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I didn't hone the cylinders whatsoever. I just soaked them before turning over the motor. Memphis, TX is in the south-east tx panhandle. If you draw a line (lets call it US287) from wichita falls to Amarillo, we are right in the middle. In the middle of nowhere.

I think I got it all figured out. Crisis averted. I am waiting on parts. They shipped out today (like a week after I placed my order) both rad hoses, bypass house are in the mail. Once they arrive I will finally be able to finish out my water pump swap.

finally got around to installing the water pump. It was a BEAUTIFUL day. The old pump was gross as was the cooling system. Once I get everything back together I am going to have to flush the cooling system several times (based on the way everything looks). I installed the new pump and the...

ordered water pump and a new seat cushion. Still too cold to really enjoy being outside w/the jeep.

Ordered a new water pump and driver cushion today. The temp got up to 36* degrees today... a little too chilly to work on the jeep. I haven't forgotten about the old girl though.

thanks for the tips. I will never turn down free advice. 1. I think I have decided on a rough game plan. 3. I purchased surplus plugs online several months ago. I will check the "local" (40miles away) orilleys before buying again...I LOVE to save money. 4. I am keeping an ear to the ground...

Unfortunately no updates on my progress. I have three issues that I am working against here. 1. Sunset here is 540pm which totally sucks!!!. I get off at 6p. It sucks working at night in the freezing weather. 2. Usually during the winter months, it is below freezing by the time I get home...

I have to put progress on hold for a couple of days. I am attending a wedding this weekend so I will be out of pocket from weds-sunday. I have also been working 10hr shifts (sat-tuesday) so I can still get in my 40hrs at the office....so that leaves almost no time to work on the Jeep. I did...

Thanks!!! I was pretty apprehensive at first but I really like how they turned out. After work today, I removed both fenders, grill, and radiator. the "coolant" in the radiator was greenish- brown...ugh. I am hoping this was caused by extended sitting in the field vs contamination from...

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Well I have been spending the last few days working on my data plates. I read A LOT of articles online. Some guys use electrolysis, some guys painted/sanded, etc. This is how I did it: 1. clean everything with sponge/wd40 2. remove plates from master plate (after realizing I should have...

Today I drove the jeep a little. Once again I just piddled around in the field next to my house...it was still SUPER FUN!!! Unfortunately the rain decided to roll in and killed my fun. Tomorrow I am considering pulling the grill, fenders, and body tub. I would like to start working on the...

Well today I decided that I wanted to drive my Jeep before several events occured. 1. before Winter/Snow decides to roll in 2. before I get too far along in the project where I can't drive it for several months (ie tub removal, etc). I still have not had a chance to work on the brakes. So...

This morning I ordered a compression tester for $21 off ebay. It should be here in a few days and I can test compression. After work today I checked the oil and started the jeep. Still had large amounts of blue smoke and a light tic near the valve cover (I used the screwdriver to the ear...

Thanks for the heads up on the hidden head bolt... you saved me a LOT of time vs having to comb the TM when I couldn't find the missing bolt. I have been keeping track of my oil while running/working on the Jeep. At the moment I am between 1/2 to 3/4 way up the hash marks on the dip stick...so...

(most) everything is looking good on the jeep. I have three main issues that I am going to tackle next. I might find that they are the same issue once I tear into the motor. 1. motor burning oil after approx 45sec of running (heavy blue smoke out exhaust). 2. possible sticky valve (I did the...

ITS ALIVE!!! After 12 years of sitting, the Jeep finally returns to the land of the living!!! I was able to pull the straw using one of those magic claw things. today I installed the new plugs + wires. I decided to pull the carb and give it a good cleaning. The carb was full of old nasty...

I have a similar model for the plug wires. works very well in the tight spaces of my m38a1.

I am still fishing for the straw from the PB blaster can. I picked up one of those claw things and am fishing around in the cylinder...I almost had it out a few times hahaha. Well my spark plug wires FINALLY arrived...dang UPS!!! I installed my new plugs and wires (plugs not in the block so...

ran the voltmeter and sure enough. Thanks Clinto! After thinking about it there is really no difference in running 2 12v chargers (one per battery) and having a vehicle/etc with two 12v battery banks that were wired in series. We are still supplying each "side" with 12v...either with a charger...