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Your piston rings are dry from sitting years so that engine has very little compression. Take spark plugs out and add a few drops of oil. Spin engine over with plugs out to spread oil around. should help with compression. Also change out points.
With the spark plugs out turn the engine over with a heavy duty drill so that they system will pump the oil through the internal ports to prevent a dry start-up. And like the guy indicated, lubricate the top of the cylinder with some oil so that the cylinder walls get lubricated to prevent scratching.
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Am really enjoying this. It a stroll down memory lane for me. At age 15 I bought a 47 CJ2A in simulator condition. That was 55 years ago. One of the first things we did was ditch the 6 volt system for 12 volt using the 6 volt starter is fine. Not that hard to do. You will be much happier.
Hello from Pennsylvania ! Hang in there. If there is one thing I know, it's that you will get this Jeep running again and have a good time doing it. Wooooo
yep its easilly replaced with a new one just grasp old one with grips n pull out then just push the new one back in place most distributors are the same size central carbon brush
Josh I had a 1950 and 1956 Willy's and I ended up putting an electronic fuel pump after I changed everything to 12volt. Made it much nicer starting in the cold weather. I picked up the pump at advanced Auto parts but that was about 15 yrs ago. Good luck with it. You will get if figured out everything was simple back then!
I worked at an auto garage as a teenager and early 20's. We sent starters and alternators out for rebuild. They always came back "totally rebuilt." If it came back like yours, the garage owner would send it back. Paint was often on the terminals. We just cleaned it off.
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I have a 1952 U.S. Army M38 Jeep (but 24 volt) the good news is any part you need is readily available, some old stock some new so you can restore as much as you want
I've used the gallon jar unit like that, also the larger milk can/wooden plunger style. Some of the most fun I had helping my grandmother in the kitchen (without a pie).
I have a butter churn like that and yes I have used it. We churned butter with one when I was a kid. (hated it!) Once I had some cream I needed to churn so I put the jar in my cooler for my drive to Texas to visit my dad. When I got there the bouncing around in the car had already churned it for me!! Just a hint for multi-tasking!
Ive had an experience like yours before. Had a Cub Cadet with a starter generator that wouldnt work. They went through it, and it worked all right but it stopped working after a bit. Turns out the solders they did were not good at all so we resoldered them ourselves and never had a problem again.
My father and I had a business that depended on our trucks, so we had our starters and generators rebuilt everytime, and everything was new, not just what sufficed.
Just saw your live stream about the give way that is awesome.I like how you always keep a good attitude when everything isn't going that great. Willys didnt start today but it will soon!!
Hello from Western NC. Love your channel. My wife & I are learning a lot. Hopefully we'll have our own land to put it to use someday. Keep up the great work.
That canister is your bypass oil filter which takes a Fram C-3 filter. I used to own a 1949 CJ-3A. Which I upgraded to a 12 volt system . I had to change the bell housing to accommodate the 12 v starter and I used a Ford alternator.
love the jeep. I have to say you cant put a value on memories you talked about running around the farm as a kid on that jeep with your dad. that's something that can never be forgotten and if you restore it and you have kids you can do the same thing with your dad and your kids and hopefully pass it onto them. so to answer your question for you YES!!! the jeep is worth fixing up over any 68 bronco or anything else. family and memories over anything!!
You are headed the right direction , cap rotor points and condenser , ground from eng-frame , frame to body , eng -body old cars all have ground issues
After you get it running put Marvel's mystery oil in it to help clean the inside It will make it smoke bad for a hour or two of running but then it will go away and run better ( did this to my 1977 f250)
Back when I had a '57 Chevy, a tune up consisted of points, plugs, condenser, rotor cap and wires. Check timing, ground...etc. That's the basic places to start. Replace stuff. ;)
I would just convert to 12volt have done quit a few it is cheep and cost very little under 200 bucks IT WILL BE WORTH IT FROM NOW ON starter will work on 12v replace generator with a 1 wire alternator change all bulbs need a resister on the coil can get then at any parts store and anew 12 v battery under $200.00 will be a Blessing!!!!
