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A Frame Off Restoration

Apr 2016

Replaced Transfer Case Seal

TrasferCaseSeal
Replaced the transfer case rear output seal. It was leaking, probably due to sitting in the garage for 4 years and drying out. It would have been so much easier when the drive train was out!

New Douglas Connection

Electrical
The headlight wires and Douglas connections had to be replaced, the originals were old and cracked.

Engine Up and Running!

Engine Starts
The engine came back to life! This was a big milestone for our project. It took a little trouble shooting, some fresh coil and spark plug wires, along with some cranking.

Test Run Check List

CheckList
Prior to starting the engine we completed the following items:
* Adjust Pulley Belts • Fill Oil Bath Air Filter • Torque all bolts
• Prime Fuel Lines • Install Battery • Check all Electrical Grounds
• Drain and refill Differentials • Install and fill Radiator
• Intall Fan Belts • Hook up Manual Throttle • Fill Engine Oil
• Hook up Manual Choke • Drain and fill Transmission

More Parts Installed

April-15 Progress
Completed a number of tasks including installation of the the Slave Cable Plug Connector, the Hand Brake assembly and the Choke and Throttle Cable hook-up.

Installed the Rebuilt Fuel Pump

fuelpump
Installed the rebuilt fuel pump. We bought a correct “working” military fuel pump from eBay, but decided to rebuild it—just in case. When we bought the jeep it came with a “Bubba” electric fuel pump setup probably from a CJ.

E-Brake Prep and Gear Oil Change

E-Brake-1
Started prepping the e-brake assembly and finished changing the gear oil in the transfer case and transmission. It was in pretty bad condition. Water gushed out ahead of the oil. It must have been a long time between oil changes.

Changed Differntial Oil

Diff
We changed the differential oil front and back. The oil must have been in there a long time because it was pitch black and sludgy. Defiantly time for a change.

Phase III Restore

Assembly time! Using the hundreds of pictures, careful labeling, reading the manuals and most importantly consulting the internet, YouTube, and knowledgeable friends and vendors we put each component back together an on the Jeep. It was very gratifying to see each part back in place. Some parts had not been on the Jeep since it was on active duty!


Click the Phase III link below and scroll to the bottom to see the progression.