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Engine compartment / Re: Oil Behind Timing Cover

« on: March 05, 2020, 07:40:46 AM »

Thanks guys,

I guess it is just paranoia, I have no reason to think that it isn't getting oil. But when I was rebuilding it that little nozzle it just seemed so small to oil the timing gears.
After all the work that has been in this project I guess I am just overthinking everything. Thanks for the testing tips and sound advise....

Thanks

KenW

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Engine compartment / Oil Behind Timing Cover

« on: March 04, 2020, 08:30:08 PM »

Hi Guys,

I have a 1950 CJ3a with the L134 engine.  After a full year of working on it I just got everything working but I was wondering how do I know if there is proper oil flow behind the timing cover. It is the Geared timing and everything is running good.  Starts good and idles good. I have about 38-40 PSI oil pressure when idling.  I have only drove it a few miles so far and there is no indication anything is wrong I was just wondering if there was a way to know that there is oil flow going across the timing gears...

I was hoping there is a way of knowing to make me feel warm and fuzzie about it...

Thanks

KenW

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Engine compartment / Re: Fuel Pump - Mechanical or Electric

« on: April 06, 2019, 09:24:16 PM »

Hi All,

Thanks for the feedback, yes it is a L134.  So it sounds like the consensus is go back to mechanical. New or Fix the existing one.  I had heard people complain about the starting issues with mechanical an that had me a little concerned..

Thanks Again...

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Engine compartment / Fuel Pump - Mechanical or Electric

« on: April 05, 2019, 10:25:54 PM »

Hi All,
I am in the process of "restoring" a somewhat Frankenstein 1950 CJ3a. It had a electric fuel pump when I got it, I have it down to the frame now.  Currently there is a Mechanical Pump on it that doesn't function with a hose pitch off.  The question is should I put a new Mechanical Pump or stick with the electric.  I am not looking for a period restore just for a jeep looks descent and run good. What do you guys think?