Title and Vehicle Name Plate FC 150

This is a valid Iowa title for a 1962 FC 150, but could also be used to register a truck if you never received one. Alleviates all the hassle of  getting one for an old vehicle(Impossible in some states) The matching name tag to be attached to the vehicle is also here. It is from [...] [...]

How To Polarize a Voltage Regulator

               To ensure correct generator charging of your battery , it is often necessary to adjust or install a new voltage regulator in the system. This article will deal with replacement using a new, working regulator. 1.Disconnect the battery’s negative cable  and then the regulator wire marked BAT (battery) from [...] [...]

Finishing the Valve adjustments

Once you have removed the side valve cover you are ready to adjust the tappets. You will need a .016 feeler gauge (an angled tip works best) Have someone turn the engine over by hand with a socket on the flywheel nut. This is a 1 3/8″ nut. If you don’t have one,you’ll be stuck [...] [...]

Valve (Tappet) Adjustment Procedures 4 or 6 Cyl.

This is the procedure to be followed in adjusting L-head valves. The 4 cylinder is the one I present, but the 6 is similar. The F Head is much easier, but thats one of the reasons why they developed another engine. Start by removing carburetor linkage, choke and throttle cables and fuel lines . You will want [...] [...]

Willys Tune Up L-4 Engine

        The correct tune up procedures for your 4 cylinder , L-head Jeep engine are as follows. It is very important to follow the sequence or the final results will be less than satisfactory. 1. Remove spark plugs and clean or replace. Gap is set to .030 2. Check the battery and terminals, the engine ground strap and [...] [...]

Willys Jeep 60 HP Engines – Only $127.50

  Yes, Its true! JC Whitney of Chicago ,Il. offers a reconditioned  engine with all necessary components for the sum of $127.50 . The engine is complete and guaranteed perfect in every aspect.  There is  a 90 day guarantee. You can also purchase a brand new unit for $325.00 . A crating charge of $5.00 applies [...] [...]

War Bonds Keep Him Rolling

For most of you who are too young to remember WW2, the War Bond program was a US Government program to raise funds for the war effort.  The program was designed to get ordinary citizens to “invest” for a future monetary return with interest. Of course, the side benefit was that we continued to [...] [...]

JEEP PRODUCTION FIGURES

Have you ever wondered just how many Jeep vehicles were manufactured in the earlier years? Well, now you have it; the production figures for quite a few civilian and military models through 1970.I do not have the trucks and wagon numbers,but would be glad to post if anyone can supply them. [...]

CJ3B Factory mockup

Here  are interesting 1952 factory photos of a CJ3B in development. Notice the rounded CJ5 style hood which tapers down to the grille, the kind of strange looking windshield with the vent and the grille that is not as tall as the production model. This grille also has some marker lights that I can’t [...] [...]

Transfer Case Exploded

The transfer case is a gear box which is used to engage the front propellor shaft and reduce the ratios for high and low ranges. It attaches directly to the transmission and is lubricated by its own oil supply. The only maintenance required is occasional lubrication of the shifting levers and proper 90w gear oil in the [...] [...]