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Cgollihar 
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 Topic: Looking at a 46 2aPosted: 07 Sep. 2018 at 3:18am |
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hello all, I'm looking at a 2a willys. It's all stock, and has been owned by the same person for 40 pIus years.
Here's the details: no rust, body looks totally straight. Koenig winch, locking hubs, cant remember which.. all stock drivetrain.. What should I check for? I'm new to willys Thanks, chris
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Posted: 07 Sep. 2018 at 3:28am |
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A clear title, compression check will tell a lot. How well does it start, drive and stop?
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Posted: 07 Sep. 2018 at 3:37am |
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Buford, thanks for your reply. He says compression is good, but I will be checking. By the way, what should it be?
He says oil pressure is 25 idle and 40 plus on throttle. Wheel cylinders are new, and fluid is changed.. I'll be checking those as well. Chris
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Posted: 07 Sep. 2018 at 3:49am |
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Will defer to other opinions...
For me anything over 90 is good, differences in readings of 20 psi are a concern. Lots of info on this site, the search feature is good. Oil pressure sounds nice. What the heck, buy it and have fun.
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Posted: 07 Sep. 2018 at 3:50am |
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I would go for a test drive,see how tight is the front end,steering,put the transmission through the gears,see if it doesn’t kick out of second gear when coasting.Try the transfer case see if the 4 wheel drive works.Remember, it doesn’t drive like a new Jeep.Good luck with the Jeep and hope it’s what your looking for.
Giles
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Cgollihar
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Posted: 07 Sep. 2018 at 3:58am |
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thanks Giles and Buford. Gonna check it out tomorrow.
Chris
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Posted: 07 Sep. 2018 at 4:02am |
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Welcome to the page, Cgollihar! Get under the Jeep and look closely at things. Check the manual to see what things should look like. The manual: |
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There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable
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Posted: 08 Sep. 2018 at 3:49am |
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well, looked at the jeep, and the body is perfect. It finally started, and ran roughly. Leaking on the intake gasket, and tighten bolts... tried to restart, and nothing... opened fuel line, and gets pressure.. so, pulled off top of carb, and crap in the float bowl. Did compression test, and 3 cylinders were 90 plus and one a little over 80. Added a little oil, and up to 90 plus.
Couldn't drive because it doesn't idle, and I wouldn't buy if I can't drive it. And one other thing, it's for sale on Ebay at the same time... looks like I'll let this one go.. The search continues... Chris |
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Posted: 08 Sep. 2018 at 12:11pm |
Perfect body? Runs but carb is gunked up? Compression decent? for the money, I'd be all over that.....test drive or not.
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Posted: 08 Sep. 2018 at 12:35pm |
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On EBay?
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Posted: 08 Sep. 2018 at 1:35pm |
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Not sure this the same Jeep.
There is a green 1946 CJ2A on Ebay in Rothnert Park, Ca. The Jeep looks very complete. There are a few items that could be switch out to make it a totally stock Cj2A. Looks very nice. |
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Posted: 08 Sep. 2018 at 1:50pm |
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That looks like a very nice jeep. If I were you, I'd go back for another look.
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1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.
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Posted: 08 Sep. 2018 at 1:53pm |
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No Fender, I didn't know it was on EBAY at the same time. And the AD said perfect condition, and for $8,500 i hoped it would be. I thought it was a nice. $300 for a carb or so isn't a big deal. but it kinda pissed me off what the guy did.
Chris
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Posted: 08 Sep. 2018 at 1:55pm |
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Stev, That is a different one. I just sent the owner a message... It looks sharp, and probably half hour or so away.. Thanks for the lead brother..
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Posted: 08 Sep. 2018 at 2:01pm |
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Hey Buford, Yeah, It's listed on Ebay. I did a search before I went out to look, and couldn't find it. Also, the Ebay, and CL ad doesnt say can sell locally on CL. He is an older guy, but the high bidder should know the condition on the jeep...I really like it, but the situation is kinda messed up.
chris
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Posted: 08 Sep. 2018 at 2:01pm |
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Chris - can you share a link to the one you looked at?
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1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.
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Posted: 08 Sep. 2018 at 2:07pm |
For some reason I was under the impression the price tag was far cheaper than that. At 8500 - not being able to drive - yes I can see your point.
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Posted: 08 Sep. 2018 at 2:38pm |
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ndnchief, can't figure out how to copy link. It ends today at 5pm PST.. it's in Orinda, Ca about an hour from me..
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