1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island

[athawk11]

That is quite a difference.  My guess is your original may not have been deep enough to do any good.  Here is a decent explanation from the 2A page that helps explain...

http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/output-shaft-yoke-companion-flange_topic13719.html

[Kirkski]

Sweet thanks Tim!

[Kirkski]

Today I spent a little while tearing apart my Ross Steering box from my Willys, pretty straight forward. I have not put it together yet because I am looking to get the rebuild kit from Walcks

When I pulled off the steering wheel, which was very difficult, no matter what the You Tube people say, I gaffed up my steering shaft  and needed a replacement. The used one I purchased unfortunately is the wrong length� so the search is on�

Does anyone have an opinion about the length of the steering shaft? Good bad or indifferent?

[Kirkski]

I was able to find a worm shaft locally here used for $45 and it is really good shape, came with a steering box and the sector shaft is in good shape as well.

I wonder if anyone has an opinion on coating the worm shaft with something? I should say the section that resides within the steering column. Either paint or grease?

Looks like they don't really have anything on them and I just think that maybe there should be? :-/

[1955CJ-5]

I don't think you want paint in there...it will no doubt flake off and just make a mess.

Eventually you will have 140wt gear oil or something similar in the steering box.

I used engine/transmission assembly lube when I put mine together. It just seemed like it needed something....

[Kirkski]

Thank you!

[Kirkski]

All,

Yesterday I took my oil filter apart and cleaned the inside as well as I could. What I noticed was a lot of sediment on the bottom of the cup. So much so it was very silvery in color and almost rubber like. I just wasn't sure if it was in fact a rubber seal or I really did have all that sediment.

 I hope I got it all out it was a lot.

 Also, I see the C-3 drop in filter on the Walcks website, do any of you know anywhere else to get them?

Thanks

[Kirkski]

Got a call from the machine shop this afternoon!!! Engine is machined and together, they need the bits I have to get it running on the engine stand.

Great news but, my distributor has not come home from Willys Distributor yet�

And looks like I am have a more difficult time finding a shop to rebuild my radiator, do you think a replacement is the way to go?� �:-/

[LeeC]

Where did you find those tires and if you don't mind how much were they. I'm in Mass. so not far, I need 6 so I hope they weren't too much.

[Kirkski]

Hi LeeC, I got them through Summit Racing the were the cheapest I found at the time.

I got the tires, tubes and inner rim bands at the same time and for 5 it was about $1000.

I did return the inner rim bands though I did not have them when I removed the tires and I could not figure out how I could possibly get them in, there was a lot of rubber

Kirk

[LeeC]

Thanks for the info,  I found a place in Nebraska for $110.00 each but I don't know about the shipping. It would probably be cheaper at Summit, I've bought lots of stuff from them and like their service. Now that you mention it I need 7.

[Kirkski]

Well, got the distributor back from Willys Distributor and brought to the machine shop. They say they will have the engine running next week on the stand, really looking forward to that!

Got the transmission back and installed�

[Kirkski]

Getting closer to coming back to life

[athawk11]

Wow.  Very nice.

Tim

[Kirkski]

Thanks Tim, IT'S ALIVE!! First time since 1981 best I know