I saw the mud video, it was painful to watch. It's not that you played in the mud, that's what they're for. The painful part was watching you do your level best to tear the axles and springs off of their perches by yanking on it after sinking it to the diffs. Learn to use shovels and sticks / debris around the wheels and you could have driven right out of that situation.
Heat the oil up before trying to pump the diffs full of it. Just drop the container in a hot tub of water for a little while to thin it out - obviously hotter the better.
I had a 55 Willy’s. Had it constantly in muddy conditions. I finally figured out that using blue marine grease for bearings was much more conducive for those conditions. Which logically made since because it’s designed to repel water etc.
Grreat video. I had no idea there was so much maintenance involved after a wet, dirty thrash of a Jeep. Kind of defeats the purpose of a fun toy but its all part of the experience so you just have to roll with it.
This is great! I've just pulled our cj3b Willys out of our shed in the UK where its been for 36 years. I've documented it on hear if it's of interest. In any case, good work with your Willys Jeep adventures - I enjoy watching!
I used to have trouble with water getting into the wheel bearings of my Land Cruiser, especially since the seal surfaces on the axles were worn and pitted. Now I have 2 piece hub seals, the inner part grips to the axle and the outer part to the hub so the seal is rotating on itself. So far no water in the wheel bearings. I also have breather hoses from the axles and transfer running up the firewall but I plan to connect them to the snorkel.
Merry Christmas to you and yours. So glad this was in my feed. I had a 71 datsun 521 pickup I used to mud ride with, alot of people do not realize the importance of basic maintenance. My little truck never let me down. Owned it for better than 8 years. Nicknamed it "tinker" because I was always tinkering on it. Fix it before it gets worse was my motto, lol. Mud and sand does take it toll, lol
Buy 80/90 in 5 gal and buy a pump top for it and comes with hose and nozzle . We use them on trucks and heavy equipment. A lot easier than that cheap pump.
I enjoyed the video. I use a product called Evapo Rust. It's a fantastic rust remover that does not require any safety gear...gloves, eye protection. Water neutralizes it. If it splashes in your eyes...no problem. It gives off no fumes. It just removes rust. Can be reused many times. Starts off yellow in color. Once it goes black...it's done. Depending how rusty the part is, determines how long it should be in the solution. Basically, if you threw the wheel bearings in for a couple hours it would remove any rust. As long as it just removing rust....meaning not used as a cleaner, it can be poured into any drain. Guilt free. It is non toxic. Hope this helps.
@@TurnNBurn I just saw your Evapo Rust video. Awesome. If you neutralize the part with water, then put it the solution again. It gets rid of the rust in the pitted metal. They also make rust remover for coolant systems. I haven't tried it yet. evapo-rust.com/thermocure/
I had a Mercedes 240D with that same oil cleaning system. Mine was better though - It only took 20 miles of driving to get rid of a quart of dirty oil.
4dogyard I was thinking the same about the differential. I would have pulled that cover and cleaned it out thoroughly instead of just a drain and fill. Especially the front one!
I'm sure someone has already said this, but use carb clean. It works the same, but it leaves behind some lubricant's instead of drying it all out like brake cleaner. Doesn't really matter, but why not?
Nick, what transmission oil did you recommend in the video? You've inspired me to change all my fluids before summer season. Ignore all the haters. It's your Jeep, do with it what you want.
I would love to have an old Jeep in Army green (with a star on the hood). What would one in the shape of yours cost? I would probably never go off road with it (I am old) and would also be interested in having it for cruise nights.
I was born and brought up in a Himalayan state of India, th jeeps based on these original Willys used to come with 4*4 mated to old NA diesels and run as taxis, always had soft corner for these old jeeps. Thank you for your efforts put up in making this video. Love from 🇮🇳
Can I use a harbor freight pump to pump brake fluid in master cylinder as well or does brake fluid eat inside of pump up before I would get finished filling master?
