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Condenser tested good, it's a Blue Streak which is about the best you can get these days. I don't have a known good "old" one to try, unfortunately.

This fuel pump was one of the non-rebuildable types. (Or at least, not easily rebuildable.) The diaphragm came out fine, etc. but it was the check valves that didn't come out. The rebuildable ones have a little retainer that unscrews and the check valves fall right out. This one had them pressed in with the metal around them upset to hold them in place. You would have to drill them out carefully, install new ones, then upset the metal again to hold them in place.

It can't even make a coffee run right now. Though it was cool to start it up with no carburetor on since the intake was full of gas :/

A replacement Solex is under $150. I know it is not original, but it is worth the price of alleviated frustration. That is, if you believe the problem still lies in the carburetor

I have questions about the alternator myself. It's putting out 14.5V now according to the gauge. Could be overcharging. I know from driving several Hondas that electrical issues can cause weird stuff. A single corroded ground can wreak havoc on sensors, causing the computer to throw codes that make no sense. Even on this jeep where there are no computers, weird stuff can still happen on the ignition side.

@@SunkCostGarage mine puts out 15/16v and runs fine it’s a bit high but haven’t had any issues. I’m running a gm style 1 wire. If your problem was electrical I would think you wouldn’t even get it to run. You technically can run it for a while on just the battery without the alternator since the only thing that needs juice is the coil once it’s started. Are you getting 12v to the coil consistently? You can test this easily by just discounting the alternator (leave the belt in place just unplug the wire and see if it runs better)

I'll have to get the meter out and confirm that tomorrow.

I almost bought that high temp permatex. If it fails again, that'll be the cheap fix. The fuel pump is relatively new and seems strong. There's always fuel in the glass bowl and you can see it moving. I haven't put a fitting on it to test fuel pressure but it looks like it's doing the job.

@@SunkCostGarage yea I was having some issues with my solex and it was fuel pressure related - the Carter w/o solved it for me .. one other thought are you running an oil bath or cartridge air filter? Could be why your carb was all gummed up if it’s sucking in oil. I got rid of the oil bath element and replaced with a wix cartridge within the OE air cleaner assembly - it breathes much better. Assuming your pcv valve is new/working?

Oh one thing I forgot to mention is that I ended up returning my joes motor pool w/o Carter and had my original one rebuilt by Peter debella. I could never get the joes motor pool one dialed in properly. I watched the g503 videos to try and adjust but made it worse .. Peter debella is a good source for good quality Willy’s parts, lots of NoS stuff as well. FWIW

PCV is new and working, not gummed up. Still running the oil bath air cleaner. It's a Donaldson style so you can't remove the element without destroying it, apparently.

I am thinking about sending my original WO to Sal at Vintage Jeeper to see if he can bring it back to life. I tried throwing a rebuild kit at it but it didn't work out.

I did fill the oiler up and spin it around a bit before installing. My oil pump is clocked 180 degrees out though, so the oiler is just hanging down instead of on top... which I still need to fix.

You'll get there. There's a lot to it but if you can get back to it a little at a time, you'll get it done.

It's sometimes difficult in my area because of all the hills and baskets. The jeep only has 60 hp, and the drum brakes are kinda weak. But it'll do beer runs and the occasional fast food run close by.

I think this poor table has been through enough. Wish I had room for a welding setup though. That rusted jeep body will need some work eventually.

@@SunkCostGarage I'm just giving you a hard time! Keep up the good work we all love you're videos

They didn't even stop. I guess they had to go home and change pants.

When I bought my replacement pipe jaws, they came with those spring clips. They were made to work with both the older C2's that had set screws, or the newer ones that used the spring clip style. You could try messaging the ebay seller I linked in the description to see if he can offer just the spring clips and screws, or you could try checking with Wilton. They still make the C2 bullet vise today and some parts are available.

Thanks for replying I’ll check both options see if I can find them

I lucked out on my search terms when I found mine. It was not listed as a "Miller W-99" but as a "vintage jeep kaiser pinion tool" or something like that.

The "easter egg" here is that the song is called "Stalling" from the TH-cam music library

Eh, give me a couple days. have a short one to edit but the audio turned into garbage and I'll have to do voiceovers for the whole thing.

Still struggling with health stuff but wanting to get back in the garage. Got a windshield to refurb.

It has been a minute, but I believe on mine the whole inner shaft and worm gear just pulled right out with minimal effort once the 3 bolts were removed. (lucky me?) You might have some rust or dirt on the outer bearing cup holding it in place if you've already pulled the 3 bolts, retainer, and shims. I remember that outer bearing cup being a light interference fit. I don't think you should have to tap out the bottom freeze plug first. You might consider putting the shaft in a vise if you have one available, then gently tapping the body of the housing with a rubber mallet. (Getting the housing off the shaft, versus getting the shaft out of the housing.)

Points looked clean. Runs better at higher RPMs. The oil in the air cleaner still looks fresh, no apparent moisture. Could somehow be dirt in the carb, I'll have to pull it and check to be sure. PCV is new but maybe it somehow got clogged already.

@@SunkCostGarage I'm running an aftermarket carburetor. I've had to clean my idle circuit twice. Maybe it has to do with the inefficiency of an oil bath air cleaner

@@SunkCostGarage if it runs better off idle then its a air/fuel issue

PCV is new but maybe it somehow got clogged already. I wouldn't expect it but I might as well check it.

@@SunkCostGarage shake it listen for a rattle

I'm keeping a Pertronix 2541 in mind. I can always keep the points and condenser plate in the toolbox for a roadside tactical swap. I did check for a vacuum leak by spraying some brake cleaner around the carb and manifolds, no change. Fuel filter is pretty clean but I do have a different style that I've been meaning to install. I'll probably look at the carb itself soon. It's new but there could have been some dirt or something that got through.

Which one did you put in it? a 2541?

@@SunkCostGarage I don't have the part number anymore. But I can call my local parts store here. I have a charge account there and they should be able to pull it up. Either way it's the one that replaces the entire base plate inside the distributor

It was ethanol free gas. I'm lucky to have a local gas station that has it. And it's a Blue Streak condenser, they're the only ones these days that seem to still make a quality one. I had considered an electronic ignition, though. I'm tempted to convert to EFI someday, which would require it.

It's some ethanol free stuff from maybe October or November. I wouldn't think it would have gone bad already but it's always possible.