Resurrection: A CJ3B STORY

diesel_maniac · 29th September 2009, 21:45

This update has been long due. I was not able to write it up partly due to bad health plus I also got occupied with some other things. So here is a brief account of what all has been done during this period. The mechanicals have been almost completed. The brakes are functional now, thanks to a brand new overhauling kit installed in the original master cylinder, some new brake lines and brake fluid. The gearbox was cleaned up thoroughly inside-out . As there were no major signs of wear and tear or excessive play in the gears, a new packing kit and some anabond sealing agent was all that it required to complete the job. The engine has been assembled back. Just for a reminder it now runs on Standard size pistons. Most of the critical components have been replaced with new quality replacement parts. The Distributor was also in a very bad state and was thoroughly cleaned up. We have replaced the old Point, Condenser and the metal plates on which both of these are mounted. A new Rotor was also bought as it was missing. A brand new set of Spark plugs, plug wires and ignition coil was also bought because of the obvious reason (most of these were missing from the vehicle). Also replaced was the mechanical fuel pump, as kit for repairing the old pump was not readily available. It took Jarnail Singhji about 2 days to work his magic on the motor. He diligently placed and tightened each and every part together to ensure that the job was done perfectly. The engine was started for the first time on Saturday. It was amazing to see and hear the beast breathing life again.

The Chassis frame has also received a coat of paint and is awaiting the final assembly. The work on the body tub and other parts was held up because of Eid celebrations. So it was another excuse for my painter to flee to his home town. He is being eagerly awaited to return and complete the work. I took some pictures during the engine assembly process. Here they are:

sadashivpeth · 29th September 2009, 22:24

Its nice to see the jeep grow from a junkyard to almost a roadworthy one. Keep up the good work. When is it likely to be ready?

JeepCaptain · 29th September 2009, 22:41

Jasvinder,
Good progress bro.

When I see your pics I feel like I am there in your garage.
Say my hello to Mamaji.Tell him I will be back soon for another adventure.

Cheers
Shibu

diesel_maniac · 29th September 2009, 22:41

@ sadashivpeth: To be optimistic I hope to complete it before Diwali. Keeping my fingers crossed.....

@Jeepcaptain: It was nice to have you over here in India Shibu. I bet you had one hell of an adventure this time also. Hats off to your courage buddy. Hoping to see you around really soon. Please do send more details about the trip. Mamaji sure would be waiting for another one.

allana13 · 30th September 2009, 01:51

Good pictures Jas,

Is the engine going to be painted then? Some real hard work seems to have gone in there.
keep us posted with pictures whenever you can.

Cheers

JeepMkd · 30th September 2009, 02:00

diesel_maniac, what parts are available directly from Mahindra? You told me that the parts you're using are brand new, and I've seen that they're made by Mahindra. I'm not interested in engine components because I don't use the original one. If brake and transmission parts are available from Mahindra I might arrange something with the importer for Mahindra here in Macedonia.

diesel_maniac · 30th September 2009, 07:58

@Allana: Yes Allana, the engine and transmission have been painted. I could not click the pictures yesterday as I forgot to take my camera along. Both of these components are of the same color as the chassis frame. Will post some pictures today.

@Jeepmkd: Transmission and Transfer case parts are available with Mahindra Spare Parts Stockists and Dealers in various parts in India. I don't know if Mahindra still Manufactures or source them, since production of CJ3B was discontinued after late 1990's. Brake parts like the Wheels Cylinders, Brake Shoe Assemblies, Master Cylinder Assembly are also available. One can also source Overhauling or service kits for wheel and master cylinders in case they are repairable. Same goes for the brake shoes, we generally buy and replace the brake lining only. So if you need anything in specific, do send me a PM and I shall try to get the information about parts you need.

ATUL SINGH · 30th September 2009, 14:28

Jasvinder,
After talking to Harjeev and you last week, i could'nt stop myself and purchased an old army disposal 3B from yamuna nagar. attaching snaps.

Regards,
atul singh
9717640084

ATUL SINGH · 30th September 2009, 14:35

Folks, what are the standard tyres that we have grown up seeing fitted on 3B's and 500D's. The ones with alternate pattern like a tractor rear tyre. Any special name for it?

Regards,
atul singh

JeepCaptain · 30th September 2009, 15:23

Jasvinder, bro check this out. Show this to mamaji aswell.

