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Well better late than never, and inspired by our "apprentices" (today) fixed the pump and roll solonoids switching and wiring on the M45 530C fire truck, fixed a quad..and finaly also fixed and fired up the 1942 willys jeep just so I could post this requested video. It is a real buzz to drive...

Ok, here's where initiative comes in. (yours). Personally if I wanted to try those out. I would (simply) replace one at a time as the connectors may be just "pull two out, push two in) and if not, I would cut the wires find plugs to fit the clocks, splice wire to plug and give it a try...

In my 5ton M54A2I have similar material all over (the cab floor sides and roof) and under (the hood) and like the driving experience better. I can still hear the whistle and the engine noises (for problems). just a whole lot quieter.

Simple truck simple solution. Number one plug out. (front one) Turn engine with starting handle with finger/thumb covering the hole when you feel the air pushing OUT against your pressure, Insert Wire rod down hole and turn engine SLOW on the starting handle. To "feel for the piston coming up to...

Welcome to the site and th hobby. Congratulations on your acquisition. And Brave for undertaking such a long trip. Take all the advise posted previously. Good luck. Post reports and pictures of your trip.

A very usefull and well adopted for the job you have selcted for it.

What an absalute gem of a find. Well done on the aquisition and the post up pictures of work in progress.

They are all nice looking Mutts. Iv'e only had mine (M151A1) two months, but am planning selling it. Shopping for something else....

(you mean Before?) then no. What do you plan to do with the vehicle? Is it going to be a parts only truck for you?

That 1942 willys jeep is a ground up restored (from the usa) vehicle with beachwood canvasses. It is an absalute delight to drive..With overdrive giving 6 speeds equally spaced. And on 700x16 round profile tires it is low reving good cruise and economical to boot.

The weather held fair today, and I attended the remembrance day parade in the local town. A good attendance, representatives of the forces, public services, air cadets, last post played. Prayers said. "they" are not forgotten in our local town. I took my "best" jeep.

Seems like a nice deal..so enjoy it to the full and post up pictures of the arrival and hopefully your abillity to make full use of it.

Wow! with that determation and go for it you deserve a result. Seems like you have one!. (two!). well done.

I tell you what though..that is one difficult post to decipher. Can you "translate" please? put in ( a ) new turbo, ( My truck ) runs great again, I have ( the ) old turbo (. ) ( the ) shaft moves in and out, ( I )can buy ( A ) rebuil(d) kit for about 100 bucks or have ( the old turbo )...

Glad you solved the "problem" (dad!)...how about some pictures to show us now.

Ok, a sorry saga. However, you should now prepare to obtain "something!" to fit..that Jump cable. Taking that decision is a first step, as then confidence security and satisfaction will steadily follow. You already mentioned being fortunate in the job sector..fortunate indeed in these times, so...

That does sound like an earthing problem. (grounding). I alleays use a "hot" wire straight from a battery positive (+) and with the sharp probe at the other end poke the wiers at various points (enroute) to see if light come up bright, or it that lamp goes out on low beam. Same goes for earthing...

I had one that was not quite so kinked as that one, and leveled it out ok with a softish wooden taper as a drift. If it is a bunch of work or time limit. you could allways fill it in and smooth it with a good "metel mender" filler. My 1/2 penne'th

Welcome to the hobby. Now you are going to start and enjoy a real addiction. (with those) Nice trucks. ..two down..lots to come.