There is a spring also that holds the pedal linkage all the way into the MC. This is a long spring that goes from the pedal linkage to a frame...
If you got the plate behind the pass. seat I would say from everything else disscussed it's an M38 tub. How about the frame? does it have the...
And one thing that most of us forget on the trail or trying to diagnose electrical problems a can of WD-40 for water displacement. (it's the only...
Jeeping is a hobby...Well lets just say that older, less "green" Jeeps didn't ever deliver on the MPG. I have talked with owners today of the Jeep...
The WWII engines were tested by the Government back in '41 and recieved a 20 mpg. (not that then, as now these are even close) Plus the axles were...
Sammy, That oil bath air filter is correct for a '47 2a. Almost all MB/GPW's and CJ2a's up untill late '47 early '48 had the oaks filter. There...
I use a junk tranny input shaft for an alignment tool. When you tighten down the pressure plate just do it evenly with the inserted alignment tool...
I've repaired many tanks from three 2a'a to an M38A1. If the problem is pin holes or seams leaking than a tank liner is the ticket. I've gotten...
You will find there are two spring tentioners (I'm assuming we are talking T18 transfercase) the early springs had a stamped hole for the shaft to...
Here's a little tidbit from the 2A page on torque specs. You might want to copy it just to have it....
Let me throw a wrench into everyones Knowledge here. The early Jeeps were never supplied with a filter,..Let me refraize this. The oil filter was...
I would approch this with the tank out first. Then fit the seat. If you have any of the original mounting holes along with the stop on the rear...
You don't need an excessive amount of greese between the inner and outer bearings. I throw an extra wipe just on the inside of the race and an...
All of the above. Just make sure the title is good as well. I do love the 3b, don't see too many out there, ugly as most feel about them.
King bearings, caster, camber...what ever. The king bearings I've seen are always worn out, the races always show a "ripple" The problem is that...
Somehow the 3B has an ugly factor that starts to grow on a guy, kinda like the ugly kid only a mother could love. Kinda like a morph state between...
I'm with Steve here. The biggest thing is the frame condition. I see alot of these rusted out at the rear spring perches and bad front frame...
To really know what you got, put the Jeep under a load untill it's good and hot. Work it for a hour dragging or pulling something to put a load on...
There are some posts on the 2A page about rebuilding the column shift assembly. Also a good site here....
one other possable leak area would be the end plug of the cam shaft. in this case you still have to pull the engine. Alot of people have replaced...
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