61 CJ5 Resto Restart Info

[TJones]

[QUOTE=test1328;18352]Here's another question for you. In disconnecting the wiring in various places within the engine compartment, I've run across several of these cylindrical looking things. The cylinder I'm talking about is in the upper left portion of the attached. Are these just fusible links? I would assume so, but wasn't sure.

Wiring.jpg

Yes Sir those are fusible links, and yes you can get them at any O’riellys or Napa auto parts stores

[test1328]

[QUOTE=TJones;18355]

Here's another question for you. In disconnecting the wiring in various places within the engine compartment, I've run across several of these cylindrical looking things. The cylinder I'm talking about is in the upper left portion of the attached. Are these just fusible links? I would assume so, but wasn't sure.

Wiring.jpg

Yes Sir those are fusible links, and yes you can get them at any O’riellys or Napa auto parts stores

Thanks, TJ. Is there any way to figure out what Amp rating these fusible links are, sort of like fuses? I haven't tried to clean any up and I don't know that I actually have a problem one and need to replace it, I'm just wondering.

Thanks!

[test1328]

I hate to keep asking questions, but I really do appreciate everyone's knowledge and expertise here. The information in invaluable. Don't know where else I would even dream of finding this information.

For the engine rebuild, I intend to have a new clutch installed and intend to buy one once I pull the engine and can confirm what size it needs to be. The engine builder will include the new clutch when he balances the engine. But that got me wondering again about what other parts on the engine I should be sure to tell the engine guy to be sure to replace. I'm sure he knows more than me on what might be able to be re-used and what absolutely should be replaced, but I'd like to be able to confirm that with him when I drop it off. So, can you tell me what other parts I should be sure to replace now, while they are working on it?

[bmorgil]

I would send the distributor here: http://www.willysdistributors.com/ Your engine guy should be able to tell you what you need as he goes. Peripherals like the starter, alternator, distributor and carburetor should all be new or rebuilt or checked out to be sure they are as good as your new engine. The water pump and the fuel pump should be replaced. The oil pump needs to be disassembled and checked out by your engine builder. The gasket is a paper shim and is very difficult to find. I had to make mine. I have a ton of gasket shim if anyone needs some PM me. It comes in several foot rolls. It sets the clearance for the pump. Because of this it is often favorable to buy a new Melling pump https://www.melling.com/parts-lookup/. If I had it to do over again I would do just that!