Its was great meeting you all.

Guys its mamaji, Soumen (Kandisa) ,Jasvinder (deisel_maniac) and myself and my King in the pic. It was pouring in Delhi that day.

Resurrection: A CJ3B STORY-delhi-cochin-gypsy-010.jpg

cheers
JC

diesel_maniac · 30th September 2009, 15:35

@Atul Singh: Congrats for buying the Jeep. You finally fulfilled your dream of owning a Jeep. The Jeep also seems to be in good condition. Please most some more pictures of it. Specially the engine bay and the under carriage area. The tyres that you have mentioned here are known as Non Directional Mud and Snow Tyres or NDMS in short. These used to be standard fitment on almost all military vehicles Jeeps and trucks alike. Although Sand Grips are preffered these days. This tread pattern is still available in the market and sold by MRF mostly. Due to its unique tread pattern it is preferred by off-roaders like us for SWB jeeps.

@JC: Hey thanks bro for sharing the picture with us. Yeap it was raining cats and dogs during those days in and around Delhi. It was good to have you over too, Hoping to see you around soon.

ATUL SINGH · 2nd October 2009, 19:18

The engine pics as you asked for

Regards,
atul

ATUL SINGH · 2nd October 2009, 19:32

a photo of a mahindra SWB which i had kept in my family album since 1989.

atul

allana13 · 3rd October 2009, 02:57

Thanks for the pictures,

Cant wait to see the start of the restoration pictures

diesel_maniac · 3rd October 2009, 10:42

Thanks for the Pictures Atul. The sure need lot of work, but I am sure it will teurn out to be an excellent specimen. So what are the plans about the Engine and Transmission? Finalised something or still weighing the options?

