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This morning I ordered a compression tester for $21 off ebay. It should be here in a few days and I can test compression. After work today I checked the oil and started the jeep. Still had large amounts of blue smoke and a light tic near the valve cover (I used the screwdriver to the ear...

Thanks for the heads up on the hidden head bolt... you saved me a LOT of time vs having to comb the TM when I couldn't find the missing bolt. I have been keeping track of my oil while running/working on the Jeep. At the moment I am between 1/2 to 3/4 way up the hash marks on the dip stick...so...

(most) everything is looking good on the jeep. I have three main issues that I am going to tackle next. I might find that they are the same issue once I tear into the motor. 1. motor burning oil after approx 45sec of running (heavy blue smoke out exhaust). 2. possible sticky valve (I did the...

ITS ALIVE!!! After 12 years of sitting, the Jeep finally returns to the land of the living!!! I was able to pull the straw using one of those magic claw things. today I installed the new plugs + wires. I decided to pull the carb and give it a good cleaning. The carb was full of old nasty...

I have a similar model for the plug wires. works very well in the tight spaces of my m38a1.

I am still fishing for the straw from the PB blaster can. I picked up one of those claw things and am fishing around in the cylinder...I almost had it out a few times hahaha. Well my spark plug wires FINALLY arrived...dang UPS!!! I installed my new plugs and wires (plugs not in the block so...

ran the voltmeter and sure enough. Thanks Clinto! After thinking about it there is really no difference in running 2 12v chargers (one per battery) and having a vehicle/etc with two 12v battery banks that were wired in series. We are still supplying each "side" with 12v...either with a charger...

A. I vaguely recall reading that somewhere in the TM. I haven't had the chance to test the remaining wiring after removing the POs. I need to replace some wires due to age, wear, and mice. B. Thanks. Ill run out and do that now (I can always use an excuse to play with the jeep hahaha).

I do not know if the dash factory horn wiring is still in place. I have not reached that point in the project...yet. However the under-hood sections of the horn wiring are still there. On the battery question: I had read that online during my research but I am always weary of trying stuff I...

Well some more parts arrived but no spark plug wires yet...they are still in transit. Today I was actually off from work. I decided to do some riding on the motorbike vs spending all day working on the jeep. We are short handed at work so we get every 3rd weekend truly "off". Off has the...

That is actually a really good idea. The local parts store (yes our little county seat actually has a parts store hahaha) has those little guys on the front desk. Ill give it a shot if the vacuum plan fails. Also thanks! I love working on old Jeeps...it is very relaxing.

Thanks! I am going to see if the carb will flow fuel before I pull and attempt a rebuild...I doubt it will flow will but you never know.. I might get lucky. My carb is stamped Carter YF. I will take your advice and research all three carb options. If my carb doesn't work I will be open to...

Thanks for posting this thread. I am also looking for battery charging/maintaining options for my Jeep. I may end up copying this idea...only with the correct slave plug for my Jeep.

Thanks, Ill give it a shot on the straw. right now I am waiting on parts through arrive. I wish USPS had some sort of super secret mega fast shipping option.... I have having to wait for parts.

Today I filled the motor with oil and installed two new batteries. The jeep turned over under its own power for the first time since 2002. We have compression....now I need fuel and spark!!!

I walked outside to walk the dog and was giving the jeep a once over. I noticed that my water pump/fan pulley is setup for a single belt (generator/crack pullys are double belt). I guess the PO swapped H20 pump for the wrong model.

This afternoon I pulled the drivers seat, fuel tank, battery trays (dead bird surprise hidden below battery tray) and completed a good pressure spraying/cleaning of the entire "interior". I have continued to oil the cylinders and the motor is turning easier and easier as the day goes on...

I have been soaking the cylinders since Saturday morning using marvel mystery oil & pb blaster. When I purchased the jeep I was told that when the jeep was parked, the motor still turned freely (parked back in 2002). I didn't want to risk turning over the motor until I had a chance to soak the...

Well I finally snapped some pictures (windshield, hood, seats, redneck rollbar & tires have been removed for easy access to motor). Today I borrowed a pressure sprayer and must have cleaned out 14,000,000,000,000 pounds of mud/dirt/crap/etc from the underside of the jeep. Today I also drained...

Well guys I failed once again to snap pictures. I towed it back to my place this afternoon and began a basic teardown. removed tires/wheels (jeep on jackstands), hood, windshield, seats (almost), and the "custom" rollbar made by bubba I will try to snap some pictures tomorrow before I tear...