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Rambling, Malarky, Rants, Etc... / Re: NEW E85 in the market???

« on: April 17, 2026, 08:55:34 AM »

Thank you for the info.

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Once You've Joined / Re: Welcome Parker_CJ3B

« on: February 12, 2026, 08:21:13 AM »

You are starting your jeeping experience with a very nice looking original jeep. Welcome aboard!

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BODY and trim / Re: Floor Mat

« on: December 23, 2025, 08:12:31 AM »

Maybe we could get Weather Tech to make us some.  🤣

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Rambling, Malarky, Rants, Etc... / Re: Doctor's excuse...

« on: October 16, 2025, 09:32:27 AM »

Rick thank you for letting us know your condition, I know I have been concerned these last few months. Take those meds and take care!

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EVENT SCHEDULE / Re: Just in case...

« on: April 12, 2025, 08:37:07 AM »

Sounds like a fun project ole boy. Git’er done!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: soft top door frames

« on: March 09, 2025, 09:21:23 AM »

Be sure to post in the wanted section of this site. The more people who see it will increase your chances of finding them.  Check with Jeep parts vendors they often have used parts not listed on their sites.

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: Last one to resurrect - My new girl 1951 cj3a!

« on: March 03, 2025, 08:15:06 AM »

You have done a very good job. Nice looking Jeep.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Fuel Cap

« on: February 16, 2025, 08:29:38 AM »

Reminds me of the pcv valve I bought once, no parts inside it!

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: Last one to resurrect - My new girl 1951 cj3a!

« on: February 03, 2025, 09:15:38 AM »

Looks like a very good job. Anxious to see the Jeep all put together. Then a line up shot of all your vehicles.

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Your CJ-3B Project / Re: Sloppy steering...

« on: January 25, 2025, 09:01:03 AM »

If you do decide to adjust you should jack the front wheels off the ground, make an adjustment, then then turn the steering wheel lock to lock while feeling for any binding. When it does bind back off the adjustment until it goes away.
I installed the tightsteer. Helped some but not as much as I had hoped for. I would say that the effect of the device depends on the condition of the steering box and the overall condition of your steering components.

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: My '52 3A #229

« on: January 12, 2025, 08:50:25 AM »

Thanks for the history of your Jeep. Enjoyed it.

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Your DJ-3A Project / Re: 1957 DJ3A

« on: December 29, 2024, 07:48:55 AM »

Could be worn shaft bushings. A common problem or the wrong cap for the distributor.

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: Spring shackles

« on: November 18, 2024, 02:59:04 PM »

Yeah, me too. Thanks for your thoughts Russ.

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: Spring shackles

« on: November 18, 2024, 08:58:11 AM »

Thanks Russ that makes sense to me. I’m going to keep a close watch on it next week. I’m beginning to think something is worn or a right hand thread item was installed in the wrong place. When I reinstalled it the rear wheel was off the ground so no load on the shackle, there was not much resistance screwing it back in.

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: Spring shackles

« on: November 17, 2024, 09:06:39 AM »

Russ and Steve thanks for the comments. Before posting I did scan the SM for an idea that may have helped explain what I found. I don’t understand the instructions stating the LHT bushing should be Down. I checked the other bushings and all were tight.Thanksgiving week the ole gal will get a good workout and I will keep a close watch on it. Now I’m speculating that when the springs were changed out the bushings installed were all RHT. Which brings up the question, were the spring hangers designed for RHT/LHT bushings? I will reread the SM sections Russ mentioned.
Thanks again guys.