When you do the 12 volt conversion get a Pertronics electronic conversion. The points and condensers they make now days are junk. It will save you from pulling out your hair later. By the way, cool old jeep!
No need to do a 12V if you don't have to. Restoration means keeping it stock, and if the engine turns and fires then it will work as advertised. Engine turns by hand, should fire on 1st attempt once everything is adjusted as it should be.
Jump the starter to eliminate that as your issue. Then see if you have voltage at the starter motor and work backward toward to the ignition switch and onward
As for the starter rebuild I'd go back and ask about those brushes, I'm like you, I'd expect them to check them and change them if they were worn at all.
You've got to adjust the points gap once you've replaced the rotor. You'll need a gap guage and some sort of reference material to tell you what that gap should be. Have fun!
When you're checking for spark with your spark plug make sure it's not sitting on a rubber radiator hose it won't give you any spark if you insulate it... if push comes to shove you can unplug the positive side off of your starter and around a full 12 volts to it shouldn't hurt the starter though being as old as it is you never know you take the positive off of the starter so it doesn't feed the rest of the system with 12 volts only the starter.
I feel your frustration bout that starter rebuild job, Man oh man, when people will learn NOT to cheat and do what they supposed to do if they’re being paid right.
Get the Pertronix, no points, no dwell, HUGE diff in start and run. Oh like others said, ground plug to test spark. Of course I would convert to 12vdc. Resistor for coil, unplug lights/pull fuse. That's it, rest can be done later.
Hey Josh, Basic Tune-up specs for your Willys Jeep....Plug gap=.030 Points gap=.020 (set at high point of distributor cam) Use a feeler gauge to set accurately. Doug@ the "ranch"
That canister is the oil filter housing. If you have spark then you might want to check for compression. Those flat head valve in block are notorious for sticking open after all those years.
Look into how to use a voltmeter to check for voltage drops. This no start condition would be a perfect application for the technique...... Saves guesswork.
I think with restorations it's often a case of it being a labour of love rather than the project making financial good sense. Sometimes though it's good to compromise and decide on getting a project to a stage where it isn't concourse, or even strictly speaking a restoration rather than getting it back to a basic functioning vehicle that perhaps be then kept for possibly taking it further or maybe selling to someone else as an ongoing project. Totally agree with you over the starter rebuild, basically anything less than a complete remanufacture with new consumable parts is a substandard service.
Every vehicle I have is old , I have an old ww ll Harley in my shed haven't ridden it for twenty years ,( broken gearbox) I'd be pissed off about the starter rebuild , been there done that and it really wrecks your day , I see in comments people playing with words like it's a rebuild not a remanufacture,that's the problem dishonest people playing with words , a rip off is a tip off , if you exchanged the incorrect brushes you were sold you could have fitted em and be $85 better off, that's all they really did, I'm enjoying your videos thanks for sharing and cheers brother from down under
The plug needs to be touching the engine on a clean spot of metal to finish the electrical loop to create a spark( the wire gives the positive and the engine is the ground) have fun
I'm sure I'm late to the party here but when you're looking for spark at the plug, you have to ground the plug. A better way to check just for spark is sticking a phillips screw driver in the spark plug wire connector and holding it close to metal on the engine, the spark will jump the gap. The engine really isn't spinning fast enough for a 30 year first start. I'd look into changing it over to a 12 volt system.
When an engine hasn’t been turned over in quite some time, i usually use about an ounce of Marvin’s mystery oil in each cylinder and let soak for 24 -48hrs (before turning over). Don’t want to bust the rings on a potentially rusted cylinder wall
Yes replace the distributor cap. The center terminal should be sticking out way more to contact the rotor. points and condenser as well. Clean out the carb and EARTH the plug when checking for spark
New plugs, new distributer cap, rotor button, oil, antifreeze, plug wires, hoses. I have a cj-7 sat for ten years needed all that plus solinoids and new bass tank
We had one of those on the farm that I was raised on back in the early ‘50s we also had an old cream separator but fad did it quicker by hand we only had one cow
On a vehicle that has been sitting for as long as your jeep, the basics are, new plugs, wires, points, cap , condenser, oil and filter change. Ground to the frame. Confirm spark before you start pouring anything into the carb. It's a great project, but you need to start with the basics. Good luck
Awesome series, thanks for sharing. Jealous of your wood stove heated shop. Try switching polarity, most 6v systems are positive ground. Check for an electronic ignition kit, usually have cheap convert kits available to replace old style points condenser. Might be a good time to convert the whole jeep to 12v. The starter can handle 12v but the coil would likely fry. Get a 12v electronic ignition kit and your laughing. Also A cheap spark tester tool is well worth the money. The plug needs to be grounded out on metal to test for spark, but I think you knew that...
