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Your CJ-3B Project / Re: CJ-3B 57348 69050

« on: June 04, 2020, 09:10:40 AM »

Quote from: Bob W on June 02, 2020, 08:24:45 PM

Also check for a restricted brake hose to the front axle.

Oh, there is a restriction. We crushed part of the front brake line when we put the engine back in the jeep.

Your CJ-3B Project / Re: CJ-3B 57348 69050

« on: June 02, 2020, 09:46:42 AM »

Hey folks! I had a big weekend. First off, got the electrical problems sorted out. I ended up taking a little wire wheel on the end of my dermal and cleaning all of the crud out of the connections. That sorted out the random miss and all of the other problems I've had with the jeep so far.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87GNPgIKrxU

Sunday morning was so much fun, I did encounter another problem. The front brakes decided to lock up after about 20 miles, they got so hot that I once I parked the jeep in Cove Creek, it wouldn't roll anymore. I managed to get it home (I wish I filmed this part, it was epic) and took the front brakes apart. The grease wasn't burnt, but the hub seal had somewhat melted. The bearings looked good and everything else was fine inside the hubs. I'm going to put things back together and readjust the brakes. I'm sure I had them too tight after the last time I adjusted them.

Rus, I'm going to check the oil when I swing by the shop this afternoon and see if there's any gas smell to it. I'll keep ya updated.

Your CJ-3B Project / Re: CJ-3B 57348 69050

« on: May 24, 2020, 03:16:17 PM »

It's been a long day in the shop, but we've sorted out the ignition issues! We started by replacing the points and condenser, which didn't really help that much. Then we decided to take a look at the spark plugs. 1 & 4 were fouled and not firing, so all 4 were replaced and it's better than it was.

I also took the chance to do a quicky oil change, the old stuff smelled like gas.

If the weather is nice tomorrow, I'll take it out.

Your CJ-3B Project / Re: CJ-3B 57348 69050

« on: May 23, 2020, 12:49:02 PM »

Thanks for the comments everyone! Jeeps are an adventure.

With that being said, on to this morning's adventure. I attempted to take the 3B out for a drive and it had the same problems it had last Saturday. As soon as the engine started to go under load, it couldn't do it. At least I made it back to the shop again, also, I'm glad I've got the gopro mounted to the window.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMcfzkX7dbI

It was warmed up, the temp was sitting at around 150ish and had been running for about 15 minutes before I tried to take it out. I did managed to back it out of the shop and turn it around, I didn't have any issues then. About 1:34 in, it started making a new noise, almost like something squeaking inside the engine. You can hear it when I start rolling backwards. I'm not sure if I spun a bearing or something like that. It also sounds really weird when I revved it near the end. The carb and fuel pump seem to be fine, it's got fuel in the float bowl, the accelerator pump also squirts like it should. It does have new gas in it, I put about 5 gallons in it last Saturday.

So, my plan for later today and tomorrow is to replace the condenser. I've already replaced the coil and that kind of helped. I'm also going to change the oil, it smells like gas, so I'm pretty sure I've been flooding it. Maybe I'll go for a drive tomorrow, who knows!

Your CJ-3B Project / Re: CJ-3B 57348 69050

« on: May 19, 2020, 09:15:40 AM »

Hey folks! It's been a while since I've posted any updates on the 3B, I've been busy at work and then COVID hit. Good fun. I finally got away from life last weekend and spent some time with the jeep.

I had originally planned to take it out Saturday morning for drive up 421 to Old 421 and through Zionville, Cove Creek and Valle Crucis. It was going to be a nice drive, but the ignition coil had different plans.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HloFqp8CFiA

I had a bit of good luck, it completely failed about 1/10 of a mile from the shop. I managed to get it back to the shop and had to spend 20 minutes in the local autoplace (napa didn't have one in stock) explaining to a kid what an old style ignition coil is. It runs so much better now, it's miss has cleared up and I don't have to use the choke as much when firing it up. It's a different engine, I'm happy.

I also changed around some of the wiring, I'm getting ready to put a horn in it and sort that out.

I've decided to spend a few hours with it each night this week, tonight is going to be maintenance and cleaning night.

Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: WTB CJ3B Steering shaft and outer tube

« on: February 07, 2020, 12:43:49 PM »

I have a few that I'm probably not going to use. Where are you located?

