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Offline 1955CJ-5

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #255 on: June 24, 2013, 10:11:38 PM »
More primer...



Filler is next.....
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #256 on: June 27, 2013, 07:31:38 PM »
A little detour! The machinist called and the engine is ready...I'll go down tomorrow and pick it up, rent a hoist on the way home and set it in the frame....

And yes in the picture the side cover is reversed..I'm sure he has changed it by now...

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #257 on: June 27, 2013, 07:40:08 PM »
I am making progress on the body..

A few months ago..



A few weeks ago..



Today..

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #258 on: June 28, 2013, 02:01:48 PM »
The engine was ready to go when I arrived this morning...



Picked up the lift on the way home..



Ready, set.....



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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #259 on: June 28, 2013, 02:04:29 PM »
Now I know what that access cover/port is for...



And after just the right amount of frustration, sweat and verbal encouragement..



The "lump" is back!

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #260 on: June 28, 2013, 05:39:22 PM »
The Tinman would love that engine!
Lookin good.
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #261 on: June 28, 2013, 06:18:58 PM »
Can you say "Oil can"?

I wanted a little contrast in the engine compartment...now I need to decide if the starter and generator need to be black or engine color.....I'm leaning towards the engine color....crossover tube, horn, oil filter bracket and the dist will be black..I think..
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #262 on: July 01, 2013, 04:07:33 PM »
Today I tackled the carburetor..



Lots of parts, but not too bad really....but we will see when the time comes to put it back together...



I took about 50 pictures....!
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #263 on: July 01, 2013, 10:09:10 PM »
Now Randy, that is going to be too nice to take on the trail!

We will have to let you lead on our Jeep runs so we don't accidentally kick up a rock or cover your Jeep in dust!� � ;D

Seriously, I haven't checked in for awhile and I am absolutely amazed at all you've gotten done!� Awesome job!
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #264 on: July 01, 2013, 10:13:17 PM »
Agreed!  Looking great!  I remember mounting my rebuild transmission back up.  What a pain!  I think I had to redo the assemble twice when I accidentally knocked the bearings lose a few times. 
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #265 on: July 01, 2013, 11:24:46 PM »
Aw shucks guy's, I'm speechless!

Seriously though, it has been a lot of work and it probably would not have happened if not for this forum and all the advice/experiences/knowledge of others...

But, there is plenty left to do!

The carb is back together. I used a couple of the old parts, one that was not provided in the NOS Carter kit and i used the old needle and seat because it just looked like a better valve...

Not show quality, but I think it'll run...I used the Sta-bil to lube the accelerator pump plunger..couldn't find the Marvel Mystery oil..



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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #266 on: July 02, 2013, 07:16:53 AM »
Purdy!!

I think it is time to retitle your thread...

How about NOT too rusty to save!
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #267 on: July 02, 2013, 09:49:57 PM »
Let's at least wait until I drive it around the block....!!

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #268 on: July 02, 2013, 09:57:53 PM »
I started in on the fuel pump...this turns out to be much more difficult as the diaphragm's and rocker arm are held in with machine pressed fittings...so some grinding and (gentle) hammering to get them apart....and without the right tool I wasn't able to find a way to remove the old one-way valves without destroying them...too bad 'cause they were kind of cool...oh well.

The kit has all the replacements and directions ...

I think this is an Airtex 4036 pump as there are no markings other than "Made in the USA"...and there was a metal tag stamped with 4036...

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #269 on: July 03, 2013, 11:32:10 PM »
Next time I need a fuel pump rebuilt I'm going to put it in a cardboard box and send it to someone who rebuilds fuel pumps...

You see all sorts of things when you post a picture...I see I've forgotten to replace the little model # tag....
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