Josh, Replace all ignition parts, set the point gap, use a matchbook thickness as a (rough) gauge if you don't have feeler gauges and check for spark...Ground the spark plug to the block, you'll never get a spark plug to spark on top of a rubber radiator hose...lol Make sure there is no oil on the new points contact set, or they will burn (pit) prematurely. A touch of cam lube on the distributor cam wiper is a good idea as well. You got this! Doug@ the "ranch"
Get an 8 volt battery. The spak plug has to be grounded to get a spark. Get a visual spark plug tester. You will use it a lot on your projects. Good luck.
If you don't put a dust cover over the openings in the starter housing where the brushes are the starter is not going to last no time. Dirt and grit will get in there and eat up the commutator. If you don't have one make one with a small piece of sheet metal.
Put the positive lead closer to the starter, then connect the small lead in behind the holding nut & washer, you will get better contact on the positive side
Josh, my Cub Cadet 108 starter/generator is 12 volt, but the shop rebuilt it completely for $120.00 They had another price point about $30.00 more to upgrade the replacement bushings. Ed
yep....things are cheaper around these parts...I called back and asked them what they replaced..they told me the guy that did it was having some troubles with his work quality
Spark plugs need to be grounded to check for spark. You need to replace the cap, rotor, points and condenser. Plugs and wires wouldn't hurt either. Get the battery load tested, to make sure that it is holding charge.
I've enjoyed this jeep and bronco series and am anxious as you are to see this jeep turn over. As far as input whether you should bother with it or scrap it, you spoke about the wonderful childhood memories you had riding around in it with your dad. He won't be around one day and you may regret not giving it a chance to restore whether completely or partially. My advice is restore both and pass them along to your kids and if they are old enough have them work on them with you. That way they will remember their dad and cherish it as they are adults. Completely restore the bronco as they are worth more but just spend enough money on the jeep to ride around your property with and get the mechanical systems working. Just my 2 cents there. Good luck.
Everyone has told you to ground the spark plug so that one is covered. You need to take some fine emery paper and clean up those points. Then check for spark.
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Why didnt u change the spark plugs ?
Try earthing the spark plug that tube looks plastic
Spark plug should be touching metal to spark. Needs grounded
Need new cap. Rotor, points, condenser good idea too
@@billseibel2563, All that could be brand new and perfect and the plug will not spark unless it's grounded.
I agree... 100%
Yes, it needs to be grounded. A compression test is easy and tell you the shape the motor is in..
Yeah, that rotor button was toast
My favorite thing about Stoney Ridge farmer is: Josh is so down to earth, honest, hard-working, and I love watching all his video's! Keep up the good job, Josh and Mrs. StoneyRidge.
Your piston rings are dry from sitting years so that engine has very little compression. Take spark plugs out and add a few drops of oil. Spin engine over with plugs out to spread oil around. should help with compression. Also change out points.
And then he could pull it around the yard in gear so he doesnt burn out his new starter.
With the spark plugs out turn the engine over with a heavy duty drill so that they system will pump the oil through the internal ports to prevent a dry start-up. And like the guy indicated, lubricate the top of the cylinder with some oil so that the cylinder walls get lubricated to prevent scratching.
Good point if it rolls over that easy it might be low on compression it might not even start you if you get it to fire
and put new plugs in theres no way they will spark covered in the crap on the electrode as his old plugs where
I love it that you're so real. You don't hold anything back and you are always doing interesting projects! Woooooo!
