Steep Hill troubles

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   I just bought a 1946 willys cj2a. I live in an area with tons of hills. My jeep runs great as long as I'm level, but when I go up steep hills it bogs down real bad. Any suggestions what I should try? Should I start going up hills in a lower gear? It is a 3 speed transmission. 

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Elwood Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 29 June 2016 Location: South dakota Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Elwood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Steep Hill troubles Posted: 29 June 2016 at 5:45pm
	I just bought a 1946 willys cj2a. I live in an area with tons of hills. My jeep runs great as long as I'm level, but when I go up steep hills it bogs down real bad. Any suggestions what I should try? Should I start going up hills in a lower gear? It is a 3 speed transmission.

athawk11 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 Jan. 2012 Location: Arvada,Colorado Status: Offline Points: 4151	Post Options Post Reply Quote athawk11 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 June 2016 at 6:28pm
	Just back from SC. Frankly, my Willys performs better at your elevation than mine. That said, I did have similar issues when I first got it. My problem was poor timing. I would suggest you double check your timing. If good, do a compression test -and/or- a leak down test. This will tell you if the engine is tired internally. Hawk
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RSR_MK Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 22 May 2009 Location: Cabool Mo Status: Offline Points: 657	Post Options Post Reply Quote RSR_MK Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 June 2016 at 6:32pm
	I would make sure I was not loosing HP thru dragging breaks or something similar as a first step. Then check the vital signs under the hood. Compression, vacuum and timing will all effect overall HP. These only have 60 hp when they are at their best and steep hills in high gear depends a lot on your deffinion of steep. What I have found is any thing under 90 pounds of compression will be noticeable when going up hill in high gear.