Thanks guys - got it fixed!
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Thanks guys - got it fixed!
Rear bench seat has popped out of joints on each side; any special “tricks” to get it back in?
Thanks for the info lads - spoke w/ mechanics at the Auto Skills Center & gonna try replacing the brake hoses first
Will keep you updated
Lads-
Finally got a 12v system put in the MB; runs like a top & no issues with it so far
Here's the question I have for everyone: When I drive the Jeep for more than a mile or so, when I take...
Thanks for the intel fellas - will bring her to Auto Skills her on Benning tomm or Friday & will update with what we find out!
Chris
Lads-
The 1944 MB that i help maintain for the National Infantry Museum has a few issues that I'd like to see if others have run into the same;
1. Gas Cap
Replaced the Gas Tank & cap about a...
Thanks fellas - I think I'm running into the same "operating issues" that LarrBeard has + I'm not operating the vehicle as often as I'd like to; thanks everyone for the intel!
Chris
Lads-
Still having the occasional startup problems with my 1944 MB; have only been running non-ethanol fuel in it since replacing the gas tank [corrosion] - should I be adding a lead Additive to...
Gents-
What do you all recommend for a good 6V replacement battery?
For quite some time I've been posting on another thread about fixing up / troubleshooting the 1944 Willys MB that I help maintain for the National Infantry Association here at Fort Benning - really...
Thanks man!
Thanks to @gmwillys for the intel above; we have the Jeep at the Auto Skills center on-post & stopped by today to check on progress; one of the mechanics stated that there's a special tool used to...
So, as I'm been seeing for the past year, when you have a success with your Willys, something else pops up......
Brought the jeep to the National Infantry Museum last Saturday to show her off &...
Thanks for the intel @bmorgil!
Well we've finally got success! Replaced the fuel tank & complete distributor assembly, and now runs no problem! Will use only non-ethanol fuel for it as well. Had a slight issue not wanting to...
Here’s the Jeep with the fuel tank removed - needs a smidge of epoxy work for two small holes in the hull
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So - the next phase continues....
Ordered a complete new distributor and fuel tank & will be mounting them this weekend; the fellas at the Fort Benning MWR Auto Skills center have tested...
Lads thanks so much for everyone’s advice; were are going forward with cleaning out the fuel tank w/ the recommended techniques & “line” the inside of the tank; also have a source of another fuel...
latest update - was at the Auto Skills Center on Saturday here at Fort Benning for about 1/2 the day [had to leave to watch Army "schwak" Navy 15-0 in the Army/Navy Game!] Got some great help from...
Latest update - verified that the spark plugs had correct gap, checked points & timing & looks like the culprit is a failing ignition coil - tested each one of the spark plugs with an inline spark...
I'm going to take it back to the Auto Skills center tomm & see if I can get some help w/ the timing, etc.
Looking at my earlier post, just wanted to be clear that the Jeep does not start unless I...
Replaced the plugs & ensured the right # wires were connected from the distributor cap to plugs; engine turns over but still won’t catch - sprayed some carburetor cleaner into the carburetor & got it...
Thanks lads - will definitely try the spark plug test tomm
So, replaced the points & condenser cap, she turns over, but still won’t start; can see clear fuel inside the fuel pump globe & screen is clean; mechanics said that since it’s a new battery, the Jeep...
Thanks for all the intel lads - heading to the Auto Skills Center tomm & see what we can do - will keep you posted