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Focker's '71 CJ5 Drivable Build

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Focker, Aug 19, 2014.

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  1. Jan 25, 2016
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    Yes.

    It looks crazy but reading through the Design Angles catalog I basically made my own correct phased double U-Joint for a lot less $.
     
    Focker, Jan 25, 2016
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  2. Jan 25, 2016
    Alan28

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    I bought exactly the same shock absorbers and the 2 for the front wheels broke at the lower welding.... The gave us a new one in exchange but we can repair them by welding (correctly).
     
    Alan28, Jan 25, 2016
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  3. Jan 25, 2016
    jeepstar

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    Where did you mount the box? I'm looking at mounting mine in the passenger side of the engine bay, above the alternator-ish.
     
    jeepstar, Jan 25, 2016
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  4. Jan 25, 2016
    Focker

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    Focker, Jan 25, 2016
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  5. Jan 25, 2016
    jeepstar

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    Yeah. Meant the pump
     
    jeepstar, Jan 25, 2016
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  6. Jan 25, 2016
    Danefraz

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    Same here. Several coats. Used a toothpick to get in tight spaces. Not sure about clear yet.

    Looks good
     
    Danefraz, Jan 25, 2016
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  7. Feb 19, 2016
    Focker

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    Well some of you have really inspired me to pull the motor so I can clean it and the engine bay for paint. The only motors I've ever pulled were my VW '64 bug and '67 Bus...I'd already have them out by the time I posted this. This will be a new experience for me...I'm glad I have you guys.

    The stupid passenger fender gave me trouble during removal. One bolt holding the battery tray support bracket had to be destroyed with an air chisel...PITA! :mad:

    I kinda like this look...I wonder if I can drive like this? :sneak:
    [​IMG]
     
    Focker, Feb 19, 2016
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  8. Feb 19, 2016
    55_Willys_CJ5

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    Looking forward to how this turns out. With lots of pics of course. :)
     
    55_Willys_CJ5, Feb 19, 2016
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  9. Feb 19, 2016
    Norcal69

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    I thought I'd just leave this right here in the event that you loose motivation half way through......
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    Norcal69, Feb 19, 2016
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  10. Feb 20, 2016
    Focker

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    Of course this is going to open up a can of worms with cleaning and painting things I didn't consider.

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    Focker, Feb 20, 2016
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  11. Feb 20, 2016
    Beach66Bum

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    You were right, cleaned up like new (y)
     
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  12. Feb 20, 2016
    Focker

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    The only thing slowing me down now is I don't have a engine hoist. :(

    [​IMG]
     
    Focker, Feb 20, 2016
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  13. Feb 20, 2016
    Focker

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    Ick. :sick:

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    Focker, Feb 20, 2016
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  14. Feb 20, 2016
    Focker

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    [​IMG]
     
    Focker, Feb 20, 2016
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  15. Feb 21, 2016
    Focker

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    Good news...All the exhaust manifold bolts came out without breaking! I'll need to order new gaskets.

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    Focker, Feb 21, 2016
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  16. Feb 24, 2016
    Focker

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    More removal of things today...What's the trick to removing the bell housing bolts? Is it better/easier to undo the clutch linkage then unbolt the bell housing from the tranny?
     
    Focker, Feb 24, 2016
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  17. Feb 24, 2016
    sterlclan

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    that's how i roll...
     
    sterlclan, Feb 24, 2016
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  18. Feb 27, 2016
    Focker

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    I could have really used you guys to tell me this...There's a removable panel?!

    I just figured this out after a lot of head scratching, trying to figure out how to get to a couple of the bolts! :D
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    Focker, Feb 27, 2016
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  19. Feb 27, 2016
    Focker

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    Man that flywheel is HEAVY! :shock:

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    Now the real fun begins...Not! I hate de-greasing...:mad:
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    Focker, Feb 27, 2016
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  20. Feb 27, 2016
    Focker

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    Some quick helpful tips to first time engine pullers like myself:
    • Remove the firewall panel to get to the bell housing bolts easier...Duh!
    • Pull the starter.
    • Once the motor is loose...Pull out the motor mounts.
     
    Focker, Feb 27, 2016
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