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Topic: Ospho (phosphoric acid) |
jaycee
Replies: 10
Views: 11148
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 12:28 am Subject: Ospho (phosphoric acid) |
really? an oxyacetylene torch with a neatral flame with a neutral flame does the same thing. |
Topic: Ospho (phosphoric acid) |
jaycee
Replies: 10
Views: 11148
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2016 4:22 am Subject: Ospho (phosphoric acid) |
i tried it years ago and i wasnt too impressed. after following the directions i had poor paint adhesion. i believe you are better off making sure the surface is dry and clean. while what im about to ... |
Topic: Master cylinder question |
jaycee
Replies: 9
Views: 10169
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 3:48 am Subject: Master cylinder question |
thats affirm on the boring of brake cylinders. try and check out "white post restorations in virginia" i live in the philippines and needed a new cet of cylinders for my j24a. there are none to be had ... |
Topic: 24 to 12 volt |
jaycee
Replies: 22
Views: 22937
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 3:44 am Subject: 24 to 12 volt |
shortening the wires can be done.new plugs can be had. some females are negative and positive the neg. have notched appearance on the rubber backshell. this comes in handy for identifying sender wires ... |
Topic: 24 to 12 volt |
jaycee
Replies: 22
Views: 22937
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2016 4:54 am Subject: 24 to 12 volt |
how you plan on doing this i'd be most interested in reading. especially the part about not changing any components save the harness! once you discover the flaw (s) in your plan that 800$ harness will ... |
Topic: Where to buy axle tube relief fitting |
jaycee
Replies: 25
Views: 33006
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 4:59 am Subject: Where to buy axle tube relief fitting |
i dont own a willys jeep but own a 1990 j24a. it has offset flange axle of a dana 44 design made by mitsubishi. it has a zerk on each side that faces the rear. first time i greased it i was fairly ner ... |
Topic: solex carb |
jaycee
Replies: 4
Views: 7912
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 3:23 am Subject: solex carb |
sounds like the idle circuit is plugged unless you have a vacuum leak of course. i had one of those on my gpw for a while #@$%@ thing never worked right as new, it was missing the accelerator pump outl ... |
Topic: Front end shakes at high speed? |
jaycee
Replies: 15
Views: 20621
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 4:40 am Subject: Front end shakes at high speed? |
one thing no one mentioned was bent wheels and hub flanges ive run into both. i would recommend you spin a bare known straight wheel on each hub in the front and then if all is well check your wheels ... |
Topic: Just what is an 11" brake conversion? |
jaycee
Replies: 4
Views: 10673
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 4:32 am Subject: Just what is an 11" brake conversion? |
i put the 11 inch brakes on my gpw as i was sick and tired of the mediocre ancient brakes. i didnt buy a kit but rather scrounged 4 front backing plates and built up the assy's with the appropriate wh ... |
Topic: Brake Drum/Hub advice |
jaycee
Replies: 11
Views: 16754
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 3:15 am Subject: Brake Drum/Hub advice |
the man was probably thinking of the ww2 jeep or maybe the early cj2a which has the drum retained by the wheel studs inboard |
Topic: MB/GPW/M38 Engine Alternative |
jaycee
Replies: 16
Views: 21365
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 7:36 pm Subject: MB/GPW/M38 Engine Alternative |
yep monel brake lines are the answer but was trying to find some through mcmaster carr and was told it wasnt available in 3/16" anymore and they had no clue where to get it. i take a dim view on drivi ... |
Topic: MB/GPW/M38 Engine Alternative |
jaycee
Replies: 16
Views: 21365
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 4:54 am Subject: MB/GPW/M38 Engine Alternative |
if you have a m38 a1 i would look into a mitsubishi 4dr5,6 or seven a used in the j20 or j 50 series mitsu jeep. you will love it |
Topic: Left Hand lug nuts ? |
jaycee
Replies: 7
Views: 12881
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:18 am Subject: Left Hand lug nuts ? |
with regard to your brake cylinders, you can send them to white post restorations and have them brass sleeved and rebuilt which makes them forever cylinders,but it is expensive. jeep parts are easy to ... |
Topic: Cruising speed M38A1 Cdn 3 |
jaycee
Replies: 17
Views: 24850
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 2:41 am Subject: Cruising speed M38A1 Cdn 3 |
yep those engines are tractor engines with really long rods and only three main bearings. high rpms wil kill them every time. id install an overdrive if i were you. unless you just want it for a local ... |
Topic: Need your opinion on spring leaf lube |
jaycee
Replies: 9
Views: 9649
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:33 pm Subject: Need your opinion on spring leaf lube |
thats an interesting topic.if you search it on the web you will get opinions on both sides of the fence.and it do go on and on. people at eaton spring say that the steel used in the springs nowadays i ... |
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