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What Did You Do To Your Jeep Today?

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Focker, Jul 23, 2016.

  1. Aug 18, 2019
    Rich M.

    Rich M. Shoe salesman 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    No more mystery. Rod bearing out on 2 , 1 not looking hot. Crank scored. Only thing I can figure is from sitting the assembly lube deteriorated. Note to self, even with proper assembly go through engines that have been sitting. I guess that even fire on the floor is going in. Maybe it's a sign the 327 and Muncie should go in the next project. Fire sale the commando 400 off to Chris...
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    BTW, anyone got an even fire flywheel?
     
  2. Aug 18, 2019
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    Oh man that sucks. Sorry to hear.
     
  3. Aug 18, 2019
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    I feel your pain my brother. :(
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2019
    Rich M.

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    :gaah:current thinking is to pull the engine. If the rod ends are not beat up get a crank kit. Current one is 10/20 so it's toast..
     
  5. Aug 18, 2019
    3b a runnin

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  6. Aug 19, 2019
    Jw60

    Jw60 Sitting up n buckled down. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    About 4 years ago I backed my CJ5 up into the garage of my new house with a broken tooth on the reverse idler, blown passenger front wheel bearings and brakes and put it on jackstands.

    [​IMG]20190817_002322 by Joe with a jeep, on Flickr

    Today.... at 1am central

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    I know 2 of these are from a coworker but I forgot which 2. I don't recall who gave me the other pair. Concrete floors are great!
     
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  7. Aug 19, 2019
    Jw60

    Jw60 Sitting up n buckled down. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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  8. Aug 20, 2019
    Muzikp

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    Ugh... I really hate that for you, sorry to see that :(
     
  9. Aug 20, 2019
    Rich M.

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    Thanks for the condolences guys. I'll start the pull out this week. Good news my machine guy says it should turn out clean at 30 under and they can usually go 40 on these if necessary. More pita than anything else...
     
  10. Aug 20, 2019
    Jw60

    Jw60 Sitting up n buckled down. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    So are you rebuilding the bottom end or swapping engines? Turning the crank and some undersize bearings sounds pretty good since it is otherwise a good known engine.
     
  11. Aug 20, 2019
    Rich M.

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    Currently plan is to pull the engine and go through the bottom end. If the rod end(s) are good turn the crank and new bearings. Hoping it's just 1&2 right now.
     
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  12. Aug 22, 2019
    jjdebarros

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    Got the windshield installed and hood on. Delusional enough to think I might be able to drive it this weekend! :bananatool:
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  13. Aug 22, 2019
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I melted the stupid big plastic head off the TJ key (and two others) so my keys would fit in my pocket again.

    That count?

    ;)
     
  14. Aug 22, 2019
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    only if you have pictures
     
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  15. Aug 22, 2019
    KeithR

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    Had transmission rebuilt - getting 2nd gear back! Novak rebuild kit

     
  16. Aug 22, 2019
    jeepstar

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    Took it for a drive. Wife said the engine is ticking :shock:
    I didn't hear it though .
    And Hendrix always likes when he gets the front seat too.

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  17. Aug 24, 2019
    Rich M.

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    6 bolts from coming out.
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  18. Aug 26, 2019
    Rich M.

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    Out.
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    Tell me your secrets. I need a witch doctor or something. I'm beginning to think my Jeep hates me.....
     
  19. Aug 26, 2019
    Lockman

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    Aw...'Cmon Rich...........You're a Jeep Doctor if I ever knew one ! :schooled: ( I don't think she hates ya.... maybe she dislikes you strongly right about now, but you'll make her feel better soon .... LoL )
     
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  20. Aug 27, 2019
    Lockman

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    Hey Brother Rich............ If your engines sat for such a long time, I was wondering if you did the old initial start up thing of priming the oil pump thru the distributor drive to the cam ? Don't get me wrong here , I'm not being a smartass , I'm just trying to be of support to you 'cuz I feel for you having to redo that engine .
    On another note...... it's come to my attention that you have a 327 in your Shop !!!! (y)...... Can we Talk ???????
    Richie
     
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