Your CJ-3B Project / Re: CJ-3B 57348 69050

« on: January 22, 2020, 12:47:41 PM »

Hey folks! It seems like winter has finally arrived in Western North Carolina and I keep running across new projects. I took a trip down to Johnson City last weekend and picked up a L-head and gear-set that's in pretty rough shape.

It's been so cold outside I haven't been able to motivate myself to get it out of the truck, so it's living there until the temperature gets up above freezing.

I have a '44 MB that I've been collecting parts for and I think the engine and a decent gear-set are the last items I need for it. I'm also thinking about swapping the F-head that's in the 3B currently for this engine, it's developed a knock near the rear of the engine so we'll see.

Your CJ-3B Project / Re: CJ-3B 57348 69050

« on: January 16, 2020, 10:48:14 AM »

Hey fellas! I know it's been a while, but I have a few updates on the 3B! It's been a crazy few months, the weather is unseasonably warm, I took my first vacation in a few years and I'm about 2 weeks into a new job.

First off, I'm about 90% done with the Beebe Brothers winch. I need a few lock rings and I need to make a crank for it.

I can't wait to get it mounted on the front of the 3B.

I also installed a new steering damper to replace the one I broke (or thought I broke) a few months ago.

I also picked up a gear set a few months ago that I decided to start cleaning up.

The gears are really pitted inside the transfer case, so I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it. I may just clean it up and sell it.

Your CJ-3B Project / Re: CJ-3B 57348 69050

« on: November 11, 2019, 09:21:36 AM »

Hey fellas! It's been a little while since I've gotten any work done on the 3B, it's the start of our cold season and it's been in the 20's every morning.

I did make it out to the shop to do a few things this weekend. Last week I ordered a new exhaust down pipe to replace the old one that had a quarter size hole in it and welded it into the exhaust Saturday morning. It sounds so much better and it seems to have fixed the miss it was having.

I also got a new steering damper, but I'm waiting on the temperature to warm up a bit so I can paint the brackets.

Your CJ-3B Project / Re: CJ-3B 57348 69050

« on: October 28, 2019, 09:49:59 AM »

Hey folks! So, this weekend was really fun. I started off by taking a drive up to Valle Crucis, I had planned on taking some back roads and avoiding highways, but I ended up missing my turn and did a bit of highway driving.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4655UZCliFs

The jeep handled perfectly until I broke the steering damper mount. You can hear the bug clunk at around 27 minutes in.

I also spent yesterday finishing up the headlight wiring, I put 2 relays in, wired it all and it seems to work like it should.

I need to fix the steering damper and deal with my exhaust leak this week.

Your CJ-3B Project / Re: CJ-3B 57348 69050

« on: October 14, 2019, 08:46:50 AM »

Quote from: Rus Curtis on October 11, 2019, 03:46:13 PM

Nice score on parts! Another thread on a manual winch restoration (for inspiration):
https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/sasgen-derrick-winch-restoration_topic45465.html?KW=winch

That will be a fun project for sure!

That post actually inspired me to try to find one of these winches, It should be fun! It's stripped and I might paint it tonight.

Willys photo and story threads... / 2019 Southeast Willys Get Together

« on: October 11, 2019, 12:32:15 PM »

Hey folks!

I took a trip down the mountain to Mills River, NC last weekend (right outside of Asheville) to checkout the 2019 Southeast Willys Get Together. I believe this is my 3rd time attending the event and it's always awesome.

Here are a few photos I took.

I managed to swing by 12 Bones on the way back, the barbecue was decent and the beer was okay. The show was awesome as always.

Your CJ-3B Project / Re: CJ-3B 57348 69050

« on: October 11, 2019, 12:23:25 PM »

Hey folks! I meant to post this week with some updates, but it's been a crazy week at work and everywhere. I did go to the Southeast Willys Get Together last weekend which was amazing, I'll post some pictures soon, and I ordered a bunch of new parts for my ignition.

I did find a few cool things at the Get Together last weekend. I've been on the hunt for a skid plate, wiper motor and radiator shroud (that didn't fit) for a while now. Found them, I also picked up a few steering boxes and a really cool Beebe Brothers hand crank winch. The winch is soaking in Evaporust right now and I'm going to do a full restoration on it.

We also decided that it was time to get the old random orbital sander out and get that ugly red primer off of the Jeep and figure out what is under it.

We did find a lot of bondo, but also, what I believe to be the original blue paint. The Orange was added later, but it is super thick and I really like it.