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Today, 08:45 AM

bmorgil replied to a thread Veteran's Day 2024 in Willys Jeeps - General Discussion

God bless them all and their families. What a gift. Freedom is definitely not free. The most expensive cost of The United States of America.

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Today, 08:30 AM

gmwillys started a thread Veteran's Day 2024 in Willys Jeeps - General Discussion

Thank you for your service and to take pause to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and the friends who have passed away too soon from the...

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11-07-2024, 09:34 AM

gmwillys replied to a thread Need advice : Vent lines for the Air Cleaner on M38 in Willys Jeeps - General Discussion

Welcome Randybee1 I'm a little late to the party, but here is one of the best diagrams that I had in my archive of nearly worthless knowledge: ...

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11-07-2024, 09:28 AM

gmwillys replied to a thread My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5 in Introduce Yourself

Old Jeeps or anything that has been around the block a few times has the potential to be troublesome when it comes to wiring harnesses. In northern...

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11-06-2024, 08:18 AM

LarrBeard replied to a thread My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5 in Introduce Yourself

Connectors on wiring harnesses are a perpetual weak point. GMWillys can speak to that on things other that old Jeeps. I put a replacement wiring...

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11-05-2024, 10:02 PM

56willys replied to a thread My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5 in Introduce Yourself

I agree with the comfortable shoes! Always be prepared for weather changes as well, you never know how long you'll be. Well I dug into the wiring...

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11-03-2024, 06:18 PM

bmorgil replied to a thread Need advice : Vent lines for the Air Cleaner on M38 in Willys Jeeps - General Discussion

The cap of the master cylinder is vented so as the volume of fluid decreases in the master cylinder as the pads/shoes activate, wear, and fluid...

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11-03-2024, 02:26 PM

Randybee1 replied to a thread Need advice : Vent lines for the Air Cleaner on M38 in Willys Jeeps - General Discussion

bmorgil, you're right .... Thank you LarrBeard, very good info!!! I still do not understand the theory behind venting the master cylinder. Its a...

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11-02-2024, 06:54 PM

bmorgil replied to a thread Need advice : Vent lines for the Air Cleaner on M38 in Willys Jeeps - General Discussion

I think you will find the link LarrBeard posted is as good as you will find. The Master Cylinder is vented and could take on water if submerged.

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11-02-2024, 11:32 AM

Randybee1 replied to a thread Need advice : Vent lines for the Air Cleaner on M38 in Willys Jeeps - General Discussion

Thanks Guys, I have all 5 manuals. I haven't seen a good description (yet) of the vacuum lines/vent lines. Still trying to digest all this new info....

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11-02-2024, 08:20 AM

bmorgil replied to a thread Need advice : Vent lines for the Air Cleaner on M38 in Willys Jeeps - General Discussion

Welcome RandyBee! LarrBeard has you on the right track. Here is a link to the Tech section of this forum for the Engine/Clutch Military manuals on...

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11-02-2024, 07:41 AM

LarrBeard replied to a thread Need advice : Vent lines for the Air Cleaner on M38 in Willys Jeeps - General Discussion

RandyBee: Welcome to the forum. Your M38 had a fairly complex fording system of lines and vents that went to the gas tank, brake cylinder,...

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11-01-2024, 04:23 PM

Randybee1 started a thread Need advice : Vent lines for the Air Cleaner on M38 in Willys Jeeps - General Discussion

Hey guys, New Jeep owner as of last week. An M38. I'm trying to fix some "loose ends" and need some help. So.... 1. My Air Cleaner just has 2...

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10-31-2024, 04:53 PM

LarrBeard replied to a thread Ignition timing question in Tech Questions, Answers, How-To

Congratulations - you just learned that the three tools you need with an old Jeep are penetrating oil, a small hammer/heat gun and patience. Bubba...

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10-31-2024, 04:29 PM

Fester replied to a thread Ignition timing question in Tech Questions, Answers, How-To

Hello- after 3 days heating the block with a heat gun and spraying wd40 around the shaft it came loose. Had to also tap it with a hammer and use an...

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10-29-2024, 03:09 PM

bmorgil replied to a thread Ignition timing question in Tech Questions, Answers, How-To

You are correct Fester, just the housing or "body" should move. The housing often gets frozen in the block making it very difficult to change the...

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10-29-2024, 09:18 AM

Fester replied to a thread Just picked up a 1964 CJ5. in Introduce Yourself

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10-29-2024, 08:50 AM

Fester replied to a thread Ignition timing question in Tech Questions, Answers, How-To

Thanks for the quick response. So when you fine tune the spark, does the entire shaft rotate? I thought it was stationary and only the distributor...

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10-29-2024, 08:29 AM

bmorgil replied to a thread Ignition timing question in Tech Questions, Answers, How-To

Fester, shoot me some pictures if you can. I am wondering if you have a conversion or an aftermarket distributor. The "PerTronix" PNX-1548 igniter is...

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10-29-2024, 06:59 AM

Fester replied to a thread Ignition timing question in Tech Questions, Answers, How-To

Thanks for the info. Yesterday I went thru the procedure. Set #1 on TDC and the timing mark was right on. Put the timing light on it and it was...

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10-28-2024, 05:04 PM

bmorgil replied to a thread My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5 in Introduce Yourself

Hahahaha! I hear that gm! I have taken a "nice walk" a few times in my life.

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10-28-2024, 01:07 PM

gmwillys replied to a thread My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5 in Introduce Yourself

One needs to always wear comfortable shoes when going out for a drive. After finally replacing the original fuel tank, the Heep has been pretty...

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10-27-2024, 10:35 AM

bmorgil replied to a thread Ignition timing question in Tech Questions, Answers, How-To

Fester, see if this thread helps. https://willysjeepforum.kaiserwillys.com/showthread.php?3281-134-distributor-intstall Set the timing with...

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10-26-2024, 01:57 PM

Fester started a thread Ignition timing question in Tech Questions, Answers, How-To

Hello- I have a 64 CJ5 with the F134 engine and trying to set the timing. The previous owner installed an electronic distributor. What I noticed is...

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10-26-2024, 07:37 AM

bmorgil replied to a thread Just picked up a 1964 CJ5. in Introduce Yourself

Welcome Fester! Your fire wall numbers are probably the VIN or serial number of your Jeep. If you Google "Willys F134 Casting Numbers" you will find...

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10-26-2024, 07:35 AM

Fester started a thread Serial number identification in Willys Jeeps - General Discussion

Hello Just picked up a 64 CJ5 with the F134. Wondering what these numbers identify: Serial number on firewall- 8305 166407 Engine number at...

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10-25-2024, 11:23 AM

56willys replied to a thread My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5 in Introduce Yourself

Maybe the underglow was just too much for flossy to handle.

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10-25-2024, 11:20 AM

56willys replied to a thread My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5 in Introduce Yourself

Well guys, I guess I am a true willys owner now. I finally had my first breakdown. My Dad and I went to take Flossy out for a quick drive last night...

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10-25-2024, 09:27 AM

Fester started a thread Just picked up a 1964 CJ5. in Introduce Yourself

The Jeep has the F134 engine, aluminum radiator, 2” lift, new 2-barrel Weber carburetor, electric fuel pump and pressure regulator, and some other...

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10-22-2024, 02:59 PM

gmwillys replied to a thread My first vehicle! 1956 CJ5 in Introduce Yourself

We were all young once upon a time. I kid about the mall crawlers and the squatted trucks fad, but the rock lights give Flossy a good, functional...

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