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konstan 
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 Topic: Another Willys is Alive!Posted: 11 Aug. 2018 at 4:39am |
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Got her started today!
Backstory: - been working on it for about 2 years - engine bored and sleeved to .040, crank ground, assembled myself - last month I finally finished rebuilding the transmission and the transfer case - pretty much everything has been disassembled to the last nut and bolt :) - filled her with oil, tx oil - hooked up battery negative to ground, positive to switch, switch to starter, also positive to ignition coil and coil to distributor - no fuel tank, so, runs only on what I put in the carburetor (and that does not seem to go very far) |
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EMyers
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Posted: 11 Aug. 2018 at 4:57am |
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Nice job!
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CJ2A 18450
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JeepSaffer
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Posted: 11 Aug. 2018 at 6:40am |
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Nice job!
I notice you are running without the radiator installed = no cooling! Not advisable... the heat buildup from combustion is very quick. It's a great way to crack your block, warp your head and the block deck!
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konstan
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Posted: 11 Aug. 2018 at 6:57am |
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Only ran it like this for the duration of time of the video. Next step, I am going to set up the cooling system. Just wanted to see if it starts.
And yeah I was actually quite amazed at how quickly the head warmed up... Next week I am going to hook up all the cooling and then connect a temporary fuel tank. Edited by konstan - 11 Aug. 2018 at 7:00am |
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Mark W.
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Posted: 11 Aug. 2018 at 1:03pm |
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Do you have a new cam? If so you want to break it in at like 2000 rpm for 20 min right off the bat. Make sure your using a High zinc content break in oil as well.
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Chug A Lug
1948 2A Body Customized 1949 3A W/S 1957 CJ5 Frame Modified Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962 |
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mbullism
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Posted: 11 Aug. 2018 at 1:19pm |
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They're so cute when they're young again
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Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it... Welcome to 1930's Germany
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konstan
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Posted: 11 Aug. 2018 at 4:11pm |
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Old camshaft but I put in a pint of Lucas zinc stuff "just in case".
Once I hook up the cooling I will be able to shift through the gears and watch the output yokes move...
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srlbotanical
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Posted: 11 Aug. 2018 at 7:37pm |
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nice Job!
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Steve
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Bill2A
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Posted: 12 Aug. 2018 at 7:07pm |
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Thumbs up!
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Mike S
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Posted: 12 Aug. 2018 at 8:42pm |
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first start can be sooo rewarding! Mine fired right up and ran nicely. I was stoked.
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'47 CJ2A -- #114542
Warn FF D41 rear Lock-Right locker 11" drum brakes Dual master cylinder T90C Transmission 16 X 6 Jeep truck wheels Cooper STT Pro tires |
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konstan
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Posted: 13 Aug. 2018 at 2:27am |
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today I cleaned, primed and painted the fan and cleaned/primed the radiator. Running out of daylight :)
For now, not overhauling the radiator. Just kinda hoping it works. I will pressure test it once it is hooked up. If it leaks I will have it overhauled... I am also going to hook up a fuel line from pump to carb and feed the pump from a temp tank... pics incoming!
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konstan
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Posted: 16 Aug. 2018 at 5:37am |
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Hooked up a temp fuel tank, radiator and hoses, etc.
Motor starts and runs, so, looks like the fuel pump is working. Has to run at mid to high RPM, so, looks like there is an idle issue. Oil pressure stays at about 40 psi (but again, will probably be lower once I figure out how to low idle). I didn't use the metering needle tool when rebuilding the carb last week. I'm thinking it's time to order and use one... I can't think what else it could be. The idle jet and the mixture needle have been cleaned with compressed air. Edited by konstan - 16 Aug. 2018 at 7:13am |
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