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Jimmy Strauss Is Rebuilding My F-134, Any Recommendations?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by GillaFunk, Apr 4, 2020.

  1. Apr 4, 2020
    GillaFunk

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    I am planning on doing a frame off on a new to me ‘59 and returning it to factory new eventually. I’m currently 2 hours from JS and since engines aren’t something I’m comfortable with, I’m having him do this work so I can enjoy the Jeep on the road until I have shop space. Right now JS will perform a complete overhaul. Other than the typical work he does like repairing any cracks, balancing crank, bearings, pistons, honing, etc etc , I’m having him install a Pertronix ignition, replace the clutch and probably a new radiator

    while there, is there any other items or mods I should consider?

    This is my first Jeep, and first eventual complete restoration. However I’m focusing just on engine and related components. She drives fine now, but burns a LOT of oil (1 qt per 50 miles) so she smokes pretty good and has very poor performance and idle issues and barely gets 11mpg. She shifts fine, t/c works no problems in hi/lo, lockers are solid, no electrical gremlins.

    Thanks in advance

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  2. Apr 4, 2020
    Admiral Cray

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    Welcome from Bainbridge Island, WA... :wel:

    You might want to start a post in Introduction Forum and tell us about you and your Jeep...

    Picture always help us how to advise you and we are noisy...

    Original engine you're having rebuilt?...
     
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    Walt Couch

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    Welcome from Ga.
     
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    Jay's WWII Jeeps

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    Jimmy will do you right!!
    Jay
     
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    Admiral Cray

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    Now I like that... (y)
     
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    bigbendhiker

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    I like those Yokohama's. They look good on there! What size are they?

    Good looking Jeep too!
     
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    GillaFunk

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    Thanks. I’m like simple and traditional.
    Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 LT245/75R-16

    They have worked great in the snow this winter. Snow above the fenders......no problem
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2020
    Jeepsterjim

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    Jimmy does it right. His main man is around 90 years young!.
     
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    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    Welcome from Post Falls!
     
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  10. Apr 9, 2020
    Bigdaddy13

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    Welcome! Nice jeep.
     
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  11. Apr 9, 2020
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Who is Jimmy Strauss?
     
  12. Apr 10, 2020
    Jeepsterjim

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    look him up....restores Jeeps for people from all over the world. Amazing work. He's going to allow me to help rebuild my T-90C. What a treat.

    Jimmy Strauss, Placerville, CA
     
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