[svsantosh]

Originally Posted by trammway

....I have not really done anything up for the CJ3B expect collecting few more parts that may be required during the restoration.

Well well, why do these pics seem familiar?

Coz we went shopping together. You made my day on saturday. Too bad I never bothered to ask for a TD of the Navigator. Next time please let me drive a short distance, Never driven a petrol Jeep.

PS - Are you going to keep the Navigator's seats or change them?

[trammway]

Originally Posted by svsantosh

Well well, why do these pics seem familiar?

Coz we went shopping together. You made my day on saturday. Too bad I never bothered to ask for a TD of the Navigator. Next time please let me drive a short distance, Never driven a petrol Jeep.

PS - Are you going to keep the Navigator's seats or change them?

You are the question and you are the answer.

TD for sure, any Jeeper for that matter.

Navigator seat will remain same even though I change all other stuffs, I'm bit comfort freak when it comes for seating.

[trammway]

The body and complete mechanical restoration project of my CJ3B has been scheduled for 25th of this month.

Today I took the jeep for a small round and found the brakes were jammed, could not even move, immediately saw the water boiling and finally the jeep stalled.

I remember about a month back we did clean the break cylinder etc, but again the break jammed so what is the root cause for this?

That made me come to a schedule fixing term for the project kick off. I have almost collected all the required parts except the soft top frames and canvas.

Now questions to all the petrol jeep experts

1. Which is the best carburetor for Hurricane (Maximum possible Mileage and Power are essential) without overflow issues

2. Will you guys suggest me to convert the break system to disc and servo assisted ?

3. Best possible color as I'm planning to restore this Civilian one with military fitments. Does anyone seen light grey and black combination with military fitments? how is that ?

4. I need decals for data plate and gear/transfer case information, anyone got any hint where/how can i get them ?

5. Finally is there anyone who got an information about availability of brand new body tub and bonnet? if yes, how much ?

6. Converting the petrol jeep to dana 44/9 differentials and KMT-90, any pros and cons ? What about bell housing if I change the gearbox to KMT-90? Will I be able to use the existing bell housing with KMT-90 gearbox too ?

7. I need a military generator or water pump or air compressor to be installed on my Jeep with PTO assisted power, any light on whereabouts ?(I have a PTO and managed to get Sprocket also), I need the applications now.


Sorry for too many questions, I really appreciate your time in answering my questions.

[trammway]

Any inputs for the above questions ?

[vinod_nookala]

Originally Posted by trammway

The body and complete mechanical restoration project of my CJ3B has been scheduled for 25th of this month.

Today I took the jeep for a small round and found the brakes were jammed, could not even move, immediately saw the water boiling and finally the jeep stalled.

I remember about a month back we did clean the break cylinder etc, but again the break jammed so what is the root cause for this?

That made me come to a schedule fixing term for the project kick off. I have almost collected all the required parts except the soft top frames and canvas.

Now questions to all the petrol jeep experts

1. Which is the best carburetor for Hurricane (Maximum possible Mileage and Power are essential) without overflow issues

2. Will you guys suggest me to convert the break system to disc and servo assisted ?

3. Best possible color as I'm planning to restore this Civilian one with military fitments. Does anyone seen light grey and black combination with military fitments? how is that ?

4. I need decals for data plate and gear/transfer case information, anyone got any hint where/how can i get them ?

5. Finally is there anyone who got an information about availability of brand new body tub and bonnet? if yes, how much ?

6. Converting the petrol jeep to dana 44/9 differentials and KMT-90, any pros and cons ? What about bell housing if I change the gearbox to KMT-90? Will I be able to use the existing bell housing with KMT-90 gearbox too ?

7. I need a military generator or water pump or air compressor to be installed on my Jeep with PTO assisted power, any light on whereabouts ?(I have a PTO and managed to get Sprocket also), I need the applications now.


Sorry for too many questions, I really appreciate your time in answering my questions.

Hi siva
Infact i dont qualify to post on petrol jeeps at all as i have limited knowledge on it-

1. Carburator no idea man. Talk to suresh stephen, UBS sir, jammy on this. They will help you. Arka has some imported carb (i think webber) on his 3B.

2. Converting to disc brakes is entirely your choice. But i feel suspended pedals severely limit the leg room. But safety comes first. i would say go for it, else best option is go for later model MM540 brake drums as they were bigger and also change it to MM540 type master cylinder.

