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Gearboxes and axles / Re: Top Bolt on Bell Housing (Drivers Side)

« on: June 15, 2020, 09:30:30 AM »

Well I finally got the bolt and nut on. I used a 1/4" drive extensions on a shallow 9/16" socket. That made it easier for the wife to turn the bolt. Then i used "aboyandhisdog" technique for getting the nut on.  I never had it this tough.

Anyways, thanks for the tech support guys. I really appreciate it.

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Gearboxes and axles / Re: Top Bolt on Bell Housing (Drivers Side)

« on: June 13, 2020, 10:28:27 PM »

Maybe they become studs like they should be.

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Gearboxes and axles / Re: Top Bolt on Bell Housing (Drivers Side)

« on: June 13, 2020, 09:05:44 PM »

The welded links a good idea. Then, I of I am thinking of this right, you can just put nuts on from the bell housing side.

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Gearboxes and axles / Re: Top Bolt on Bell Housing (Drivers Side)

« on: June 13, 2020, 09:02:29 PM »

Maybe it is a repo tub. I am not sure. I am going to attack it with 1/4 drive stuff. Once I get it starter I am ok.

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Gearboxes and axles / Re: Top Bolt on Bell Housing (Drivers Side)

« on: June 13, 2020, 02:27:34 PM »

The bolt is the same as I took out. There is just enough room to have the lock washer + nut and maybe a 3/32 clearance. it is tight. I might have to loosen the motor mounts and like the engine drop a little. right now the back side of the engine block is up against the firewall.

I have notice in some You tube videos that the trans mission cut has been opened up. of course no ones shows them putting this bolt back in...... 

It might have been easier to pull the whole works to do this. the flat fenders are made for people with small hands.

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Gearboxes and axles / Re: Top Bolt on Bell Housing (Drivers Side)

« on: June 13, 2020, 12:00:33 PM »

I tried that with my son. i was under the jeep and trying to hold the nut by hand while he turned the socket with a u joint and long extension from the top. Just can't get it started. I do find that the u-joint I have binds. i am going to get a new one today and try this again.

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Gearboxes and axles / Re: Top Bolt on Bell Housing (Drivers Side)

« on: June 13, 2020, 10:53:34 AM »

thanks for the info guys. The bolts are the same length on the top of the bell housing. I can't remember the length, but when I get the bolt in, I can just barely get my left hand (with the lock washer and nut, to the space in motor. The gas pedal bracket on the block is in the way.

See attached picture that I found on the web . I guess the issue is that the body or transmission tunnel is so close, it is hard to get in there. I am plan on working on this later today and I will try these techniques. Wish me luck and thanks for the help. Much appreciated.

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Gearboxes and axles / Top Bolt on Bell Housing (Drivers Side)

« on: June 12, 2020, 07:27:48 PM »

I have looked every where, but is there a special technique to get this bolt in. I can barely get my hands back there to hold the nut. I did try cutting a wrench and using masking tape to hold the nut, but i just can't get it started. I never have had this issue before..... wow. 

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"Modifications"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Incites / Re: New Bikini Top

« on: September 19, 2016, 11:22:48 PM »

Mike, Looks good. I didn't know the top could be mounted like that.

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"Modifications"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Incites / Re: New Bikini Top

« on: September 19, 2016, 10:29:58 AM »

Mike, That looks really good. Do you have any pictures or sketches of how you attached the top to the windshield frame?

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"Modifications"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Incites / New Bikini Top

« on: September 12, 2016, 10:22:33 AM »

I have looked around the forums and have found a little information on Bikini tops for a CJ3A. Most of them are getting a custom top made, which any competent upholsterer can do, except the cost. I got an estimate of $650.00 using boat tarp material. 

So I decide to go a different route. I bought Bestop Traditional Bikini Top for a 1955-1975 CJ5, Part # 52505-01.
 
Since I already had a complete soft top system, the window channel was already there. So I put the top up and found that it stuck out by 2.750� per side. See 1950 CJ3A - Top Details - Issues with Top attachment.
 
From there it was a trip down to my friendly upholster (C&M Upholstery in Edmonton, Alberta;  http://www.cmupholstery.com/), where they cut the corners, and resew the top to make it wrap around the windshield.  They did an awesome job. I have had this top for two months and am very happy with it. See attached pictures. 

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EVERYTHING ELSE, General tips / Willys Parts - Canada

« on: September 03, 2015, 12:19:37 AM »

I am looking for a good vendor in Canada to buy parts from. Any recommendations?  Thanks.

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EVERYTHING ELSE, General tips / Original Equipment Specifications

« on: August 08, 2015, 12:42:29 AM »

I am having an issue with my 1950 CJ3A. I need to get it safety inspected here in Alberta, Canada. The problem is the inspection facilities don't have the OE spec's, so they will not do it. Does anyone know where I can get these. This would have stuff like acceptable brake wear, etc.  Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Gearboxes and axles / Re: Part Number for Sealed Front Bearing for T90

« on: September 17, 2018, 09:53:59 AM »

Thanks athawk11. I appreciated that.

Jimmy

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Gearboxes and axles / Part Number for Sealed Front Bearing for T90

« on: September 14, 2018, 01:59:12 PM »

Does anyone know the part number for a double sealed T90 front bearing? I know Novak sells one, but I was hoping to buy an SKF or something similar.