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For the first time in 22 years the engine on Ol' Red is running. She was parked in my garage in 1995 in running condition and left there all these years under lots of household junk left over from a divorce. Basically just forgot about, nothing had been done to the old girl until I was trying to gain some space in the garage for some shop equipment and needed the space.
In October 2015 I decided that if I could move her to the other side of the garage that I could gain the required space for a lathe that I wanted to put in place so I cleaned all the crap off of her and gained some space...however, in the process of cleaning and moving, I realized that if I didn't do some restoration on the old girl I might as well just sell her. Long story short, I decided to get a new tub, go through the transmission and transfer case, rebuild the steering gearbox, rebuild the steering knuckles, all new brake parts, all new wiring, new upholstery, new exhaust, new alternator bracketing, new air cleaner...lots of other minor goodies. Basically a resto-mod. Looks like a 2A with electrical system mods. New tub was painted with single stage urethane 1968 Corvette Rally Red. ...anyway, last night I attempted to start her and cranked her over... a cough...then she started and ran. Holding 30 pounds of oil pressure at a fast idle. The engine doesn't have all that many miles on a rebuild so it is in very good shape. (Yes, I changed the oil and checked the valve lash...even added the stock oil filter which it never had...) Today, after I get the idle adjusted down and some minor adjustment to the front brakes, I will get in and drive it down the street for a little ways. There are going to be some adjustments that will have to be made on things like the clutch, but it will be nice to be able to drive her once more. As I gain confidence in her reliability, I will drive her to more distant places. If I can get a picture or two posted later, I will. I know how everyone wants a picture... Edited by SE Kansas 46 CJ-2A - 14 Apr. 2017 at 5:19pm |
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SE Kansas 46 CJ-2A
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After I finished writing the above, I realized that a lot of the rebuild on Ol' Red wouldn't have been possible without the advice given on the CJ-2A Forum.
I may not have asked many questions, but reading the responses to others similar problems and having many of the resources available on this forum has saved me time and money. I want to thank all the participants, past and present, of this forum for their help and great Resto-mod ideas. Thank you all so much, this forum is like having your very own cheerleading section. |
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46 CJ-2A #64462 "Ol' Red" (bought April 1969)(second owner)(12 V, 11" brakes, M-38 frame, MD Juan tub)
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Show us that old beauty!
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seriously! you oughtta know better, lol
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Would love to see Ol Red
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Congrats on getting her running and driving.
Let's see her! |
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SE Kansas 46 CJ-2A
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I believe I have a broken exhaust valve spring or a sticking exhaust valve on #3. Compression test shows 105, 110, 75, 115. After adding oil to # 3 the compression value doesn't change. No water leaks. The exhaust is slightly carbon, but the carburetor probably needs some adjustment. When warm the engine starts immediately without a choke. Water temp is about 170 after warm up. Oil pressure at idle is 20 lbs.
This engine probably has less than 450-600 hours of use from 1970 to 1996 years, but then sat garaged from 1996 to now unstarted. The engine was purchased in 1970 from Sears when they still offered rebuilt engines for Jeeps. It always ran very well until parked in 1996. The jeep has always been garaged since I have owned it. I will probably remove the valve cover next week and see if the valve spring is broken. If it isn't broken, is there any reliable way to free a stuck valve without taking the head off the engine? I really don't want to take the head off unless there is a broken spring. |
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Poo. It seems unlikely that a spring broke while sitting.
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SE Kansas 46 CJ-2A
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Poo is right...but breaking a spring while sitting doesn't seem possible. While I am reasonably competent on driveline matters, my knowledge is a little murky when it comes to engine problems. So...stuck valve? Could a broken spring happen on first start up? |
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I guess anything is possible, I'm just going with likely imo. Coincidence I'm sure, but it was #3 exhaust that was stuck open after sitting in my RMC genset engine. A lot of ATF soaking from the top of the guide (with the engine rotated 30* or so on a stand) and a fairy kiss with a hammer from above popped it loose. Interested in hearing of folks having success doing it from the bottom...I got nuthin
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Since it is has 75 lbs. pressure it might be just a piece of carbon on the valve seat or valve not allowing it to seal. Maybe you could flush that cylinder and drive it for a while before tearing it down. Might correct itself.
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As already suggested above, I had success using ATF/Acetone through the spark hole...and massaging the valve up and down through the valve cover area. I did not tip the engine 30°, so the process ruined my oil, but it was worth it to not have to pull the head on this one.
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OKAY, I'll bite...someone tell me explicit instructions to get a picture to display on this page. The above is all I can get to display here. I am not technically competent with very many computer operations. Take pity on me, I really would like to post photos for you guys... This picture is in my file manager file. What do I do next? Anyone? Edited by SE Kansas 46 CJ-2A - 19 Apr. 2017 at 7:57pm |
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Look at the link posted in this thread by jpet.
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They were all out of the "bright" red? Lol.
(Looks awesome!)
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