Rebuilding the jeep engine

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Rebuilding the jeep engine

Post by john barton » Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:43 am

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Post by ken clay » Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:06 am

:D well, what can one say ......... THANX :D

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Post by Mike Wright » Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:13 am

WOW :!: :!: :D
John,
I'm just now starting to work on my engine for my MB and 42 GPW. You are really helping us out :!: Your tranny tutorial is great and this is just as good.
Thanks and can't wait for the next installments :D
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Post by Derek Eddlestone » Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:42 am

John,

Absolutely brilliant. Even though I've done this job many times, I found the information invaluable if only to tell me that I do it the way others do. Interesting reference to spare engine......... yes I've got one too. Again, I've argued in favour of re-sleeving the bores to standard. If you're buying pistons anyway the only difference is between the cost of a rebore and a re-sleeve. The Snap On thread cleaning set is what I've tried to point people towards rather than using taps which end up enlarging the thread. Can't wait for the next episode.

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Post by Herb Tate » Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:53 am

I think we need a new section for Johns great how to postings. :wink:
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Post by svenn » Sun Jul 16, 2006 1:47 pm

GREAT!!! Just what I need for next winters project,,,, A tread like the T84-how to would be perfect!!

Thanks for posting!!!

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Post by Tim Kline » Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:31 pm

Whens the book coming out?!! Excellent coverage.
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Post by MikeB » Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:23 pm

Thank you. Another amazing contribution.
This engine is getting rare, if we want original jeeps, we need to rebuild them.
AMEN!
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Post by maeserik » Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:26 am

fantastic, something to keep !

It can be used for every L134 engine, also in a CJ3a or MB !

fine !

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Excellent!

Post by M38JEEPER » Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:13 am

Nice tutorial! Your right, a well maintained engine should get 250-300,000 miles to it. With the new chemistry in oil these days, a engine should be able to retire at those kind of numbers. I drive truck on the side, and have seen those desiels push to 3 million miles on them, every thing else dies before the engine calfs. Ihave rebuild a few engines in my time and its always nice to see somebody spend the time to show those who haven't, its not as scary as it may seem.

Thanks!!

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Post by Mark Tombleson » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:50 am

John, nice photos and great instruction. 8)

Can't wait to see the next installment. :wink:
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Post by Ed Campion » Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:26 am

Hi John,
That's terrific :!: You have conveyed a lot of information in a simple and straight forward way. Thanks for posting that and I look forward to more installments. :)

4-stroke principles for dummies:
Suck
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Post by Oilleaker1 » Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:48 pm

Outstanding! You do it right! This is actually better than your tranny tutorial. You really should get paid for your fine work, but I at least want to say Thank You! John
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Post by run forrest run » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:23 pm

Thank you so much. Not only for your expertise, but fore the time and effort you have put into making this invaluable information available without the drama of "this here is my bestselling book".

Your talents and your gift to people trying to get a piece of history back on the road will inspire and help more than anyone can imagine. Best wishes.

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You make it simple to understand

Post by 4mrd » Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:44 am

Many thanks John! You make it easy for the novice to understand. I'm just beginning to rebuild and now have the confidence to do it mysely.
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