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Chassis, brakes and suspension. / Re: CJ3B hand brake cable installation

« Last post by Rus Curtis on July 22, 2026, 09:43:46 AM »

rk,
Is this your first post?  If the welcome was omitted, welcome aboard!

First, your jeep has a "cane" handle but in the middle of the instrument panel.  This could be the dreaded "what I see" vs. what everyone reads.  To ensure we are talking the same, the cane handle is typically attached near the bottom of the instrument panel located in a special shaped "dimple" to align the brake handle with the hole in the firewall - along a brace that connects the instrument panel with the firewall. 

https://cj3b.info/Tech/BrakeCable.html

That alignment angles the cane handle slightly towards the driver.

The late model 3B uses the "T-handle" mounted higher up and straight out of the instrument panel to align it with the hole in the firewall (I don't have one of these so I can't confirm if there's a brace but have seen posted pictures showing a clip on the outside of the firewall that keeps everything secure).

https://cj3b.info/Dating/Dating1.html

Your 59 seems to be right there at the transition.  Which instrument panel location do you have?


Yes, there are different lengths but there are also different arms too.  But, there are also different hand brake arms too.  Thanks to Charlie, there is some good info as well as confirmation from Oldtime about routing.  Your cable is routed down the passenger side, right?

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/cj3b_bulletin_board/installing-e-brake-cable-t6305.html
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/cj3b_bulletin_board/parking-brake-help-t4308.html

I will also advise that some really old links have been "repurposed" for other websites. 

Also, if you're able, posting pictures will help.  Others may immediately identify the issue.

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Chassis, brakes and suspension. / CJ3B hand brake cable installation

« Last post by rkmiller on July 21, 2026, 08:18:24 PM »

I am trying to install a hand brake or emergency brake cable on a CJ3B jeep rebuild.  I have a 1959 with the cane style handle in the center of the dash so I figured from the willys parts book it was the 48 inch vs 65 inch cable.

I routed the cable through the firewall hole and attached the sheath to the bracket.  Then I routed the cable down along the firewall past the bell housing and over the top of the transmission frame cross member where I attached another fastener.  Now the E-brake cable is about 4 inches too long.

All the parts companies like Kaiser-willys only list 48 inch and 65 inch E-brake cables and I don't see another length in the reproduced parts book.

What in the heck am I doing wrong?

On a side note, I really miss Walk's as he knew what he was talking about and was helpful vs Kaiser Willys staff.

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Once You've Joined / Welcome Asanchez87

« Last post by Forum Master on July 19, 2026, 09:05:58 PM »

Welcome to the CJ DJ 3A 3B Willys Community Forum Asanchez87!

Tell us more about you and your Willys!

We love pics so don't be afraid to post pics of your Willys.
Here we like any kind of them!

You will find a lots of smart people here that are willing to help.
Enjoy your stay,
Pascal and all forum members

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Engine compartment / Re: How loose is too loose for exhaust flapper

« Last post by SteveKfl on July 19, 2026, 07:47:50 AM »

For the price shown in the link Rus provided, IMO... it only makes sense to follow Scott's comment... and with the amount of labor involved... to replace it all.  You wouldn't want to do it twice.  You can always make available any useable parts for others that may be "missing" the flapper and/or return spring set up.  My L-Head did not have the set up at all, and has plugs in the shaft holes???  But I live in way South Florida, its original and whole life's usage area, and it hasn't been needed like with elsewhere and colder temps.

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Engine compartment / Re: How loose is too loose for exhaust flapper

« Last post by scoutpilot on July 19, 2026, 04:48:31 AM »

One should not assume the shaft isn't worn.

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Engine compartment / Re: How loose is too loose for exhaust flapper

« Last post by Rus Curtis on July 18, 2026, 11:23:45 PM »

I was hoping someone with a flat head would jump in on this.  I've read a bunch of posts about it and it seems to be a task.  Here are a few of those posts:

https://www.thecj2apage.com/FORUMS/back-of-manifold-heat-control-valve_topic47808_post484249.html?KW=heat+riser+repair#484249
https://www.thecj2apage.com/FORUMS/leaking-heat-manifold-valve_topic1779_post10886.html?KW=heat+control+valve+bushing#10886
https://www.thecj2apage.com/FORUMS/heat-control-valve_topic9980_post79779.html?KW=heat+control+valve+bushing#79779

The soot you describe was perhaps displayed in one of the posts above.  It doesn't sound like a weekend job to me. 

Here's the kit from AJP mentioned above.  I can see what looks like bushings.

https://www.armyjeepparts.com/p-322-heat-riser-rebuild-kit-exhaust-manifold-636439k.aspx

It would be nice to be able to source just the bushings if everything else works well.

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Engine compartment / How loose is too loose for exhaust flapper

« Last post by squidtone on July 17, 2026, 05:07:53 PM »

Hi there,
My engine has developed a noisy "TAP" RAP type of sound, an obvious exhaust leak at the manifold area. I checked the usual suspects, and eventually I could feel a blast of exhaust leaking by the gasket where the exhaust and intake manifold are bolted together. I figured I had to replace the gasket. I took the works off, but found no leak, but saw to my dismay that there is jet black soot coming out of the shaft where it pierces the casting and holds the flapper. It's pretty loose. I can shift it side to side maybe 0.025". Still, I have a hard time believing it could make that kind of racket.
The wear is in the shaft seemingly. Not so much the casting (or what appears to be some kind of bushing perhaps)

I guess it's too loose and worn, but would you agree it would allow that kind of noise to escape?
Ugh. I don't think it looks to easy to replace that shaft.

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Your DJ-3A Project / Re: 1957 DJ3A

« Last post by SteveKfl on July 15, 2026, 09:09:19 AM »

I hate those "shrinkage conditions"...  lol... but love the progress and pics of the "how" you're going about "solutions".  Thanks for sharing!!!

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Your DJ-3A Project / Re: 1957 DJ3A

« Last post by 48willys on July 14, 2026, 03:53:45 PM »

On the home stretch now, just a little more to do and the tub will be finished with metal work.
Addressing some rust in the fender and riser area.

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Announcements / Re: **CJ3A Page Update ? The Forum is Back Online!**

« Last post by Bob W on July 06, 2026, 06:07:48 PM »

Thank you Pascal.