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Dauntless trouble update

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Patrick, May 12, 2011.

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  1. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    The oil cap came from another Dauntless, I think. The breather came from Autozone. On that valve cover (with the bigger hole) I brazed a washer on it so it would accept a standard 1 1/4" grommet. The other side I punched out to the same with a chassis punch.
     
    Patrick, May 29, 2011
    #81
  2. wheelie

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    Good show old man, good show. Glad the problem is solved and that it was not a more serious issue.
     
    wheelie, May 30, 2011
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  3. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I do sleep better now that that's all over...:D Now I just gotta get some miles on it..70 so far..:D
     
    Patrick, May 30, 2011
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  4. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I put about 50 highway miles on it today.:D :D :D It seems to have a bit more power than the old one....A bit..;)
     
    Patrick, May 31, 2011
    #84
  5. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Quite an adventure - thanks for sharing. Glad that it turned out ok and that you are back on the road.
     
    timgr, May 31, 2011
    #85
  6. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    You know, it's a good thing that I generally enjoy working on the Jeep.
    FWIW, I emailed pics of the repair and a "repair order" to the rebuilder, and it's been submitted for reimbursement. The core gets picked up tomorrow...
     
    Patrick, May 31, 2011
    #86
  7. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Dare I ask who the builder was? I normally take mine down to a little old guy who knows these things inside and out for the machine work, but he is 91 now and I am not sure how long he will be with us.
     
    Warloch, May 31, 2011
    #87
  8. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    S&J engines in Spokane.

    FWIW, everything on this motor looks great. For whatever that's worth. Their website makes their operation look pretty impressive, too. FWIW
     
    Patrick, May 31, 2011
    #88
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