Jessie The Jeep Posted September 8, 2012 Author Share Posted September 8, 2012 (edited) .....did all army airforce jeeps have painted rear bumperetts & white tips in the front...... No sure about all. The one I first copied did have. You will also note many USAAF Jeeps having the rear bumperettes 'inverted' compared to normal Jeeps. The only reason I've heard for this is it made the bumpers a lower 'step' to climb on when in full flight gear. Edited September 13, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Hi Steve, I think your informant was probably correct about the tubes being for stretcher fittings as they look very similar to the tubes fitted to weasels for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) Latest updates. Cross member repaired and just needing a bit of cleaning up. I tried to save the rear of the the tank well, but it was too far gone, so ended up cutting a new one from flat sheet. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) 'Fingers' were cut in the corners to allow the lip to be formed around the curve. These were then welded up after bending. Once formed and the drain hole dressed, it was welded in place. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) There's a small strip of floor to the side of the tank well. This was formed using two 'L' sections, one welded to the tub side, the second onto the first, giving me a lip to attach the main panel of the tank well too. The new well welded up and just needing dressing with the grinder. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) This morning I went to see a friend who had found some split rims for me, plus a number of other small parts. The wheels had been blasted and painted, then wrapped up, but I think this was some time ago and there was a number of spots of surface rust here and there. I spent the rest of the day wire brushing the rush spots and priming the first side of the wheels. Three of the rims have 'Run Flat' inserts. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) It's been a while since an update as I've been flooring out and adding extra insulation to both lofts due to a junk/baby stuf/space deficiency issue. However, things have been moving on, and the wheels were fitted a while back, followed by the brake cylinder, heat shield etc. The brake system was primed, bled and now works without leaks. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) The chassis is pretty much done now, just waiting for the engine/transmission to be completed and dropped in. The transmission was painted recently and trial fitted to the bell housing to check I had all the bolts to connect the various casings. I'm still waiting for the transfer case to return from rebuild. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) The engine has been rebuilt back to a chain driven camshaft. At some point in its life, it was rebuilt with timing gears, but without all the associated parts so there was no oil feed or method of preventing camshaft float. The cylinders have all been sleeved back to standard size. They were at plus 40 thou. New bearings, seals, valves and springs, correct camshaft and the head and block skimmed. The starter motor did have a short, but has since been re-wound and is working again. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) The engine was collected last Saturday. Picking it up was easy, though getting it into my garage involved lots of moving of cars, my aircraft trailer and my other Jeep so that the car with the engine in the back, could be reversed far enough into the garage that my beam/hoist could lift it. Most of this week has been taken up with looking after a very poorly daughter, but I did find time to get the engine painted. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Looking good, Steve!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) The chassis is pretty much done now, just waiting for the engine/transmission to be completed and dropped in. The transmission was painted recently and trial fitted to the bell housing to check I had all the bolts to connect the various casings. I'm still waiting for the transfer case to return from rebuild. I see you have an early and rare "right hand filler" gearbox, only fitted to early Jeeps, the filler was moved to the left hand side for easier access Edited November 17, 2012 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) I see you have an early and rare "right hand filler" gearbox, only fitted to early Jeeps, the filler was moved to the left hand side for easier access what kind of money are they ? Edited November 17, 2012 by Willyslancs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) what kind of money are they ? more than a later gear box, ..have you got one? Edited November 17, 2012 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 i know there is one in our jeep , think we have a couple spare ,was just wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) The rebuilt transfer case arrived early December and was soon painted. The handbrake components were stripped from the other transfer case, cleaned, painted and fitted to the rebuilt case. The handbrake components were stipped from a second transfer case, cleaned, painted and fitted to the rebuilt case. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) Using the old gearbox shaft as an alignment tool, the clutch disc and pressure plate were bolted to the fly wheel. Repairing the carburettor heat valve by installing a new butterfly valve, spring and spring rest. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) The new spring rest. After setting the butterfly in the engine cold position, it was tack glued with superglue to hold its position on the shaft. The shaft was then rotated to allow a small weld to fix the butterfly in position. The gas torch was used to test the expansion of the coil spring which operates the valve. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 coming on well , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) Something that has been bothering me for some time was fixed over the weekend. One universal joint was stuck in the casting and wouldn't come out. At some point in its life, someone has either changed, or tried to change the U/J. In the process, both ends of the casting had been battered, preventing the bearing caps from being removed. This in turn prevented the crucifix part of the U/J from being removed. I tried hammering the caps out with a large punch, but all I could manage was to get the U/J to move from side to side until the caps jammed almost flush with the casting, but the burrs prevented complete removal. This first picture shows the casting after disassembly, but the battered nature of the ends of the casting can be seen. After much frustration, trying to grind the burred parts of the casting round again, I gave up and took the large angle grinder to the crucifix to get it out. With that out, the bearing caps could be tapped out towards the centre, rather than out over. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) This Black & Decker mini drill and grinding stone was then used to clean up the battered edges of the casting, allowing the new U/J bearing caps to fit once again. It was then painted ready for installation. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) Another little find was during the cleaning up of the clutch torque tube components. The small metal disc that holds the felt seal against the pivot was cleaned up to reveal another 'f' mark. I wonder how may production hours went into stamping 'f' marks across the whole production period of the GPW? Were they stamped by hand or was the 'f' part of the tool that cut/shaped the parts? From the look of many of them, they aren't consistant, so I'm guessing hand stamped. Friday also saw the fuel pump stripped, cleaned, checked and fitted onto the engine. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) On Sunday morning, it was time to fit the engine. After lowering the engine to the floor, the bellhousing/transmission assembly was bolted to the back of the engine. After that, the transfer case was then bolted to the back of the transmission. An extra rope was then slung around the transmission to help support it during the lift. The engine was lifted as high as the hoist would go to allow the chassis to be wheeled forwards beneath it. The engine was then slowly lowered into place, and with a bit of jiggling, all the bolts lined up and fastened. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) All bolted up and ropes removed. It's very satisfying to see the engine back in again. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) To make the job of filling the oil easier, the top of the transmission was removed while the transfer case was filled through the rear cover. Edited October 21, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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