And this is why I’m subscribed you! You don’t see a lot of videos on Willy’s Jeep, especially videos that are part one, two etc and I get to learn more and more every video! Thank you! My grandpa has a Willy’s Jeep too and I hope one day me and him will get it running one day.
Am really enjoying this. It a stroll down memory lane for me. At age 15 I bought a 47 CJ2A in simulator condition. That was 55 years ago. One of the first things we did was ditch the 6 volt system for 12 volt using the 6 volt starter is fine. Not that hard to do. You will be much happier.
Hello from Pennsylvania ! Hang in there. If there is one thing I know, it's that you will get this Jeep running again and have a good time doing it. Wooooo
josh thanks for the family friendly videos and thank you for serving our country
That Jeep is AWESOME, It's SUPER CLEAN!!!!! THANKS AGAIN JOEY FROM STATESVILLE NC
Dont put the spark-plug on a rubber hose,ground it out on metal,like the block.ya,the cap is no good.the centre carbon contact is broken.
yep its easilly replaced with a new one just grasp old one with grips n pull out then just push the new one back in place most distributors are the same size central carbon brush
Josh
When you check the spark plug for spark, you have to place the plug so the plug threads touches metal and is grounded.
You placed the spark plug on the rubber radiator hose. Try placing the plug on the head or other metal grounded place.
you are correct about the new parts on the rebuild, I would expect the same.
Josh I had a 1950 and 1956 Willy's and I ended up putting an electronic fuel pump after I changed everything to 12volt. Made it much nicer starting in the cold weather. I picked up the pump at advanced Auto parts but that was about 15 yrs ago. Good luck with it. You will get if figured out everything was simple back then!
I worked at an auto garage as a teenager and early 20's. We sent starters and alternators out for rebuild.
They always came back "totally rebuilt." If it came back like yours, the garage owner would send it back.
Paint was often on the terminals. We just cleaned it off.
Cool
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Hey man sorry to be mean put. On 6 volt systems the positive goes to ground on the frame .
Keep on keeping on my friend.
Bull, Holly Hill farm
The cannaster is a fuel filter
Need new plugs
Did you try grounding out the spark plug on a piece of metal? Spark plugs wont spark unless they are touching a piece of metal. Good luck
yea the gn is in the garage, you do really love it. thanks for the garage videos keep up the good work.
I have a 1952 U.S. Army M38 Jeep (but 24 volt) the good news is any part you need is readily available, some old stock some new so you can restore as much as you want
I've used the gallon jar unit like that, also the larger milk can/wooden plunger style. Some of the most fun I had helping my grandmother in the kitchen (without a pie).
enjoy all your videos josh thanks for your time making them
I have a butter churn like that and yes I have used it. We churned butter with one when I was a kid. (hated it!) Once I had some cream I needed to churn so I put the jar in my cooler for my drive to Texas to visit my dad. When I got there the bouncing around in the car had already churned it for me!! Just a hint for multi-tasking!
Ive had an experience like yours before. Had a Cub Cadet with a starter generator that wouldnt work. They went through it, and it worked all right but it stopped working after a bit. Turns out the solders they did were not good at all so we resoldered them ourselves and never had a problem again.
Rebuilding just fixes what's broken. If the brush was good it'll stay. The best way is getting it remanufactured, all parts are replaced
Exactly. Rebuilding restores the assembly to working condition. Remanufacture brings it back to brand new. Often confused.
You will get it started Josh hard work always pays off thanks for the video's Josh
I can't wait to see you and Mrs. Stoney Ridge riding in that willys!
It's nice to tune into a channel that is real. The music is awesome.
Thanks Cory!
Looks like it's a Stoney Ridge binge Saturday for this city boy.....
When you tried to get spark from the plug, it wasn't grounded..
Looks like you need a new cap. Also that spark plug needs to be grounded to check for spark. Good luck Josh.👍
My father and I had a business that depended on our trucks, so we had our starters and generators rebuilt everytime, and everything was new, not just what sufficed.
The thing I like is your Honesty
Just saw your live stream about the give way that is awesome.I like how you always keep a good attitude when everything isn't going that great. Willys didnt start today but it will soon!!
