1945 Willys #426468

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Re: 1945 Willys #426468

Post by Stretch44875 » Thu Aug 31, 2017 6:44 am

So got the engine together. Replaced rod, main, and camshaft bearings. New standard piston rings and gaskets I did not replace anything else. Checked clearances and everything looked good. Cylinders were probably little oversized, but after honed looked nice. Valve seats and valves were touched up. I figure I can run for quite a while this way, and block will still be able to be bored next time. Cleaned everything inside, not so much outside.

Compression after running a little bit was 105-115 across all 4. Had a noisy valve, turns out I forgot to set tappet clearance on that one. Had some smoke after a trip down the road, figured out exhaust still had oil in it. Zero smoke now. Oil pressure around 15psi hot at 500rpm

All brakes and seals were replaced underneath, including inside axles, pinion seals, etc. Bearings were cleaned and greased. Got the brakes bleed, good pedal.

Made a trip around the block, no hood, fenders, grill, windshield or seat, think we have all done something similar! Radiator has a crack in the top, radiator cap is bad, and speedometer cable needs replaced.

Still need to install front end metal, wire generator, install key switch, put seats in, and install 2a windshield.

Got it stuck first thing, LOL
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Re: 1945 Willys #426468

Post by Stretch44875 » Thu Aug 31, 2017 6:47 am

Got another piece, grease gun. Still need bracket, hood still has reinforcement plates.

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Re: 1945 Willys #426468

Post by 70th Division » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:19 am

Hello,

Nice progress Stretch !!
Keep us updated
I also enjoyed your video !!
Great news that there is no smoke :D :D :D
Best Regards.

Ray

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Re: 1945 Willys #426468

Post by Stretch44875 » Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:07 am

Been working the bugs out. Temp, fuel, and Speedo are dead, replaced temp, new speedo on its way. Saving old ones, maybe they can be repaired. New speedo cable also. Radiator top tank is full of cracks, but core is good. Using my 2a radiator for now. Been driving a decent amount, Jeep runs really nice. Got a really rusty orginial screwdriver, needs new wood.

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Re: 1945 Willys #426468

Post by Stretch44875 » Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:15 am

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Re: 1945 Willys #426468

Post by Stretch44875 » Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:20 am

Built a seat. I'm 6'8", so Jeeps are a little small for me. Used some old bus seats, and fitted seat around rear fender well. Gained about 2.5 inches in length room, raised about 2 in, and leaned seat back about 2 extra. I fit much better now. Seat bolts in using stock bolt holes, so I can swap original seat in. Didn't cut the body.
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Re: 1945 Willys #426468

Post by Stretch44875 » Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:02 am

It's green! Daughter and I masked, light sanding, and painted, in about 6 hours. Still needs body work at some point, but looks so much better.
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Re: 1945 Willys #426468

Post by Chuck Lutz » Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:49 am

Stretch...I'm only 6' 4" but I pulled the brake/clutch pedals for a cleanup and painting and reset them on the 2nd notch so they set LOWER which makes it easier to get my feet up onto them when going down the road. You will have to recheck the clutch linkage and the brake linkage so they aren't dragging or anything but it gives you just a little more room and if you are 6' 8" then you would appreciate that big time!
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Re: 1945 Willys #426468

Post by Stretch44875 » Thu Sep 21, 2017 6:10 am

Pedal height seems okay for now.

Got a lube chart and holder, installed and painted.
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