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    bmorgil, you don't know how bad I wanted to get...

    bmorgil, you don't know how bad I wanted to get it wired up and running!! I'm knocking out a little bit everyday that I'm home. I'll be off to work for a few weeks but I already have a list of...
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    The engine, tranny/transfer case are back home in...

    The engine, tranny/transfer case are back home in the chassis where they belong!! I actually feel like I'm making some good progress. Nice to see things come together.
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    Thanks for all the advice on the shift tower. I...

    Thanks for all the advice on the shift tower. I pulled it apart and there was really no significant wear on any of the components. The rivets that hold the shift forks to the shift rods were kind...
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    Sorry for the delay in getting a pic. The shift...

    Sorry for the delay in getting a pic. The shift fork on the right, for second gear, seems to have some slop. I'm thinking the pin that secures it to the rod is worn. There is a small amount of...
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    bmorgil, thanks for the insight. Is there a...

    bmorgil, thanks for the insight. Is there a certain position that the shift rail should be in, in relation to the ball/spring when installing? I'll try attaching the shift stems and see if it's...
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    I haven't posted in a while but I'm still...

    I haven't posted in a while but I'm still plugging away. Just finished a refresh of the T90 and Dana 18. It was fairly straight forward and I didn't run into any real issues. I do have a couple of...
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    Does anyone know what these old jeeps came from...

    Does anyone know what these old jeeps came from the factory with, spring wise? My '59 CJ5 has nine leaf spring packs in the rear and seven in the front. Don't know if they are original or not.
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    Thanks for the suggestions, gentlemen. The...

    Thanks for the suggestions, gentlemen. The Fee-Pro gasket set looks like a winner. I'm gonna check into the rest of the parts individually.
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    I'm knee deep in disassembling my T90 and Dana18....

    I'm knee deep in disassembling my T90 and Dana18. I'm amazed at how robust yet relatively simple these units are. It looks like both units will need nothing more than gaskets, seals, thrust...
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    gmwillys, that's would be a great snag, to get...

    gmwillys, that's would be a great snag, to get that kind of wire. On my '59, was the original wiring harness composed of the cloth coated wiring or was it the usual plastic coated wiring? I'm not...
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    I guess I'll take the advice provided and start...

    I guess I'll take the advice provided and start looking at a pre-made harness. I've done electrical work but it's surely not my specialty. Thanks for all the advice, gentlemen.
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    The steering box is done. Everything looks good...

    The steering box is done. Everything looks good on that end. My next project, when I get home, is to address the wiring harness. I'm debating on whether to build a completely new harness from...
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    I tried the freezer method and got the upper...

    I tried the freezer method and got the upper bearing race in place. Just took a couple of gentle taps. The lower race is still chilling. Hopefully it doesn't fight me too badly. Bmorgil, I don't...
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    Found a couple of gems this weekend while...

    Found a couple of gems this weekend while visiting my parents in Montana. Found the original owners manual! Never knew that it still existed. It's not in the best condition but its all there and...
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    Bmorgil, the idea of sending it to my machinist...

    Bmorgil, the idea of sending it to my machinist was an idea that I’d also considered. I’m gonna hit a few parts houses this week and see if I can get lucky first.
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    Well, I feel like I'm making some progress this...

    Well, I feel like I'm making some progress this month. Got the axels back on the chassis and she's setting on her tires. Still tons of things to do but at least I can look at something that shows...
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    My wife has a 2013 Buick with the 2.0L turbo. ...

    My wife has a 2013 Buick with the 2.0L turbo. Has the paper element that's located on the top of the engine. Love it. Easy change and no mess.
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    I've currently got a 30 gallon Kobalt that I've...

    I've currently got a 30 gallon Kobalt that I've had for about 7yrs. It works ok for small jobs but I need something bigger for the new shop. I'm also looking for another tank to increase volume. ...
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    That's gonna be a lot less expensive than media...

    That's gonna be a lot less expensive than media blasting or buying another truck load of DA sand paper! Can't wait to try these abrasive brushes out!. Also on my list of things to get done is to...
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    gmwillys, that looks like what I need. I've...

    gmwillys, that looks like what I need. I've gotten just about everything I can with my DA. Looks like a trip to Harbor Freight for me. Thanks.
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    Haven't posted much lately. Still slowly...

    Haven't posted much lately. Still slowly chipping away at the old girl. I had a question about media blasting. I've been using a DA sander to get rid of the old paint, down to the original red...
  22. I got lucky and have a friend with experience...

    I got lucky and have a friend with experience rebuilding our engines and he's 1/2 mile down the road. He has my engine pulled apart right now. Everything looked pretty good with the exception of...
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    Without the supreme sacrifice of our veterans, we...

    Without the supreme sacrifice of our veterans, we would never know the freedoms that we enjoy everyday. Never forget those who paid such a dear price.
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    I was able to talk my better half into helping...

    I was able to talk my better half into helping place the tub on the rolling chassis, once! She said that was more than enough. I ended up losing several of my mounting point marks and needed to...
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    Well, I was finally able to get out in the shop...

    Well, I was finally able to get out in the shop and get some work done on the CJ5. The new hat channel is all plug welded and dressed. That's a job I hope I never have to do again!! Today I get...
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