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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: muffler heat shield

« on: July 06, 2011, 08:48:59 AM »

the insulation works well. it still gets a little warm but not hot like before.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: muffler heat shield

« on: June 22, 2011, 09:01:29 PM »

Larry, mine seems to be a little higher than that. I am going to put some of that double sided foil insulation  (automotive type) above the muffler up against the floor and see how that works, i already test fit it and it seems to stay up there good between drawbar braces and floor. I  will also get some of that adhesive foil duct tape to finish off the edges so the insulation is not showing were I cut it to size. I then will see how it works.

         P.S. thanks for the pic,   BROTHERDAVID

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / muffler heat shield

« on: June 21, 2011, 08:50:21 PM »

got the cj-3a going today and took her for a spin. all went well. I did notice that the floor in the bed got very hot from the muffler. i havent seen in any of the books a heat shield for this. i was wondering if i had the muffler positioned to high but it seemed to align up real good. the pipe and muffler was a kit purchased from walcks. any advise would be appreciated.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: fuel sending unit?

« on: June 22, 2011, 08:54:53 PM »

calvin, my fuel gauge is the original from 1953, as for the sending unit it is part# 640694 that i ordered from walcks. Upon more playing around with it it is kind of eratic on the needle. I dont know for sure how good it will be until I drive it around more, and if i run out of gas before it reaches empty on the gauge, O BOY, I think I to will use a whiskey stick and monitor the fuel level until I can really trust it. I'll keep you updated on this as I just finished a total restoration of the jeep and haven't got much drive time yet. she'll be ready to roll for sure on the 4th of july for the local parade.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: fuel sending unit?

« on: June 21, 2011, 08:45:15 PM »

got new fuel sending unit again. it now works. first one was defective.
                                  THANKS

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / fuel sending unit?

« on: June 18, 2011, 12:37:27 PM »

I installed a new fuel sending unit in my 3a with a 6 volt system. (part#640694). my problem is if I actuate the lever just a small amount it goes to full on the fuel gage. then if I release it all the way down it goes to about 7/8 full on gage then if I move lever up again it goes to full. So the fuel gage is only going from 7/8 - full in the full range of the travel. I have the unit grounded well. Also I believe the fuel gage is good because when I ground out the sending unit wire it goes to full on the fuel gage and when I remove ground off the sending unit wire it goes back to empty.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / jack and lug wrench?

« on: June 22, 2011, 09:10:18 PM »

I was wondering does the jack and lug wrench just lay loose in the tool compartment or was there some kind of bracket that I am missing. I really dont want it sliding around in there so I think I'll sew up some kind of canvas bag for each if there wasn't a mounting bracket and lay them in tool compartment. Any other ideas?

                           thanks, BROTHERDAVID

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / wiring harness

« on: June 16, 2011, 10:18:47 PM »

hey guys i was just wondering. I got my new wiring harness from walcks for my 53 cj-3a and was wondering if the 2 wires that go to the master cylinder switch if it matters wich one the hot wire goes to? I noticed the one wire has power to it all the time even when the ignition switch is off, I asume it does so brake light will work even when ignition is off. THANKS

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Elbow water outlet

« on: June 02, 2011, 10:13:55 AM »

  thanks guys, I'll drill a hole in it.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Elbow water outlet

« on: June 01, 2011, 09:15:42 AM »

does anyone have the part # for the thermostat with the air relief in it? I went to napa and they didn't have one. I would use a 160-180 deg. thermostat. thanks

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / voltage regulator mounting

« on: May 25, 2011, 09:19:58 PM »

recieved new 6 volt voltage regulator and was wondering if i just bolt it to the fender or if i have to put rubber inbetween it and the fender. the original one had brass like inserts incased in rubber on the original.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: speedometer cable lube

« on: May 13, 2011, 08:50:58 PM »

thanks for the info. I'll pick some up.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / speedometer cable lube

« on: May 13, 2011, 06:31:06 PM »

cleaned my speedometer cable and cable housing today and was wondering what to lube the cable with?

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Brake Drums

« on: April 22, 2011, 06:01:45 PM »

yes they do press out but you will have to do it on a press. they come out very hard.
 go to walcks forum page, he does one on there.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / leaf springs

« on: April 02, 2011, 12:18:41 PM »

I recently installed new springs on my 53 cj3a front and rear. the jeep now sits @ 1/2 inch higher on the passenger side than the drivers side looking from the back side. there is no body on the frame.
 I purchased the springs from kaiser willys part #A614 for the rear springs. I dont recall it leaning like this before but I really didnt pay to much attension.
 I guess I was just wondering if they had to settle in after some driving or if my frame is twisted.