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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Rebuild Questions

« on: August 02, 2015, 02:00:21 PM »

The scoring as others have said can have a number of causes. One that wasn't mentioned is overheating. That can be cause by low fluid levels, bad water pump, bat thermostat, plugged radiator (either plugged so that the antifreeze doesn't flow or the fins plugged and no airflow) or junk in the water jacket now letting the antifreeze evenly cool each cylinder.

Looking at your pictures I'd guess dirt is the problem looking at the scoring plus the bearings given the short run time sense the last rebuild.



Rick

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: 53 CJ

« on: July 17, 2015, 12:14:29 PM »

LOL, I know things can be saved sometimes but this is a case of needing a lot. Plus I was a mechanic not a "fender bender" body man. Plus I'd really have to look at getting a wire feed welder too.

Rick

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: 53 CJ

« on: July 16, 2015, 12:17:04 PM »

Austin. I've worked as an auto mechanic so the work on it isn't an issue to me.

athawkII Thanks.

Rick

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: 53 CJ

« on: July 16, 2015, 12:15:39 PM »

Seams like you need a whole other jeep unless you get some really good deals on all those parts.
Hope you at least got a good title and frame for starters.

Just how bad is the body ?
Can you post pics of the body ?

The body is a series of patches over patches.

Rick

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / 53 CJ

« on: July 15, 2015, 02:58:37 PM »

My son's and I just bought one. Very ruff shape. Gonna needs lots of parts and advice. I know we need an engine, trans mission and transfer case. Looking at buying a new body tub and will need steering parts. Any guidance is appreciated!

Rick

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Once You've Joined / Re: ANother new member

« on: July 16, 2015, 11:59:22 AM »

Welcome !
So is this 1953 CJ a 3A or a 3B ?
You never really mentioned that.

I don't know and I don't know how to tell. Never really played with old Jeeps before. Last one I worked in was a mid 90's POS. Oldest one I've worked on was a 70 something CJ7.

Rick

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Once You've Joined / ANother new member

« on: July 15, 2015, 02:33:34 PM »

Just joined. My son's and I just picked up a trashed, missing parts rusty CJ3 that we hope to resurrect. Our biggest needs are going to be past to include major assemblies.

I'm a retired Army tanker, 74-96. We live in west MN. Married, 7 kids and lots of grandkids! We own a small 200 acre farm in the "heart of the lakes" area. Hobbies include home brewing, scuba and most things mechanical.

Rick