I want to thank you for making these videos. My Dad and I purchased a 1947 cj2a a few years ago and I have been putting off beginning restoration due to my lack of knowledge of these old keeps. Your videos have been inspiring and I've learned a lot. Thank you!
Michael, glad you are learning from my videos, that has been my goal and comments such as yours let me know I am on the right track. I am doing a whole restoration series on this CJ3A so hopefully that will help you on your project.
Hi Brian, I was away for awhile and was pleasantly surprised to see four new videos, They are all great! It's nice to see the right tools needed for each step, It's obvious to me that you are very familiar with these vehicles. Please keep up the good work on the videos.
thanks George, glad you are enjoying the videos. I have been restoring these old Willys for just over 30 years now...... figured it was time to hopefully spread my knowledge for the next generation. Keep watching many more videos coming.
Thanks for the detailed look here. I'm getting my dad's 65 CJ5 up and running after sitting 20 years. The service manual wasn't giving me a good look at how this goes together. The enclosed U-joints seem so strange.
Hello, I asked about the lock right and axle removal in my 51 Willys and you responded; thank you. That turned out great thanks to your advice and videos; I love the traction on the farm. Would I follow this procedure up to axle removal portion if everything else looks good for a lock right install into the front?
Depends on the restoration and the customers wishes. Original springs can be re arched and reused if necessary, or new springs can be installed. One word of caution, always use USA made springs, the overseas junk won't last and I have seen many springs break shortly after installation.
I used to have a very nice parts washing station a bunch of years ago, but got rid of it a while ago. When you have a parts washer everybody wants to be your friend and clean their parts. Well that was the case with me and every time I went to use my own parts cleaner it was clogged up, solvent needed changing, etc..... fair weather friends I guess you could call them. Well now I am without parts washer and more importantly greedy friends!!! I do have a way to clean and flush everything squeaky clean, but don't tell anybody!! Just kidding will show you the cleaned housing soon.
Can you pull the yoke off with the axle still on the jeep ? Thanks ! Would like to do the front end all the way, would like to know because I have limited space. Mayor Fuglycool
Thanks for the quick response, working on my M38, and I think that the kingpin bearings are pretty much shot. I really enjoyed your video, and I appreciate all of the hard work it took to make it ! This will really help me out a lot ! :) Mayor Fuglycool
brass isn't the correct material for the axle bearing. They are common and most all willys jeep dealers have them, or can order them for you. We are talking about the bushing that is inside of the spindle to support the axle shaft, correct?
I like that puller, have not used one like that before. I've used a 2 jaw puller for the yolk in the past with success. Who makes the one you use? Model number? Thanks, Pete
I will get the model number for you as soon as I get out in the shop today. I bought it over 25 years ago so not sure if they are still made, you may have to find a good used one.
Pete, the puller is made by Kent Moore Tools. part number on puller is J-8614-11. Part number on special nut is J-8614-2. Part number on pressure screw is J-8614-3. I checked on Ebay and they are still available and a bunch for sale, so shouldn't be too hard to find one if you have a need for it.
Hey my name is Gino and i am building a 52 M38...looking to buy some of your knuckle lube! Do you have any videos of the front diff assembly? like axles,spindles, brakes and all that back together?
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Your videos really are inspirational and encouraging to those of us that are over completely on the beginner side.
John, glad you are enjoying the series. Keep watching as there are many more videos coming for the beginner and professional.
I want to thank you for making these videos. My Dad and I purchased a 1947 cj2a a few years ago and I have been putting off beginning restoration due to my lack of knowledge of these old keeps. Your videos have been inspiring and I've learned a lot. Thank you!
Michael, glad you are learning from my videos, that has been my goal and comments such as yours let me know I am on the right track. I am doing a whole restoration series on this CJ3A so hopefully that will help you on your project.
Hi Brian, I was away for awhile and was pleasantly surprised to see four new videos, They are all great! It's nice to see the right tools needed for each step, It's obvious to me that you are very familiar with these vehicles. Please keep up the good work on the videos.
thanks George, glad you are enjoying the videos. I have been restoring these old Willys for just over 30 years now...... figured it was time to hopefully spread my knowledge for the next generation. Keep watching many more videos coming.