Hello from Western NC. Love your channel. My wife & I are learning a lot. Hopefully we'll have our own land to put it to use someday. Keep up the great work.
That canister is your bypass oil filter which takes a Fram C-3 filter.
I used to own a 1949 CJ-3A. Which I upgraded to a 12 volt system . I had to change the bell housing to accommodate the 12 v starter and I used a Ford alternator.
love the jeep. I have to say you cant put a value on memories you talked about running around the farm as a kid on that jeep with your dad. that's something that can never be forgotten and if you restore it and you have kids you can do the same thing with your dad and your kids and hopefully pass it onto them. so to answer your question for you YES!!! the jeep is worth fixing up over any 68 bronco or anything else. family and memories over anything!!
You are headed the right direction , cap rotor points and condenser , ground from eng-frame , frame to body , eng -body old cars all have ground issues
After you get it running put Marvel's mystery oil in it to help clean the inside
It will make it smoke bad for a hour or two of running but then it will go away and run better ( did this to my 1977 f250)
Love me some Stoney Ridge Farmer and Super Clean!!!
Back when I had a '57 Chevy, a tune up consisted of points, plugs, condenser, rotor cap and wires. Check timing, ground...etc. That's the basic places to start. Replace stuff. ;)
Stoney , the frayed wires are just the gound brush wires, no problem that was common when I used to rebuild them.
Jeeps are money pits but I love my money pit!! That cap and rotor will definitely help! Got a 98 TJ Wrangler.
Awesome video like all your video's have a wonderful blessed week and many more
Thanks Firedust! Welcome to the channel!
I would just convert to 12volt have done quit a few it is cheep and cost very little under 200 bucks IT WILL BE WORTH IT FROM NOW ON starter will work on 12v replace generator with a 1 wire alternator change all bulbs need a resister on the coil can get then at any parts store and anew 12 v battery under $200.00 will be a Blessing!!!!
100% agree.
When you do the 12 volt conversion get a Pertronics electronic conversion. The points and condensers they make now days are junk. It will save you from pulling out your hair later. By the way, cool old jeep!
He'll need to get an amp gauge or put a resister on the one on the jeep.
No need to do a 12V if you don't have to. Restoration means keeping it stock, and if the engine turns and fires then it will work as advertised. Engine turns by hand, should fire on 1st attempt once everything is adjusted as it should be.
Great video. Looking forward to seeing the car work. I’m not a car person so don’t have any good advice but I’m loving the series.
Glad to have ya!
Wooo! Super Clean!
I like the Jeep thanks for the vids!
Love your videos, I enjoy working on my truck and anything outside.
stoneyridge farmer keep up the videos really like the video to do with the old jeep your work will pay off
I hope so!
Stoney Ridge Farmer it will we have a 1964 super dexta and our work has paid off just keep on going don’t give up and your work will soon pay off
If this old jeep was my Family's jeep that I used when I was a boy, I would Completely Rebuild it--Let the Memories Live....
Jump the starter to eliminate that as your issue. Then see if you have voltage at the starter motor and work backward toward to the ignition switch and onward
I don't think you have made a bad video yet. Keep up the good work my new friend.
That jeep will be a lot of fun when you get it going.
You need an inline spark tester! You can get them at any parts store. They make checking for spark much easier and they are cheap!
Learning something new every video.
As for the starter rebuild I'd go back and ask about those brushes, I'm like you, I'd expect them to check them and change them if they were worn at all.
worn or not it was a rebuild so they should have changed both brushes as a mater of fact thats what he was paying for not a half done job
You've got to adjust the points gap once you've replaced the rotor. You'll need a gap guage and some sort of reference material to tell you what that gap should be. Have fun!
When you're checking for spark with your spark plug make sure it's not sitting on a rubber radiator hose it won't give you any spark if you insulate it... if push comes to shove you can unplug the positive side off of your starter and around a full 12 volts to it shouldn't hurt the starter though being as old as it is you never know you take the positive off of the starter so it doesn't feed the rest of the system with 12 volts only the starter.
