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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: 3A MPG

« on: January 13, 2016, 07:33:11 PM »

I don't know exactly what I get now (a bit cold out west for long rides), but I know that the Solex carb was running very rich and our timing was waaay out.  I don't think I quite got 15mpg before we made some adjustments.

We pulled the Solex apart and made a lot of adjustments and then set timing with a light.  It sounds a lot better and should improve things considerably.  I'll report back after I put some miles in.

I'm fairly convinced that the Solex tends to run a little rich by the way it is designed, even after adjustments.  I'm not so sure those air bleeds do as good a job as one might hope.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Install a new Grant steering wheel

« on: January 11, 2016, 06:39:22 PM »

Bob, you answered my last concern....  whether the install kit brings the wheel closer. 

My thought was to get a wheel around 16" instead of the stock 17".  I also like a little more of a thicker "grip".  I do not want it closer by any significant degree.  Unfortunately, the kit alone appears that it will bring the wheel about an inch closer... not sure it is worth it.

...  good news is my wheel came right off without the often discussed drama of elaborate pullers, etc..  I cleaned up the shaft and put it back together for now.  On to the next project...

Thanks for the insight guys!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Install a new Grant steering wheel

« on: January 10, 2016, 11:29:19 AM »

Another way to ask this is:  how different is the stock mount and spline on a CJ2a compared to a CJ3a?  I know mount kits are available in the CJ2a model years but I've not seen any for the cj3a model years.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Install a new Grant steering wheel

« on: January 10, 2016, 10:52:22 AM »

Has anyone installed a Grant steering wheel in their Cj3a?  I am wondering if it is pretty straight forward and what install kit to buy.  I know the hardest part may be pulling the old wheel off...

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Random Ewillys Spotting

« on: January 07, 2016, 02:05:02 PM »

I actually own this same jeep now so was happily surprised to see it here.  It is a '52 CJ3a and I'm pretty sure that bracket was used to hold a rifle-- at least that is what we did with it and it worked great. 

I've searched high and low but could not find anything like it.  It is mounted nicely as if it belongs to the rig but...  who knows?

Funny about the shift lever holder...  it would be useful in this case as this rig certainly lives up to that reputation.

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Once You've Joined / Re: Northern NV Willys

« on: January 21, 2016, 12:04:33 PM »

I had the frame and the old top but no mounting hardware.  A call to Bestop and $50 later I was able to install it...  thought I'd share... 

Not going to drill 25 holes on the side for the snap mounts.  It feels about like giving my daughter permission for more piercings besides just her ears!  Hard enough drilling the lower door hinges and footman loops.

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Once You've Joined / Re: Northern NV Willys

« on: January 13, 2016, 07:10:43 PM »

I was hesitant to go for the two color combo but after experimenting with it a bit I decided to go with it.  I know it is slightly unorthodox so opinions are welcome and encouraged!

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Once You've Joined / Northern NV Willys

« on: January 13, 2016, 11:12:53 AM »

My first set of wheels at 16 was a 1971 Jeep J-2000.� I cut my teeth on that rig and learned a lot as� a young kid.

30 years later Ol' Dad and I went in on this rig-- a 1952 Willys Jeep CJ3a.� Fun to learn a new engine and carb system but at least I can work on this rig!�

It was a little rough around the edges when it first rolled into the shop but a few weeks later it is running sweet with a number of minor upgrades, tune and time of the engine, tires, tire and jack mount, and new paint.�

This will be the rig my kids cut their teeth on.� Looking forward to many miles in this thing.