WOW! Now that is a story!
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That old jeep has seen a lot!
This web site has a ton of info. It includes information on the French Hotchkiss Willys.
http://wwiijeepparts.com/Archives/JeepSerialNumber.html
Yep, Like this.
That's correct - at least my understanding! It has a modified ignition circuit to use 12 volts parts but working in a 24 volts circuit.
The Solex seems to be fairly straight forward, and yes, parts are readily available (so far) over here.
[QUOTE=LarrBeard;11919]Reporting back: Great news - the Teflon tape on the threads did the trick! No more fuel line leak. Further good news, after completely cleaning all the leads / connections, no further starter issue either. She fired right up and is running like a top! Thanks again!
Great news indeed!
I would go back after that fitting with a new flare and a new nut if it acts up again. A fuel leak is never good.
Will do! Thanks again for the helpful advice.
Many farmhouses and barns from Normandy through Paris have WWII Jeeps parts built into the structures. I've seen pictures of MB hoods flattened out to make roofing.