I feel your frustration bout that starter rebuild job, Man oh man, when people will learn NOT to cheat and do what they supposed to do if they’re being paid right.
Get the Pertronix, no points, no dwell, HUGE diff in start and run. Oh like others said, ground plug to test spark. Of course I would convert to 12vdc. Resistor for coil, unplug lights/pull fuse. That's it, rest can be done later.
Hey josh, love the videos. Your down to earth and make things easy for everyone to understand. Keep up the good work man 👍👏
Yes I agree with you 100% on that.
A rebuild is a rebuild and a complete repair of all moving parts.
Try ratchet with your ex extension on it it might help you get it in there.
Wires are not moving parts.
Hey Josh,
Basic Tune-up specs for your Willys Jeep....Plug gap=.030 Points gap=.020 (set at high point of distributor cam) Use a feeler gauge to set accurately.
Doug@ the "ranch"
That canister is the oil filter housing. If you have spark then you might want to check for compression. Those flat head valve in block are notorious for sticking open after all those years.
Ooh baby can’t wait till the next episode. Will she start!! Thanks for the content and them bloopers at the end where on point🤣😂
Killing me waiting for the parts lol
Stoney Ridge Farmer haha I know I bet it takes ages. But just think of when them parts come in you can have many fun times with the jeep
Look into how to use a voltmeter to check for voltage drops. This no start condition would be a perfect application for the technique...... Saves guesswork.
MY FOLKS HAD A 1 GL BUTTER CHURN. MADE LOTS OF HOME MADE BUTTER WITH IT. IT HELPED THAT WE LIVED ON A DAIRY.
Great video Josh, I'm sure you will get her running next time!
Hi.... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍
Yep, use to set in the Kitchen on Saturday's and churn buter in one, only ours was about 4 to 5 times bigger than that one!
I think with restorations it's often a case of it being a labour of love rather than the project making financial good sense. Sometimes though it's good to compromise and decide on getting a project to a stage where it isn't concourse, or even strictly speaking a restoration rather than getting it back to a basic functioning vehicle that perhaps be then kept for possibly taking it further or maybe selling to someone else as an ongoing project. Totally agree with you over the starter rebuild, basically anything less than a complete remanufacture with new consumable parts is a substandard service.
That is going to be one super clean jeep one day!
lol good one!
Awesome to see you working on the Jeep!
Every vehicle I have is old , I have an old ww ll Harley in my shed haven't ridden it for twenty years ,( broken gearbox) I'd be pissed off about the starter rebuild , been there done that and it really wrecks your day , I see in comments people playing with words like it's a rebuild not a remanufacture,that's the problem dishonest people playing with words , a rip off is a tip off , if you exchanged the incorrect brushes you were sold you could have fitted em and be $85 better off, that's all they really did, I'm enjoying your videos thanks for sharing and cheers brother from down under
I love watching the willy jeep blogs love your vids
That butter churn is awesome. In the summer you should make some home made ice cream..Yummy!!
The plug needs to be touching the engine on a clean spot of metal to finish the electrical loop to create a spark( the wire gives the positive and the engine is the ground) have fun
I'm sure I'm late to the party here but when you're looking for spark at the plug, you have to ground the plug. A better way to check just for spark is sticking a phillips screw driver in the spark plug wire connector and holding it close to metal on the engine, the spark will jump the gap.
The engine really isn't spinning fast enough for a 30 year first start. I'd look into changing it over to a 12 volt system.
When an engine hasn’t been turned over in quite some time, i usually use about an ounce of Marvin’s mystery oil in each cylinder and let soak for 24 -48hrs (before turning over). Don’t want to bust the rings on a potentially rusted cylinder wall
Yes replace the distributor cap. The center terminal should be sticking out way more to contact the rotor. points and condenser as well. Clean out the carb and EARTH the plug when checking for spark
I'm on it brotha!! Today is the day!!! I have the parts....working on it this afternoon and trying to post the video tonight!! WOooooo!!
I cant wait to hear this baby purrrrr and win my super clean bundle next week wooooooooo!!!!!!!!
