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It's sort of a bummer, but at the same time my garage isn't big enough for multiple projects unfortunately. I can use the money for my Grandpa's Jeep now instead.

I finally got it running tonight!...

Bad news on both fronts...

I called the guy a couple hours later to purchase it and he sold it a half hour before that. Oh well...

My starting issue still isn't resolved. I'm getting pretty...

I don't have the starter back yet but apparently there's nothing wrong with the starter. Since I replaced the solenoid I'll throw the starter back on and try again. If that doesn't work, I'll have to...

I replaced the solenoid tonight and I'm waiting to hear about the starter. I actually got the solenoid from AutoZone (luckily I ended up with an older guy that knew immediately what I needed). It...

I don't have the foot push-button starter, just a push button starter on the dash so I know it was converted at some point. I'll replace the solenoid too just to make sure I'm covering all my bases....

Thanks for the replies gentlemen!

GMWillys - I got brand new cables made to length with ends from an old guy electrician that's very reputable in my area. They were excellently made in my opinion....

LarrBeard - I checked the volts on the battery when I hit the switch and it dropped to 4.5v. I checked the volts at the starter where the cable from the solenoid attaches and it obviously says 0...

Well... It happened. I drive the Jeep to the local watering hole and when I go to leave, it will NOT start. It barely cranked at all. I was finally lucky enough to get it started after hours of...

I've seen plenty of pictures of original seats but the frames are a little tough to come by and I'm not in the position to drop 6-800 on seats and cushions right now. When I drive it now, my head...

I'll give it a try next time it's having troubles starting after sitting. I got it out a little bit tonight and it started fairly easily. The starter is turning really slow to the point it stops and...

What if you just removed the gas cap and sprayed some air in there with an air compressor (while holding a rag over the opening of course) to push the fuel through? I guess I just feel like cranking...

Bmorgil - it's an option but I'd rather find a good fix for the issue instead!

I am going to try an inline check valve I think. Once I do, I'll post up the results! Thanks for all the info guys!

An inline check valve is a good idea but shouldn't the filter be doing that job as well? Sorry, I guess I should've mentioned mine does have a fuel filter. What do you end up doing LarrBeard to get...

Mine will not pull the fuel enough to start once it sits for a week or so unless I get it running with starter fluid. I'll try to get a video of it but not sure how to upload it because of the size....

Wow! Thanks for the input LarrBeard.

The paint is part of the sentimental value because I helped pick out the leaves when I was younger and my grandfather sprayed them, imprinted them onto the...

Thanks a bunch gmwillys! I thought the same thing about the starting issue but wasn't sure what the best way to approach it would be. I'll check out the East coast forum soon as well as LarrBeard's...

Hi everyone! I recently inherited a 1946 cj2a from my grandfather that passed away. This Willy's had a lot of sentimental value to me and since owning it, I've really enjoyed learning about them....