Restoring 1946 CJ2A 62312

On mine, I deleted the silly wood inside the hat cannels, and spot welded a solid steel spacer where the mounting bolt passes throudh. It won't rot the channels again, and the spacer keeps the hat from crushing when tightening the mount bolt. I also painted the insides of the hats with weld through primer. It has a high zinc content that allows welding. You turn up your welder some. It also melts and then sucks back into the weld as it cools. Better rust prevention.    John

Today I decided to move back to the engine for a couple of hours.
- I was able to get a new fuel pump installed - a little easier on a rolling chassis. 
- I also installed the metal fuel line from the pump up to the carburetor. 
- I cut to length and installed the lower radiator hose
- I installed a temporary oil pressure gauge
- I removed an old broken temperature probe from side of the head and installed a temporary temperature probe and gauge - this will support testing of the engine.
- I removed the old Crank Case Ventilator Valve (CCVV), brass fittings, and  PVC tube and replaced the CCVV with one I had rebuilt.  I also installed a new tube as well.  The old items were totally clogged.  I found that I need to purchase a Side Valve Breather Cup gasket to finish this job.  I suspect I could use some black gasket maker to finish today if I want.

I hope to move on to the clutch & brake linkage this afternoon.  I can already see that some of the PO work is not correct so I will need to adjust a few items - nothing serious.

I'm also at the point that I can add oil and anti-freeze to the engine. 

Yesterday I ordered a solenoid and 12v alternator conversion kit.  Hopefully that will go in next weekend.



Edited by dluber - 26 Feb. 2017 at 5:43pm

Today I was able to get out to the garage and start back into some body work.  I spent my time working on the passenger side of the tub from the front of the rear wheel to the front of the tub.  I took a bunch of measurement before I started and then I cut about 4 inch strip along the bottom of the side panels.  This removed all of the rot from that side and now I have some solid metal build on.  I also took the new panels that I received as part of the sale and cut what I needed to match up the old with the new.  I will take some photos later for posting.  I still need to make some minor adjustments for fit and then the parts will be ready for welding.  

No progress on the body work this weekend, but I did manage to mount the alternator kit that I received last week.  I still have to install the coil and wiring.  

Here is a picture of the top adjustable bracket on my other '46.  Anyone know where this can be purchased?  I know I've seen them around but I searched today without any success.

As expected, I spent more time driving my other jeep today over working in the garage on #62312.  I did manage to fill the engine with new oil, install a new C3 oil filter & seal, and I added water to test for leaks in the coolant system.  I did have one small leak at the lower radiator hose, but a quick adjustment of the hose clamp fixed the leak.  We will see if there are any other leaks once I get the engine to operating temperature.  Hopefully I will be able to do a test run of the engine in a few weeks. 

This week I will do some research on a good 12v battery for this jeep.  Open to any suggestions..


Edited by dluber - 19 Mar. 2017 at 11:06pm

Optima Red or Yellow. I have some over 11 years old

Flatfender Ben wrote: Optima is what I have in my restored jeep, and will never go back. A sealed battery is the only way to go.