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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Head bolts or studs?

« on: January 19, 2014, 07:33:26 AM »

I would use head studs. Can you post pictures of the two heads? All mine use studs. I think the bolts came on early non ribbed head engines.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Head bolts or studs?

« on: January 18, 2014, 08:27:36 PM »

I noticed today that my 1950 flat head has bolts holding down the head to the block. My parts engine has studs with nuts.
What does this tell me about the age of either engine? I'm wondering which method is better also?

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: T90 stuck in gear

« on: January 17, 2014, 08:50:04 PM »

It was 67�F out the day I last tried, but it wasn't that late in the day so I think you have figured it out. I'll bet the thermal mass of all the gears insulated the ice enough that it was still frozen.

I couldn't believe that the water had pushed all the oil out.

I feel a lot better about my chances of saving the old girl, I can tell you that...

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: T90 stuck in gear

« on: January 17, 2014, 07:30:00 PM »

Pulled the drain plug, and nothing but water came out. Not rusty water, but mostly clear. I went back up top, and the shifter now is not stuck, in fact, it shifts rather smoothly now.
I'm puzzled to say the least. But happy!

I also pulled the plug from the T.C. because IIRC, they share the same fluids. Nothing but a few drips of sludge came out. It shifts also ok. So, I think I will flush them both out with ATF and diesel, and refill with gear oil.

No more updates to this thread for me, as I will switch over to my build thread, and keep this for tech stuff.

On another note, with the tranny un-stuck, the engine spins over a whole lot easier. By hand I'm talking. It feels normal now. I believe I will pull the tub and swap frames for the unmolested one on my parts heep.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: T90 stuck in gear

« on: January 15, 2014, 04:32:48 PM »

Good to hear on the diesel thing. Perhaps I can stick a small hose down into it and circulate it with some kind of pump. IDK, just thinking outloud. I'm probably going to open up the top this weekend and take a peek at the least.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: T90 stuck in gear

« on: January 14, 2014, 03:53:36 PM »

Do you think it would be un-wise to drain, and top it off with some ATF and let it sit for a couple of weeks? Maybe some diesel fuel mixed in?

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: T90 stuck in gear

« on: January 08, 2014, 09:56:08 AM »

It is not too difficult to pull the top off the tranny to see what you have....better than forcing it and breaking something.

Would the transfer case not shift into neutral either?� If there is a lot of water in the transmission it can also get into the transfer case through the built in lube passages.

I was able to shift the T-Case thank goodness. I am in the desert SW, so not a lot of water. Perhaps I can save it.

Build thread started.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / T90 stuck in gear

« on: January 07, 2014, 06:07:07 PM »

I tried rocking the CJ back and forth. Even drug it with a chain for a bit. I can't get the tranny out of 1st gear I'm guessing cause it sat for many many years IDK.

I had to unhook the drive shaft to tow it home 5 blocks from where I bought it.  Would it do any good to remove the shifter, or am I destined to pull the tranny?

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: Tumbleweeds 49

« on: January 08, 2014, 05:02:24 PM »

Very nice work George!  Getting a rolling chassis is a milestone in any build.

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: 1950 CJ3A Needing Some Love

« on: January 17, 2014, 07:31:33 PM »

Pulled the drain plug, and nothing but water came out. Not rusty water, but mostly clear. I went back up top, and the shifter now is not stuck, in fact, it shifts rather smoothly now.
I'm puzzled to say the least. But happy!

I also pulled the plug from the T.C. because IIRC, they share the same fluids. Nothing but a few drips of sludge came out. It shifts also ok. So, I think I will flush them both out with ATF and diesel, and refill with gear oil.

It is good enough for me right now until I get the engine running to see if it is worth saving.

On another note, with the tranny un-stuck, the engine spins over a whole lot easier. By hand I'm talking. It feels normal now. I believe I will pull the tub and swap frames for the unmolested one on my parts heep.

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: 1950 CJ3A Needing Some Love

« on: January 09, 2014, 07:24:26 PM »

I have eight of the OEM wheels, and would only need 6, so I will gladly sell the rest. I plan to put them on my friends balancing machine to confirm they are not bent first.

The wheels on are some I had laying around from past CJ projects, except the grey ones are borrowed from my Samurai.

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: 1950 CJ3A Needing Some Love

« on: January 09, 2014, 07:50:28 AM »

Both Jeeps safely at my house.




What is the deal with the lockouts? The parts Jeep doesn't have any. Was it that way from the factory? It would be full time 4wd correct?

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: 1950 CJ3A Needing Some Love

« on: January 08, 2014, 09:53:19 AM »

As of now, I do not know if it is worth saving. I did get the engine to turn over barely, but the tranny is frozen up in gear.

I do have a spare parts heep.

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Your CJ-3A Project / 1950 CJ3A Needing Some Love

« on: January 08, 2014, 09:51:14 AM »

As she sits in the field looking for a new owner:

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Once You've Joined / Re: Another Texan

« on: January 07, 2014, 09:25:02 AM »

Does the complete Jeep have a tag screwed to the firewall near the air filter? The serial number from the tag will determine the year. There should be a letter and two digits on the radiator top tank of the parts Jeep that may help with it's year. Also check the drivers side of the transmission for a date casting number. If these don't work there are many other clues we can use.

Found the tag, thanks. It confirmed CJ3A
S/N 44245

So am I correct that this is a 1950 production Jeep? Guessing towards the first part of the year like around March.