AutoLite Starter

AutoLite StarterStarter Issues

All driving of the Jeep was halted last week when it was discovered my starter was sparking and smoking. Upon taking apart the starter it was pretty dirty and had what appeared to be several issues…

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GPW #208102 Jeep

GPW #208102 JeepDriving the Jeep!

Work has slowed on the Jeep since it’s almost done! The next few updates will be small, since there’s only minimal things left to do on the Jeep. But the awesome news is that I’ve driven the Jeep a full mile and a half now!

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GPW Clutch Tube

GPW Clutch TubeClutch linkage replaced

Work continued at a slow pace this week, not much left to do. Had to wait a few days for the arrival of new parts for the clutch linkage. Those arrived over last weekend, and I went to work replacing the worn items… but it took a LOT of work.

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Wartime Original Carter WO CarburetorEngine Problems Solved!

Work continued this past week to solve the engine issues, and the issue was mostly found! Still some tune-ups needed, but things are progressing. On Sunday, an attempt to drive the Jeep for the first time was made, only for another issue to arise causing another delay.

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MD Juan and Original GPW Body Tubs

MD Juan and Original GPW Body TubsRepro Tub is here!

As mentioned in the previous quick update, the new MD Juan reproduction tub kit has arrived! With it comes some interesting discoveries, some good news, and some bad news. Plus, it brings a few headaches. This update I’ll compare the new repro tub with the original GPW tub and contrast the challenges I have ahead! Plus some other small projects I’ve done over the past week!

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