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The Official "What The Heck Is This?" Thread

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Focker, Feb 19, 2016.

  1. Oct 19, 2019
    Lockman

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    Or......Maybe it's none of the Above ? I'm steering toward the probability that it's leftover from one of your old uni joints ? ....Yeah.....that's the ticket, LoL.

    ( I'm also bet'n witcha that you will NEVER do that again ! :beer: )
     
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  2. Oct 20, 2019
    dozerjim

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  3. Oct 21, 2019
    Lockman

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    Every body most likely knows what this is :
    ' C ' Clip.png
    ..... And we may know what this is called :
    Inverted External Retaining Ring.png

    Anyway.....
    Before my story begins, I want to send a sorta technical beware bulletin to ya'all . The 1st , blurry pic ( sorry ) , is a 'C' clip . it was used by AC Delco & others to hold back the power piston on OEM master cylinder's.
    # 2 is known as a retaining clip. It is presently being used by at least two foreign aftermarket MC mfg's , possibly more.

    What I ran into , & it cost me a a whole lotta time , frustration , delay , heartache , & a bit of dough to make it right , was that a power brake unit's Power Piston will bind and score itself against the latter retaining clip. Then it will lock up your pedal, & rip it out if you pull your pedal back up . It simply won't fit thru the center . :banghead:
    Please , for your sanity & well being, Check the back of ANY new MC that you are about to use. Then, when you find something similar to pic # 2 , R & R it with your original ' C ' clip. Don't be like me, I never even thought of checking for this.:schooled:

    I'll have more after the game tonite.......Oh....BTW, the Disc Brake conversion was the best thing my ' Rosie ' has ever had done. :cool:
    Thanks,
    Richie--------Lockman
     
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  4. Oct 22, 2019
    Charlie Wells

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    I agree. Saw it happen on a GM cabover. U-joint failed at tranny end, hit ground, flailed around inside the frame and broke the brake line. Emergency brake on back of tranny was of no use after that. 55 MPH with no way to stop. Moral - just do the right thing. It's such an easy fix that could save your life, or others. I would not drive it anywhere until the issue is fixed.
     
  5. Nov 25, 2019
    Buildflycrash

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    What the heck?
    Is the plug/cover on the dash a factory thing? Seems I’ve seen others with this cover. 1964 CJ3B

    [​IMG]

    What size is the hole? I’m sure I can put a gauge there.
     
  6. Nov 26, 2019
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    maybe military light switch cover
     
  7. Nov 27, 2019
    hunter blacksmith

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    My cj2 has that plug. Not sure what it’s for either.
     
  8. Nov 28, 2019
    Lockman

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    Hi,
    I believe it was for a Tach..... But not 100% sure.:shrug:
     
  9. Dec 9, 2019
    tripilio

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    I busted this fitting that attaches to the intake manifold and has a hard line that goes to the PCV. Does anyone knows what is the name and where to get it? Thanks!
    20191209_155412-459x816[1].jpg
     
  10. Dec 9, 2019
    ITLKSEZ

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    My ace hardware has them at the far end of the plumbing isle. Not sure what their official name is.
     
  11. Dec 9, 2019
    Admiral Cray

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    Not sure of the size? 90 degree male to female brass elbow...

    Looks like npt...
     
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    Lockman

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    X3 . The Independent Hardware that I work for has this, also . It's a brass , Flared 90 . I believe its 3/8" male to 1/2" female? Verify the thread size & I can
    ' Pay it Forward ' style send one to you. Pm me your address, Ok ? :cool:
     
  13. Dec 9, 2019
    ITLKSEZ

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    The male is 1/8” NPT
     
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    Admiral Cray

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    Need to see what threads into it...
     
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    Admiral Cray

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    Looks like 3/8" npt to me...
     
  16. Dec 9, 2019
    timgr

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    1/8" NPT elbow to flared tube fitting? The flare fitting parts seem more likely to be found at the parts store. You can likely also find it at McMaster-Carr or other online hardware supply. What's the size of the tubing that screws into it, 1/4" OD?

    I'd get it at the Grainger store near me, if Home Depot did not have it: Flared Tube Fittings - Tube Fittings - Grainger Industrial Supply

    Grainger is fast; their website recognizes me and I can order it online with a click for pickup tomorrow at their counter. Not the cheapest, but efficient.
     
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  17. Dec 9, 2019
    Cowboyjeeper

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    Most napas have them
     
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    tripilio

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    PM'd you.
     
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    timgr

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    Generous offer from Lockman, but I suggest you take it to Napa and match it if you cannot recognize the type of fitting by looking at it. I believe it's the 5MTE6 (1/8" NPT) or 5MTE7 (1/4" NPT) from the Grainger site.
     
  20. Dec 9, 2019
    ITLKSEZ

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