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Aging the CJ

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Howitser, Jan 23, 2011.

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  1. Jan 24, 2011
    mainejeep

    mainejeep Member

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    this is probably from the transitional period. when the parts were still around and needed to be used up thats just my 2 cents :rofl: my 66 doesnt have the snorkle cut out but my 59 tub does if i can remember right (tub in a snowbank) :rofl: which reminds me i need to dig it out and get it to the shop :rofl:
     
    mainejeep, Jan 24, 2011
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  2. Jan 25, 2011
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    The cutout we're talking about is in the hood, not the tub.:)
     
    Patrick, Jan 25, 2011
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  3. Jan 25, 2011
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Hey Howie, where are you in northcentral PA?
    I do some wheelin in the se corner of Tioga county a couple times a year, with 40 or so of my friends... near Blossburg...
     
    lynn, Jan 25, 2011
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  4. Jan 25, 2011
    Howitser

    Howitser New Member

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    The Differentials are stock CJ-3a (see Photos) not sure the dana designation.

    Lynn, Not far from Bloss...twix Wellsboro and Ansonia, north of 6... up on top.


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    Howitser, Jan 25, 2011
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  5. Jan 25, 2011
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    So you're right on Big Pine, more or less. Beautiful area, Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania.. We used to camp at Tiadaghton in the late 80s/early 90s before we moved over naar Bloss. I'll send you a PM when we get close to May, see if you're up for some fun, camping, trails, etc.

    As for the front axle, see the diagram below. Look on the housing webbing at arrow #3. It may also be cast into the webbing on the back of the diff, between the main body of the housing and the area that supports the pinion bearing. Clean off these webs, usually has a number cast into the web on one side or the other as seen from the top.

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    lynn, Jan 25, 2011
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  6. Jan 25, 2011
    EricM

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    I think I see a vent in the front cover, assuming that the cover wasn't swapped, wouldn't that make it a dana 25?
     
    EricM, Jan 25, 2011
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  7. Jan 25, 2011
    oldtime

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    Correct, the front is a Dana/Spicer model 25 !
    The rear is obviously a Dana/Spicer model 44 and 1951 was the first year for this model of axle.
     
    oldtime, Jan 25, 2011
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  8. Jan 25, 2011
    timgr

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    Howie, what do you want to do with this Jeep?

    Clearly it's a '51 '3A chassis. If it were mine, I'd put a repop flatty body on it and make it back into a '3A.
     
    timgr, Jan 25, 2011
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  9. Jan 25, 2011
    Howitser

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    Well, It's a project for me to tinker with and to hone old skills and learn new ones workin with sheet metal. I will probably do a body off cleaning and repair to make it reliable and repair and replace the 5 body if it is fixable so it'll be useable for puttin' around. I would like to do the body replace and make it a flatty again, but we'll see how the bucks are then. I ain't lookin to make it showroom or classic, I wanna use it as a recreational driver in the mountains.

    Lynn, I'm always up for a campfire and a few barley's

    Thanks for the info on the diff's, I'm hoping an internal check will show good gears and bearings so a gasket and refill is all thats needed.
     
    Howitser, Jan 25, 2011
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  10. Jan 25, 2011
    mainejeep

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    i realize this... the hood came with the tub i bought i whole spare tub windshield fenders hood...all original. and mine has the cut out. and battery top.. i was guessing the year cause i couldnt see the tub at the time..
     
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    mainejeep, Jan 25, 2011
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