CJ-3A
Specs & Tech Tips
Mechanical
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Rebuilding the Model 18 Transfer Case By Rick Stivers By Doug h |
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 Installing a PTO behind an overdrive
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 Rebuilding the Carter W-O Carb
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Rebuilding the Ramsey 200R Winch
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Electrical
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Body
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 Installing an Original Canvas Top
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 Building and Installing a Backseat
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Details
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Technical
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Restoration Help
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Manuals
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CJ-3A Owners Manual |
More Tech Tips from the CJ-3B Page:
Parts
- Links to Parts Sources
- Spare Tire Vibration Dampener
- Radiator Guard
- Early CJ Rear Seats
- Jeep Horns
- Tailgate Construction, Dating and Authentication
- Early Civilian Jeep Taillights
- The Flatfender Toolbox
- Tires For Your CJ-3A
Accessories
- Early Civilian Jeep Hardtops
- Willys-Overland Canvas Tops
- Folding and Vinyl Tops
- Reproduction Canvas Tops
- Jeep Body Extenders
- Tailgate Spare Tire Mount
- Finding the Jeep Drain Hole Plug
- Jeep Side Steps
- Jeep Burglar Alarm
- Sears Jeep Parts Catalog
- K & K Mower Bar and Snowplow
- Jeep-A-Trench Trencher
- Ramsey Capstan Winch
- Running a Bush Hog From a Jeep PTO
Paint
Brake Tips
Parking
Brake Cable - Brake Drum and Hub Removal
- Master Brake Cylinder Tips
- Dual-Reservoir Master Cylinder
- 11" Brake Upgrade
- Brake Lines and Pedals
- Disc Brake Options
- Vacuum Brake Booster
Mechanical Tips
- Axle
Advice -- gear ratios, vents, shims, lockers.
- "Powr-Lok" Differential Service Bulletin -- service information from 1960.
- Two-Wheel-Drive Low Range and Drivetrain Strength -- slippage factor, breaking strength.
- Lubricating Your Jeep -- steering, wheels, water crossings.
- Tires and Rims -- selecting and mounting them.
- T98a Transmission -- four-speed conversion.
- T90 Transmission Tips -- fluid leak, loose bearings, worn parts.
- T90 Pilot Bushing Removal -- small job worth doing.
- Overdrive Tech Tips -- finding the right OD.
- Transfer Case Rebuilding -- Spicer 18 intermediate shaft.
- More Drivetrain Tech Tips -- TC spring replacement, leaking oil, grinding noises.
- Steering Checkup -- looking for loose linkage.
- Steering Tech Tips -- linkage, steering box rebuild.
- Softening the Suspension
- Spring Levelling Tips
- Wrangler Spring Conversion
- Steering Wheel Removal
- Tie Rod Reinforcement
- Saginaw Steering Conversion
- Frame Modifications for Off-Roading
- Frame Repair on a 1956 CJ-3B
- Rear Frame Crossmember Replacement
- CJ-3B Body on a CJ-5 Frame
Electrical Tips:
- Starter Problems -- rebuilding, replacement, and switches.
- Fuel and Temperature Gauge Fixes -- testing, replacing.
- F-head Ignition Tech Tips -- coil, plugs, electronic ignition.
- Bulb and Fuse Numbers -- Owner's Manual insert, 1957.
- Wiring a Signal Stat Turn Signal Switch -- original diagrams.
- Replacing the Wiring Harness
- Wiring the Horn Button
- Battery Cables
- Converting a 6-Volt Jeep to 12-Volt
- Generator Regulator Troubleshooting
- Installing an Alternator
Engine Tips:
- Cold
Weather Tips -- starting or storing.
- Engine Oil for the Willys F-head -- viscosity and formulation.
- Engine Service Bulletins, 1960-61 -- head gaskets, PCV, valves.
- Static Timing the F-head -- getting it running.
- Hurricane Engine in a Low-Hood Jeep -- fitting an F-head in a 2A or 3A.
- Engine Troubleshooting -- where to start.
- Dying Under Load: A Detective Story -- more troubleshooting.
- F-head Engine Rebuild -- pages 1-8.
- V6 Engine Conversion Manual -- installing the Jeep 225 V6.
- Engine Swap Suggestions -- 4 and 6-cylinder possibilities.
- Pinto Turbo in a CJ-3B
- Starting Up a Sitting Engine -- how to check and turn it.
- Engine Removal
- Cooling System -- thermostat, bypass hose, water pump.
- More Hurricane Engine Tech Tips -- ring gear installation, water in the oil, and valve adjustment.
- Timing and Tune-Up Tips -- Ignition timing, vacuum leaks and uneven idle.
- Fuel Line Tech Tips
- Carter YF Carburetor Service Information -- adjustments, disassembly and service bulletins.
- YF Carburetor Overhaul Tips
- Solex Replacement Carburetor
- Solex Carburetor Tips
- Crankcase Ventilation -- old and new PCV systems.
- Cleaning the Air Cleaner
- Low and High Oil Pressure
- F-head Performance Enhancement -- headers, Weber carb, Pertronics distributor.
Body and Interior Tips
- Retrofitting a Koenig Jeep Hardtop
- Improving the Repli-Tub
- Reproduction Tub Reviews
- Grades of Repro Tubs
- Fiberglass Tubs and Body Parts
- Find and Repair an Original Tub
- Body Removal and Mounting
- CJ-3B Body on a CJ-5 Frame
- Dashboard Replacement
- Floor Panel Replacement
- Body Repair on a 1956 CJ-3B
- Rust Removal
- On Restoration: Book Reviews
- Repairing or Replacing a Fuel Tank
- Adding a Passenger-Side Gas Tank
- Windshield Defroster
- Harrison Heater Tech Tips
- Re-Covering Jeep Seats
- Build Your Own Rear Seat
- Build a Center Jump Seat
- Installing a Soft Top
- Windshield Wiper Problems
- Manual Wiper Conversion and Repair
- The Flatfender Toolbox
Miscellaneous Tips
- Mach 1 in a 3B? -- how fast is safe?
- Driving in 4-Wheel Drive -- shifting and techniques.
- Vinyl Canvas Jeep Cover -- protective storage.
- To Upgrade or to Restore? -- a small debate.
- What Percentage Stock? -- what does original mean?
- Towing a CJ-3B --- flat towing or trailer?
- Tools to Carry in Your Jeep
- Removing Broken or Rusty Bolts/Nuts/Studs/Screws
- Tire Air Pressure