01 AM »

I can't wait to drive it again....and see what else I can find wrong with it...not. 

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: How much useable power do these 3A's have?

« on: November 13, 2013, 10:21:16 PM »

That's a significant improvement.� Funny how a simple adjustment can make such a difference, although in your case you've done a lot more than that.

I'll try to refrain from any posts for a while so you can get your sleep and save your money.� :-)

BTW, how do the vintage 6v headlights work in the dark?

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: How much useable power do these 3A's have?

« on: September 17, 2013, 04:49:35 PM »

I drove about forty miles and had my foot in the bucket most of the time, although I usually didn't exceed fifty.� I was told not to downshift the overdrive unless I was stopped, so often I had to wait quite a while before down shifting as I was actually downshiftng two gears.� It would slow to thirty, but never ran hot...faithfully showed 190 degrees even at the crest of a hill.� Seems to me if the timing were off it might begin to overheat especially when lugging...but I'm hardly a mechanic.�

In another, totally unrelated point, I did learn about the "Jeep Wave."

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / How much useable power do these 3A's have?

« on: September 15, 2013, 10:01:16 PM »

Ryan M (my son) graciously trailered his Jeep down here yesterday and we spent the day bombing around.� What a blast.� It's unbelievable how well that thing drives.� However, I'm thinking it doesn't have as much power as it should.� My first car was a '68 VW beetle with 52 hp and a 4 speed, and it sure didn't slow down in the hills like this 3A does (which, by virtue of its overdrive, also has a four speed).� �It is pretty comfortable at 50 mph, but when you start up a grade, it slows down fast...downshifting is often needed.� It uses very little if any oil, and doesn't smoke; Ryan says it has pretty good compression, although I don't know the numbers.� It does run very well.� I don't believe the Jeep weighs much more than the VW did.�

The problem is, this is the only 3A I've driven out on the highway; I have none others to compare it to.� Are my expectations too high?

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: oil dipstick

« on: April 23, 2014, 06:36:15 AM »

http://www.cj3apage.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1397832868

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Differential - Rebuild or not?

« on: January 29, 2014, 10:42:12 PM »

They tend to make a lot of noise if they're going bad, and yours are quiet.  I'd button 'em up and run 'em. 

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Shredded radiator anyone?

« on: January 09, 2014, 08:55:33 AM »

We used to have problems plowing snow with CJ5's.  If you hit an immovable object (like a curb) and the plow didn't trip over it, the fan would go right through the radiator.  It happened to two CJ5's that I knew about. 

I did indeed hear that clicking after the second snowbank thrashing, and wondered.....  :-)

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Starter ID

« on: January 20, 2014, 07:10:18 AM »

I agree with Tim in that a 24v probably wouldn't work in a 12v system.  In addition, I've heard that starter work and it spins the engine over well.  It's most likely a replacement. 

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Hood Latches/hold downs

« on: February 06, 2013, 08:05:36 AM »

Could be worse, I suppose. �At least it fits flush on the front. �It is disappointing, however, when you look at your early pre-refurb photos and see how much better it fit. �If someone says something, you can tell them you had to lift the hood to make room for the turbo kit. �