You'll be ok, but I recommend a funnel and flexible hose through the access hole in the floor. The pumper can get dirty if it sits out, and contaminate the brakes.
hi and good morning everyone at mudoxracing please turn on the caption please thank you and let me know when you have it working and I will come back to watch thank you have a good day :-)
@@TurnNBurn hi and thank you for you're reply ok well I didn't know about you tube adding the caption I thought the channel owner did that well the caption is working now and thank you and you have good day and lock in that four wheel drive you just know how you are LOL :-) oh yah time to watch now :-)
Any advice for a fellow TH-camr in regard to buying a flat fender Willys? I’m wanting to use it to drive on trails and just go wheeling…nothing to aggressive. Years to avoid? Trouble areas to look for? Any advice would be awesome. Thanks for all the great videos.
How DARE I ruin a 4x4 by taking it outside?
I saw the mud video, it was painful to watch.
It's not that you played in the mud, that's what they're for.
The painful part was watching you do your level best to tear the axles and springs off of their perches by yanking on it after sinking it to the diffs.
Learn to use shovels and sticks / debris around the wheels and you could have driven right out of that situation.
Heat the oil up before trying to pump the diffs full of it. Just drop the container in a hot tub of water for a little while to thin it out - obviously hotter the better.
Sorry, I just suggested the same thing. You beat me too it.
A good 'old school' trick.
In Arizona I'd just leave it out in the sun for a while most times of the year.
I had a 55 Willy’s. Had it constantly in muddy conditions. I finally figured out that using blue marine grease for bearings was much more conducive for those conditions. Which logically made since because it’s designed to repel water etc.
Bearing neglect left me on side the road last year. Fun stuff!
Grreat video. I had no idea there was so much maintenance involved after a wet, dirty thrash of a Jeep. Kind of defeats the purpose of a fun toy but its all part of the experience so you just have to roll with it.
you always make your videos entertaining and informative to watch. keep it up!
Glad to see your username still around! My channel has its roots in RoR.
@@TurnNBurn yea it does. wish you would come back, we miss you lmao
The brake drums on the M38 (military version of the CJ-3A) are mounted like that and held to the hubs by three large screws.
This is great! I've just pulled our cj3b Willys out of our shed in the UK where its been for 36 years. I've documented it on hear if it's of interest. In any case, good work with your Willys Jeep adventures - I enjoy watching!
I used to have trouble with water getting into the wheel bearings of my Land Cruiser, especially since the seal surfaces on the axles were worn and pitted.
Now I have 2 piece hub seals, the inner part grips to the axle and the outer part to the hub so the seal is rotating on itself. So far no water in the wheel bearings.
I also have breather hoses from the axles and transfer running up the firewall but I plan to connect them to the snorkel.
Merry Christmas to you and yours. So glad this was in my feed. I had a 71 datsun 521 pickup I used to mud ride with, alot of people do not realize the importance of basic maintenance. My little truck never let me down. Owned it for better than 8 years. Nicknamed it "tinker" because I was always tinkering on it. Fix it before it gets worse was my motto, lol. Mud and sand does take it toll, lol
Buy 80/90 in 5 gal and buy a pump top for it and comes with hose and nozzle . We use them on trucks and heavy equipment. A lot easier than that cheap pump.
Right on the solex i see many with problems but been running good on mine
I enjoyed the video. I use a product called Evapo Rust. It's a fantastic rust remover that does not require any safety gear...gloves, eye protection. Water neutralizes it. If it splashes in your eyes...no problem. It gives off no fumes. It just removes rust. Can be reused many times. Starts off yellow in color. Once it goes black...it's done. Depending how rusty the part is, determines how long it should be in the solution. Basically, if you threw the wheel bearings in for a couple hours it would remove any rust. As long as it just removing rust....meaning not used as a cleaner, it can be poured into any drain. Guilt free. It is non toxic. Hope this helps.
Thanks! I actually made a video using Evaporust. It worked great.
@@TurnNBurn I just saw your Evapo Rust video. Awesome. If you neutralize the part with water, then put it the solution again. It gets rid of the rust in the pitted metal. They also make rust remover for coolant systems. I haven't tried it yet. evapo-rust.com/thermocure/
I had a Mercedes 240D with that same oil cleaning system. Mine was better though - It only took 20 miles of driving to get rid of a quart of dirty oil.