3. refer to V16's thread. some suggestions have come up there. will help you on colour

4. No idea man...one option steal it !

5. For body tub check out with Ramesh tinker. May be he will help you

6. KMT 90 will give you better tractability in 1st gear, thats it! It is not going to improve top speed. I suggest stick to 3 speed gear box

7. No idea

Over to the real experts on petrol jeeps!

[trammway]

The Jeep has been pushed out for a final drive with the current condition last week, but I really could not do as I expected because the brakes were jammed. So, as a first work the jeep brake overhauling has been completed successfully along with change of bearings in the front and rear.





As scheduled earlier the jeep restoration has been kick started yesterday and now all the dress material on the jeep has been removed.






Rust, Rust and Rust everywhere. I couldn't get any good information about the availability of the body tub so decided to do the tinkering now and right now the job is going on in a fast track.





Anyone know what is this door under exhaust manifold which leaks oil in my Hurricane Engine ? what is the purpose of this door?


The rest of the story will continue in due course.

[svsantosh]

Exhaust valve spring cover

pic source - CJ3B Page

[svsantosh]

See the real use of the door (or the space inside it)

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The installation of the valve spring, keeper and locks. The spring is being compressed so the valve locks can be installed. Engine assembly lube is sticky enough to hold the valve locks in place until the spring compressor can be released.




This is a wider view of the C-clamp valve spring compressor, which will work with valve-in-block or with overhead valve springs, but the cylinder head must be removed first. There are two other types that will work with the cylinder head in place on the engine. One only works on valve in block springs and the other only works on overhead valve springs.




The exhaust valves are all installed.

[headers]

Hey Siva, Firstly Congrats on your acquisition.

1. Which is the best carburetor for Hurricane (Maximum possible Mileage and Power are essential) without overflow issues

Try the Mikuni ones from the maruti stable - they are the most user friendly!

2. Will you guys suggest me to convert the break system to disc and servo assisted ?

Not required for this vehicle - just convert to double wheel cylinder from the single one and braking should be more than sufficient!

[Ramsagar]

Trammway:why can't you choose mud color,green had become quiet common. Looks good with all the decals written on the jeep.

[trammway]

while we working on the body tub (removed from the chassis) to repair the rusted areas, a Major issue shook me. The jeep's chassis requires almost replacement as I have seen many of the areas in the chassis got patched and shackle mount place is completely eaten by rust.

Just having discussion with West and North to find any available SWB RHD CJ3B chassis, I'm sure in couple of days I need to bring the project back to my schedule. If any one knowing any information about a chassis do let me know for a quick fix.

[Sutripta]

Originally Posted by trammway

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1. Which is the best carburetor for Hurricane (Maximum possible Mileage and Power are essential) without overflow issues
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Original was a Carter. Later indigenised to Solex (M34PBIC IIRC).

I'm fairly certain the Carter produced more power, but MM never changed the power output specs.

Any carb, of the right size, can be made to work, provided you can/ know how to set it up. Not worth the R&D. Stick to the Solex. You will get jets and repair kits for it. Not for the Carter.

Power and mileage normally don't go hand in hand!

Regards
Sutripta

[nitrous]

Originally Posted by sutripta

Power and mileage normally don't go hand in hand!

+1.
Especially with carbs.

[headers]

Originally Posted by nitrous

+1.
Especially with carbs.

Why only carbs, even in MPFi engines or any IC engine, power and FE do not go hand in hand!

[trammway]

Originally Posted by Sutripta

Original was a Carter. Later indigenised to Solex (M34PBIC IIRC).

I'm fairly certain the Carter produced more power, but MM never changed the power output specs.

Any carb, of the right size, can be made to work, provided you can/ know how to set it up. Not worth the R&D. Stick to the Solex. You will get jets and repair kits for it. Not for the Carter.

Power and mileage normally don't go hand in hand!

Regards
Sutripta

This is what exactly I asked for. So as you suggested I need to stick with Solex for considering the parts etc.

I was only asking about Solex or Carter, Sorry I have not mentioned it in my query.

Originally Posted by nitrous

+1.
Especially with carbs.

Originally Posted by headers

Why only carbs, even in MPFi engines or any IC engine, power and FE do not go hand in hand!

Well said, see my reply above I was trying to get some comparison picture about cater or solex.

No to engine transplant, I'm trying to restore it to the stock and mostly Army CJ3B(RHD) specs.

Guys I'm still waiting for any lead on the chassis requirement. Let me know if any one come across CJ3B RHD chassis, preferably a Army one(the difference is is reinforcement seen on the shackle mount areas)