New plugs, new distributer cap, rotor button, oil, antifreeze, plug wires, hoses. I have a cj-7 sat for ten years needed all that plus solinoids and new bass tank
I'm not sure what I'm more impressed with, the Jeep or the butter churner 🤔
We had one of those on the farm that I was raised on back in the early ‘50s we also had an old cream separator but fad did it quicker by hand we only had one cow
Ours was a gallon jar so it was a bit bigger than that one
On a vehicle that has been sitting for as long as your jeep, the basics are, new plugs, wires, points, cap , condenser, oil and filter change. Ground to the frame. Confirm spark before you start pouring anything into the carb. It's a great project, but you need to start with the basics. Good luck
Awesome series, thanks for sharing. Jealous of your wood stove heated shop.
Try switching polarity, most 6v systems are positive ground. Check for an electronic ignition kit, usually have cheap convert kits available to replace old style points condenser. Might be a good time to convert the whole jeep to 12v. The starter can handle 12v but the coil would likely fry. Get a 12v electronic ignition kit and your laughing. Also A cheap spark tester tool is well worth the money. The plug needs to be grounded out on metal to test for spark, but I think you knew that...
Love the videos and the variety on your channel
Thanks David!
Josh,
Replace all ignition parts, set the point gap, use a matchbook thickness as a (rough) gauge if you don't have feeler gauges and check for spark...Ground the spark plug to the block, you'll never get a spark plug to spark on top of a rubber radiator hose...lol
Make sure there is no oil on the new points contact set, or they will burn (pit) prematurely. A touch of cam lube on the distributor cam wiper is a good idea as well. You got this!
Doug@ the "ranch"
That canister on top of the engine is the oil filter.
The old bypass oil filter, gotta love it
Yep. My grandmother had 4 of those. I’m sure my mom has them stored away someplace.
Get an 8 volt battery. The spak plug has to be grounded to get a spark. Get a visual spark plug tester. You will use it a lot on your projects. Good luck.
Can’t wait to see this thing run
I've never wanted an engine to start so bad in my life while watching TH-cam! The bloopers in the end lol 😂👌
Man...I ordered all the parts!! Coming soon I swear!!!!!
I love the land view up there
If you don't put a dust cover over the openings in the starter housing where the brushes are the starter is not going to last no time. Dirt and grit will get in there and eat up the commutator. If you don't have one make one with a small piece of sheet metal.
Cool I wonder if they sell a sleeve to go on it...electrical tape certainly isn't the answer in my mind
Put the positive lead closer to the starter, then connect the small lead in behind the holding nut & washer, you will get better contact on the positive side
You have to ground the spark plug when you check it for spark. Take your wire brush and clean off a place where you get good ground
The canister is your oil filter and you can pull the filter out and change it
Yessir I'm on it!
Josh, my Cub Cadet 108 starter/generator is 12 volt, but the shop rebuilt it completely for $120.00 They had another price point about $30.00 more to upgrade the replacement bushings. Ed
yep....things are cheaper around these parts...I called back and asked them what they replaced..they told me the guy that did it was having some troubles with his work quality
Spark plugs need to be grounded to check for spark. You need to replace the cap, rotor, points and condenser. Plugs and wires wouldn't hurt either. Get the battery load tested, to make sure that it is holding charge.
I'd get a Jacobs electronic ignition for it. Costs a bit,but you'll be amazed how easy it starts,hot,cold or REALLY cold.
I've enjoyed this jeep and bronco series and am anxious as you are to see this jeep turn over. As far as input whether you should bother with it or scrap it, you spoke about the wonderful childhood memories you had riding around in it with your dad. He won't be around one day and you may regret not giving it a chance to restore whether completely or partially. My advice is restore both and pass them along to your kids and if they are old enough have them work on them with you. That way they will remember their dad and cherish it as they are adults. Completely restore the bronco as they are worth more but just spend enough money on the jeep to ride around your property with and get the mechanical systems working. Just my 2 cents there. Good luck.
Everyone has told you to ground the spark plug so that one is covered. You need to take some fine emery paper and clean up those points. Then check for spark.