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Let's make a list...
new sleeves / piston 6+~150 = $900
ARP head bolts for a cummins ~$450 (i guess for a multi they are not cheaper)
full gasket set ~$450
camshaft reground ~$500
lifters
ARP rod bolts
main bearings (2sets for full groove)
cam bearings...
with a threading die like this:
https://www.google.de/search?q=threading+die+hex&biw=1440&bih=708&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=CbISVKPyEIu7ygPI3oL4BQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg
you can clean the threads easily. Ratched, deep socket, cutting oil. Thats it.
This :
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?116093-M35A2-Deuce-Torque-Spec-Cheat-Sheet&highlight=torque
is extremly helpfull!
You got the right torque and the TM number for every (nearly) job on a deuce!
You will find the correct torque pattern easily!
I've trialed everything with my...
turn the engine over and check for cracks...guess how i know it?aua
I'ordered the gaskets and cleaned the block first. All head bolts are rusted in, no chance to remove them....i've cleaned the whole surface around the bolts, 1 day work...after that i started to clean the bore, turned over and...
That was the reason for my decision....Jeep seats are much less contoured. Trial the Rampage Bucket seat , its availible trough Amazon and others..
http://www.amazon.com/Rampage-5044915-Denim-Standard-Bucket/dp/B000E86Z6Q
Aftermarket Jeep seats are not equal, i've decided one that is very close...
More comfortable than stock is easy. I thought the bench is filled with a mix of potsherds and corncobs :mrgreen:
Just Kidding...
Your seats looking good!
Aaron, with 2 buckets seats i'm in doubt about it....
The CJ seat is 23,5" wide (i assume they are all more or less the same) with seat belt...a second one the same...~ 10" left.
Maybe a bench off a Pickup....but if i remember correct even the passenger section is wider than a CJ bench.
The CJ...
If you plan to recover heavy vehicles, get yourself the FM 20-22 Vehicle Recovery Operations and TM-5-125 Army-Riggers-Rigging-Handbook . Very helpfull.
A winch truck and good equipment will help, too.
One thing you should keep in mind....compared to your 3/4 ton is everything HEAVY with a...
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