A spindal puller thank you a lot different then I am use to .. Wow my tool box is growing with every video .
i guess Im quite off topic but does anyone know a good place to stream new series online?
@Marvin Cristiano Lately I have been using FlixZone. You can find it by googling :)
@Marvin Cristiano I would suggest flixzone. You can find it on google :)
Thanks for the detailed look here. I'm getting my dad's 65 CJ5 up and running after sitting 20 years. The service manual wasn't giving me a good look at how this goes together. The enclosed U-joints seem so strange.
Hello, I asked about the lock right and axle removal in my 51 Willys and you responded; thank you. That turned out great thanks to your advice and videos; I love the traction on the farm. Would I follow this procedure up to axle removal portion if everything else looks good for a lock right install into the front?
I posted this question here after watching "Willys Jeep differential rebuild, front end disassembly." video from 19 December 2016 Thanks
What do you use to spruce up the old leaf packs? Slip Plate?
Thanks for posting these videos.
Depends on the restoration and the customers wishes. Original springs can be re arched and reused if necessary, or new springs can be installed. One word of caution, always use USA made springs, the overseas junk won't last and I have seen many springs break shortly after installation.
Do you have a parts washer or degreaser to clean up inside the carrier...? They sure build the axles strong in those days..!!
I used to have a very nice parts washing station a bunch of years ago, but got rid of it a while ago. When you have a parts washer everybody wants to be your friend and clean their parts. Well that was the case with me and every time I went to use my own parts cleaner it was clogged up, solvent needed changing, etc..... fair weather friends I guess you could call them. Well now I am without parts washer and more importantly greedy friends!!!
I do have a way to clean and flush everything squeaky clean, but don't tell anybody!! Just kidding will show you the cleaned housing soon.
muito bom
thanks for the comment. Keep watching much more coming.
Can you pull the yoke off with the axle still on the jeep ? Thanks !
Would like to do the front end all the way, would like to know because I have limited space.
Mayor Fuglycool
You can do the whole rebuild with the axle in the jeep. I just prefer to do them on the bench and not have the rest of the vehicle in the way.
Thanks for the quick response, working on my M38, and I think that the kingpin bearings are pretty much shot. I really enjoyed your video, and I appreciate all of the hard work it took to make it ! This will really help me out a lot ! :)
Mayor Fuglycool
You should find everything you need to set up your king pin bearings in the video. Any other questions just let me know.
Brian
Cool thanks ! Soaking jeep bolts in PB Blaster right now :P
Mayor Fuglycool
another great video everyday I look for to seeing these what is your opinion on Cutting brass to fit were knuckle bearings go
brass isn't the correct material for the axle bearing. They are common and most all willys jeep dealers have them, or can order them for you. We are talking about the bushing that is inside of the spindle to support the axle shaft, correct?
metalshaper I am talking about the top and bottom knuckle the bearing that fell on the floor during your dissassembly video
but just a temporary fix not permanent
I don't think that would make a good fix. Best to just get a new bearing and cup to make the repair.
I like that puller, have not used one like that before. I've used a 2 jaw puller for the yolk in the past with success. Who makes the one you use? Model number? Thanks, Pete
I will get the model number for you as soon as I get out in the shop today. I bought it over 25 years ago so not sure if they are still made, you may have to find a good used one.
Pete, the puller is made by Kent Moore Tools. part number on puller is J-8614-11. Part number on special nut is J-8614-2.
Part number on pressure screw is J-8614-3. I checked on Ebay and they are still available and a bunch for sale, so shouldn't be too hard to find one if you have a need for it.
Hey my name is Gino and i am building a 52 M38...looking to buy some of your knuckle lube! Do you have any videos of the front diff assembly? like axles,spindles, brakes and all that back together?
Contact me at metalshaper@comcast.net and I can get you set up with the proper lubricants you need.
Check out my other videos for information as well.
What do you soak your dirty parts in to cut the buildup of oil and grease?
I use mineral spirits to cut the grease and it works great.
what is your email address?
you can reach me directly at metalshaper@comcast.net
Brian