29th September 2009, 21:45	#61
diesel_maniac BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 170 Thanked: 3 Times	Resurrection :Update 7 This update has been long due. I was not able to write it up partly due to bad health plus I also got occupied with some other things. So here is a brief account of what all has been done during this period. The mechanicals have been almost completed. The brakes are functional now, thanks to a brand new overhauling kit installed in the original master cylinder, some new brake lines and brake fluid. The gearbox was cleaned up thoroughly inside-out . As there were no major signs of wear and tear or excessive play in the gears, a new packing kit and some anabond sealing agent was all that it required to complete the job. The engine has been assembled back. Just for a reminder it now runs on Standard size pistons. Most of the critical components have been replaced with new quality replacement parts. The Distributor was also in a very bad state and was thoroughly cleaned up. We have replaced the old Point, Condenser and the metal plates on which both of these are mounted. A new Rotor was also bought as it was missing. A brand new set of Spark plugs, plug wires and ignition coil was also bought because of the obvious reason (most of these were missing from the vehicle). Also replaced was the mechanical fuel pump, as kit for repairing the old pump was not readily available. It took Jarnail Singhji about 2 days to work his magic on the motor. He diligently placed and tightened each and every part together to ensure that the job was done perfectly. The engine was started for the first time on Saturday. It was amazing to see and hear the beast breathing life again. The Chassis frame has also received a coat of paint and is awaiting the final assembly. The work on the body tub and other parts was held up because of Eid celebrations. So it was another excuse for my painter to flee to his home town. He is being eagerly awaited to return and complete the work. I took some pictures during the engine assembly process. Here they are: Attached Thumbnails
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29th September 2009, 22:24	#62
sadashivpeth Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ambala Posts: 4 Thanked: Once	Its nice to see the jeep grow from a junkyard to almost a roadworthy one. Keep up the good work. When is it likely to be ready?
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29th September 2009, 22:41	#63
JeepCaptain BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dubai / Gods Own Country -Kerala Posts: 864 Thanked: 493 Times View My Garage	Jasvinder, Good progress bro. When I see your pics I feel like I am there in your garage. Say my hello to Mamaji.Tell him I will be back soon for another adventure. Cheers Shibu
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29th September 2009, 22:41	#64
diesel_maniac BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 170 Thanked: 3 Times	@ sadashivpeth: To be optimistic I hope to complete it before Diwali. Keeping my fingers crossed..... @Jeepcaptain: It was nice to have you over here in India Shibu. I bet you had one hell of an adventure this time also. Hats off to your courage buddy. Hoping to see you around really soon. Please do send more details about the trip. Mamaji sure would be waiting for another one. Last edited by diesel_maniac : 29th September 2009 at 22:45.
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30th September 2009, 01:51	#65
allana13 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 541 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Good pictures Jas, Is the engine going to be painted then? Some real hard work seems to have gone in there. keep us posted with pictures whenever you can. Cheers
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30th September 2009, 02:00	#66
JeepMkd BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Republic of MACEDONIA Posts: 86 Thanked: 3 Times	diesel_maniac, what parts are available directly from Mahindra? You told me that the parts you're using are brand new, and I've seen that they're made by Mahindra. I'm not interested in engine components because I don't use the original one. If brake and transmission parts are available from Mahindra I might arrange something with the importer for Mahindra here in Macedonia.
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30th September 2009, 07:58	#67
diesel_maniac BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 170 Thanked: 3 Times	@Allana: Yes Allana, the engine and transmission have been painted. I could not click the pictures yesterday as I forgot to take my camera along. Both of these components are of the same color as the chassis frame. Will post some pictures today. @Jeepmkd: Transmission and Transfer case parts are available with Mahindra Spare Parts Stockists and Dealers in various parts in India. I don't know if Mahindra still Manufactures or source them, since production of CJ3B was discontinued after late 1990's. Brake parts like the Wheels Cylinders, Brake Shoe Assemblies, Master Cylinder Assembly are also available. One can also source Overhauling or service kits for wheel and master cylinders in case they are repairable. Same goes for the brake shoes, we generally buy and replace the brake lining only. So if you need anything in specific, do send me a PM and I shall try to get the information about parts you need.
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30th September 2009, 14:28	#68
ATUL SINGH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FARIDABAD Posts: 235 Thanked: 113 Times	Jasvinder, After talking to Harjeev and you last week, i could'nt stop myself and purchased an old army disposal 3B from yamuna nagar. attaching snaps. Regards, atul singh 9717640084 Attached Thumbnails
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30th September 2009, 14:35	#69
ATUL SINGH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FARIDABAD Posts: 235 Thanked: 113 Times	Folks, what are the standard tyres that we have grown up seeing fitted on 3B's and 500D's. The ones with alternate pattern like a tractor rear tyre. Any special name for it? Regards, atul singh
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30th September 2009, 15:23	#70
JeepCaptain BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dubai / Gods Own Country -Kerala Posts: 864 Thanked: 493 Times View My Garage	Jasvinder, bro check this out. Show this to mamaji aswell. Its was great meeting you all. Guys its mamaji, Soumen (Kandisa) ,Jasvinder (deisel_maniac) and myself and my King in the pic. It was pouring in Delhi that day. cheers JC
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30th September 2009, 15:35	#71
diesel_maniac BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 170 Thanked: 3 Times	Congratulations !! @Atul Singh: Congrats for buying the Jeep. You finally fulfilled your dream of owning a Jeep. The Jeep also seems to be in good condition. Please most some more pictures of it. Specially the engine bay and the under carriage area. The tyres that you have mentioned here are known as Non Directional Mud and Snow Tyres or NDMS in short. These used to be standard fitment on almost all military vehicles Jeeps and trucks alike. Although Sand Grips are preffered these days. This tread pattern is still available in the market and sold by MRF mostly. Due to its unique tread pattern it is preferred by off-roaders like us for SWB jeeps. @JC: Hey thanks bro for sharing the picture with us. Yeap it was raining cats and dogs during those days in and around Delhi. It was good to have you over too, Hoping to see you around soon. Last edited by diesel_maniac : 30th September 2009 at 15:37.
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2nd October 2009, 19:18	#72
ATUL SINGH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FARIDABAD Posts: 235 Thanked: 113 Times	The engine pics as you asked for Regards, atul Attached Thumbnails
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2nd October 2009, 19:32	#73
ATUL SINGH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FARIDABAD Posts: 235 Thanked: 113 Times	a photo of a mahindra SWB which i had kept in my family album since 1989. atul Attached Thumbnails
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3rd October 2009, 02:57	#74
allana13 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 541 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Thanks for the pictures, Cant wait to see the start of the restoration pictures
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3rd October 2009, 10:42	#75
diesel_maniac BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 170 Thanked: 3 Times	Thanks for the Pictures Atul. The sure need lot of work, but I am sure it will teurn out to be an excellent specimen. So what are the plans about the Engine and Transmission? Finalised something or still weighing the options?
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