Jessie The Jeep Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) After that and the pintle hook were painted, out came the wire brush on the block ( and several fingers - Ouch! ). Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Here's the engine serial number. I think I've already mentioned that the block casting number suggests pre-war, so I'm guessing that the serial number implies a 1939 date for the engine, followed by the engine number. Then it was on to the starter motor. Strip down, clean, inspect, and paint. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jessie The Jeep Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) The starter motor back together again, and the manifold all apart. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) The butterfly valve in the intake manifold heat exchanger was missing, and the pivot was siezed solid, with just the remains of the butterfly left. This would prevent the pivot from being withdrawn. The pivot was sawn through and hammered out. The balance lever and spring were all fine, and were cleaned up. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) After soaking in petrol for several days, the crud on the outside of the steering gearbox was finally soft enough to jetwash off. The box was then opened up to find it packed with grease, or could it be mustard? Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 At least there was a greasy substance in it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) The gunge was scooped out of the steering gearbox today. All the internals looked good, but for a while, I couldn't get the steering column out, trapping some grease behind the worm that I couldn't wash out. I decided to try and melt it out, and left a hair dryer blowing at the casing warming it until the grease flowed out. As it turned out, the heat expanded the case enough to free the bearings, and the shaft came out, allowing proper cleaning. After wire brushing the exterior, several parts were primed. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) Yesterday, the NOS engine mounting front plate was stripped with a wire brush, finding three 'f' marks in the process. It was primed soon after. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) Out came the spray equipment as my top coat paint order arrived this morning. A number of engine components were painted grey. While there will be some chipping of the paint during engine assembly, it is much more easy to paint all the parts separately, and touch them up later. Here's the sump. The paint is from Frank Burbery, and sprays very nicely. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 had our sump off this week mate and there is a skid plate welded to the bottom ,any ideas why ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Perhaps they lost the bolts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) The bell housing looking new again. Several of the other sprayed parts included the water pump, fan pulley, valve cover, intake manifold and engine mount plate. Other items painted but not shown were the timing gear cover, thermostat housing and starter mounting plate. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 ???? no it bolts on like yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Mine hasn't got a sump guard, it's missing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 I've been having a look at photos of my Hotchkiss, but I can't see how the sump guard is attached in the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Tomorrow, I'm off with the trailer collecting things again, so keep your eyes open for the next update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) if you like i can take a peek under our jeep tomorrow and get a few pics of the sump guard, aparently it is a common thing to go but why i cant remember, but we have what we think is an original Edited April 4, 2012 by MHillyard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) Yesterday was a long day, but a worth while one. I came back home with this, and several other goodies. The tub is an ACM Type II body, from a Ford Jeep. Based on the tub number, it was made around March 1944. While it isn't the exact body style my '43 chassis started out with, I'd rather put a repaired original later body on the Jeep than a correct style repro tub. To me, using the later wartime tub, keeps the vehicle more original than a repro would do. Along with the tub came this 'f' marked hood. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) Also got this grill, though the lights are somewhat un-original! Original left fender, 'f' marked. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) Original right fender, 'f' marked. Not in the original sale, the seller also had this 'f' marked passenger seat. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 .... The paint is from Frank Burbery, and sprays very nicely.... Steve - may I ask what Olive Drab shade / finish you decided on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 I went for the Olive Drab Matt #2, quite a dark OD. I don't know if this is the 'correct' shade for the Jeep, but the others just didn't appeal or look right to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) Also not in the original sale, was a fuel tank which just needs some minor repairs. All the smaller parts were stored in my trailer. The back of the tub has large diameter tubes welded into it. I was told that they were part of stretcher supports, but my gut feeling is that they are more likely to be the remains of a roll cage. Today, the tub was lifted from the trailer, and carried through to the back garden until it is needed. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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