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Engine Work Continues & 4th of JulyAfter finally replacing the engine valve adjuster screws and starting to get things back on track, following the local 4th of July parade, the Jeep hits a major setback and (almost literally) stops in its tracks.
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Valve Adjuster Screw ReplacementFollowing up with the perfect timing of the engine, I decided to finally get to replacing all the valve adjuster screws. What started as a one-day job turned into a 3-week project! This will be a multi-part update. This first part will look at the actual replacement of the adjuster screws and valve adjustment.
Celebrating 82 years since GPW #208102 rolled off the factory line in Louisville, KY!
The EASIEST method to perfectly time a Jeep L134 Engine!After some engine issues earlier this month, I realized I needed to totally retime my engine. I ran across one of the easiest and simplest ways to perfectly time an L134 engine! Also, a look at the new ‘nose art’ on the Jeep and some shots of my Jeep with some warbirds!
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Celebrating 81 years since GPW #208102 rolled off the factory line in Louisville, KY!
Another major milestone was reached as the Jeep turns 80 years old, following just 20 days after the D-Day 80th anniversary!
Tackling the overheating Jeep – Part 3Another long gap between updates, but this is a big one and also explains the long gaps between these overheating parts! This update includes custom radiator rubber tubes, fixing the thermostat elbow corrosion, some neat GPW finds, another fire extinguisher, and taking on a huge project!
Tackling the overheating Jeep – Part 1After struggling with overheating issues last week, this week I dove into trying to diagnose what the issue might be, the thermostat, the coolant, the radiator, etc. Plus taking some temperature readings and a test run without a thermostat.
4th of July Parade and Overheating IssuesFor the second year in a row, I was able to participate in the Corona, CA 4th of July Parade… and this time I got to tow a WW2 Jeep Trailer (first time)! But, as I drove home, the Jeep started to overheat, so I do some digging into the issue.
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Celebrating 79 years today, having a Date of Delivery on June 26, 1944. Almost an 80-year-old gal, but she still looks pretty young!