Nick... great video. Just subscribed. Lots of good info... inspiration to change all my fluids... the right way. Thanks!
Nice video, personally I'd clean out the dirt from bearing more than just brake clean..... Dirt and grease don't mix well
4dogyard I was thinking the same about the differential. I would have pulled that cover and cleaned it out thoroughly instead of just a drain and fill. Especially the front one!
The words “Harbor Freight” and “don’t last very long” are frequently used in the same sentence.
Nice “Cobra Stinger” Willy Jeep
I'm sure someone has already said this, but use carb clean. It works the same, but it leaves behind some lubricant's instead of drying it all out like brake cleaner. Doesn't really matter, but why not?
Cute lil jeep.
Nick, what transmission oil did you recommend in the video? You've inspired me to change all my fluids before summer season. Ignore all the haters. It's your Jeep, do with it what you want.
Hey haven't seen you in a while! I use GL-1 for the trans/tcase as newer gear oils can eat the brass synchros.
@@TurnNBurn
Thanks Nick
Nice job
I would love to have an old Jeep in Army green (with a star on the hood). What would one in the shape of yours cost? I would probably never go off road with it (I am old) and would also be interested in having it for cruise nights.
An absolute perfect MB or GPW from WWII is about 15-20k. M38 around 10k.
Is the water getting into the diff coming through a breather? Can you just run a tube from the breather up further inside the hood?
Remote breather hoses don't work on these old components. Maybe an air pump with 2 psi would keep the water out.
I was born and brought up in a Himalayan state of India, th jeeps based on these original Willys used to come with 4*4 mated to old NA diesels and run as taxis, always had soft corner for these old jeeps. Thank you for your efforts put up in making this video. Love from 🇮🇳
Lovely
Why don’t u use heavy duty marine grease in ur bearings
Can I use a harbor freight pump to pump brake fluid in master cylinder as well or does brake fluid eat inside of pump up before I would get finished filling master?
You'll be ok, but I recommend a funnel and flexible hose through the access hole in the floor. The pumper can get dirty if it sits out, and contaminate the brakes.
@@TurnNBurn I have a 1962 pickup truck, and I don't have an access hole. Any ideas?
Actually you don't want the pump as it'll put air bubbles in the fluid. I'd say a really long flexible hose.
@@TurnNBurn OK thanks I will try that.
What paint gun/ setup do you guys use? Do you just use regular epoxy primer? Your builds come out pretty nice!
Thanks! HVLP starting line paint gun. Omni M170 primer.
hi and good morning everyone at mudoxracing please turn on the caption please thank you and let me know when you have it working and I will come back to watch thank you have a good day :-)
Hey Cole TH-cam does these automatically, you may have to come back later after the video has been uploaded for a few hours.
@@TurnNBurn hi and thank you for you're reply ok well I didn't know about you tube adding the caption I thought the channel owner did that well the caption is working now and thank you and you have good day and lock in that four wheel drive you just know how you are LOL :-) oh yah time to watch now :-)
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Any advice for a fellow TH-camr in regard to buying a flat fender Willys? I’m wanting to use it to drive on trails and just go wheeling…nothing to aggressive. Years to avoid? Trouble areas to look for? Any advice would be awesome. Thanks for all the great videos.
For what you're doing, its best to find a Jeep that already runs, drives and stops. Take it out and enjoy, worry about upgrades later.
@@TurnNBurn I really appreciate the reply sir. Stay safe out there and have fun.
Find one with a Warn Overdrive or add one, but the spline count of output gear must match.
I'm a JH Case person myself
Is your Grandfather still living, Nice jeep
Yep, he plays with his Model A now
So are the Differentials not water tight
Diffs must breathe.
Strange always thought Jeeps were built for that, that doesnt look to good, how did the GIs during WW2 deal with this problem?
A Jeep only lasted 30-45 days in the war, so maintenance wasn't crucial.
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Did you put some grease in the steering knuckles? And, the drive shafts?
Yep
If I owned a nice Jeep like this one I would NEVER take it out and get it flithy muddy. This is just my personal opinion here.
Are you on instagram?
@noxender
I have a couple of Jeep's for sale in Oregon if anyone is interested
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