Red Jeep Fuel-up Log
1949 Willys CJ3A
Property of aboyandhisdog.
Added Jun 4 2015
Showing all fuel-ups and notes
Dec 19 2018
Finally...figured out the cold start mystery. The Solex "progressive starter mechanism" is defective on many of their carbs. The ports don't line up correctly in choke mode. All carbs. and now corrected and running well. The #3 PSM seems to work the best - that was the one where I drilled a new hole in the brass disc. On the others I just ground a notch in the choke lever on the PSM. Jeep is running good and it appears I have only used about 1/4 qt. in ~450 mi. But hard to say for sure in that the filter lost oil when new. But, I think the crankcase and the filter takes 5 qts. to full. When I show a quart low, I will add a quart and we'll see how many miles have been traveled since the oil change.
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158.0
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8.000
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$2.200
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$17.60
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19.8
Added by aboyandhisdog on Dec 19 2018 at 12:44 pm
Nov 22 2018
Carb #3 (the new Crown) will still not do a cold start. So, removed it and put #2 back on and it runs well. The #3 will be going back to JC Whitney. Ordered a new Omix from CSE, which should be in next week. I believe exactly the same as the crown but with a 5 year warranty. With any luck the cold start will work. BTW, took the Crown cold starter apart and all looked well EXCEPT the hole in the cast body possibly didn't go through correctly to let gas in. Hard to tell for sure, but this would explain the "no choke".
Added by aboyandhisdog on Nov 22 2018 at 8:39 pm
Nov 16 2018
The new carb. was very hard cold starting today - had to put gas into carb. After it warmed up, it ran good and hot start was normal and warm start was normal. Might have to dive into the choke...
Added by aboyandhisdog on Nov 16 2018 at 8:04 pm
Nov 10 2018
This tank was with the #2 carb, and I'm not sure why the mpg's are lower. #1 carb started to not idle. So, put on #2 carb and it runs great. Ordered a new #3 carb. from JC Whitney - Crown brand. It is exactly like #1&2 so I'm sure the Omix and Crown are the same mfg. I put #3 on and so far it runs fine. Had some hesitation at first, but screwing in the air-correction screw seems to have taken care of this Also, I rerouted the oil return line from the filter to go over the alt. bracket. Also, removed skid plate and degreased the TC and elsewhere as best I could of the oil that blew out from when the filter was leaking.
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168.0
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8.600
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$2.120
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$18.23
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19.5
Added by aboyandhisdog on Nov 10 2018 at 1:32 pm
Oct 25 2018
Jeep is running good. Retarded timing to 5btdc to alleviate ping. R&R oil filter with the new OE Fram style. Must tighten lid a lot! Re-secured dipstick tube. Added the new AirAid air filter - seems to work well.
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162.0
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7.350
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$2.520
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$18.52
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22.0
Added by aboyandhisdog on Oct 25 2018 at 3:06 pm
Sep 28 2018
FCT 2018. Week of 4wd and highway miles. Jeep ran great! Changed oil yesterday at 17,650. 4 qts Rotella, 1/2 qt. Bars valve repair. 2650 on oil, used 5.5 qts - ~520 mi/qt.. Not great but better than with the Mobil 1 which may be too "slippery" and getting past valve guides??? Stay tuned...
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415.0
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27.300
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$3.300
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$90.09
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15.2
Added by aboyandhisdog on Sep 28 2018 at 10:45 am
Sep 14 2018
Jeep is running good. OD working well. All serviced and ready to go to FCT Sunday.
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115.0
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5.350
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$2.630
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$14.07
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21.5
Added by aboyandhisdog on Sep 14 2018 at 8:46 pm
Aug 24 2018
Jeep is running great. Took in to OR4x4 Wed and had them double check theOD install and it was perfect. They also checked all the wheel bearings and all the grease was like new and adjusted fine. Danny did adjust the brakes and they are now fantastic. I am not backing and brakeing enough, so I need to be better about that. I leaned the timing today to see if I will run cooler. I had it at 10btdc for the NCR and never put it back to 5btdc. Put back to 10 for the FCT. Also, I put new spring shackles on the fronts. Used Stover nuts all around. Should hold position. Threaded bushings and the stover nuts are not tight. Snugged up and then backed off 1/2 turn. I think this will work.
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170.0
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7.750
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$2.290
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$17.75
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21.9
Added by aboyandhisdog on Aug 24 2018 at 1:47 pm
Aug 3 2018
This is the first tank after the NCR, and has the new Over Drive installed. 10% increase in mpg's at least. Jeep is running good. Installed new fuel pump and put C shackles back on the rears. Not sure if I'll change out the fronts. R&R trans fluid with Redline MT90 - synthetic GL4. Smoother shifts when cold is noticeable. Appt. at OR4x4 on Aug. 22 to check my OD install and maybe adj wheel bearings.
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158.0
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7.000
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$2.280
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$15.96
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22.6
Added by aboyandhisdog on Aug 3 2018 at 5:15 pm
Jul 26 2018
NCR 4wd camping trip out in the boonies of Larimer county. All 4wd. poor mpg's. Jeep ran great. Installed Overdrive this week. So far so good. Better mpg's, less wear and tear, lower rpm's.
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166.0
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13.000
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$2.050
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$26.65
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12.8
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jul 26 2018 at 10:02 pm
Jul 11 2018
Jeep is running good. Ordered Saturn overdrive from KW. 29T, 6 spline. 4-6 weeks. Backed off shackle nuts 1/2 turn from 30 ft/lbs and now no binding! Success! Tightened metal battery tray - no squeak. Made new Alt. bracket for more adjustment tension on belt. Inst new flex steel braided fuel line from the tank to pump. Seems to have corrected hot fuel issues even better than before.
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162.0
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8.000
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$2.050
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$16.40
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20.2
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jul 11 2018 at 11:23 am
Jul 3 2018
Jeep is running good. Changed out fuel line today to flex steel line. Loosened shackles 1/2 turn. Monitor...
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162.0
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8.150
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$2.300
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$18.74
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19.9
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jul 3 2018 at 6:32 pm
Jun 21 2018
BHR was rained out...no jeeping at all.
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jun 21 2018 at 4:27 pm
Jun 12 2018
Jeep is running good. Distributor failed after I sprayed "electrical cleaner" in it. Replaced with new. Went in easy, left plate in place. Timing was right on - 5btdc. Leaving this weekend for BHR. Cleand all carb jets, lubed everything, ready to go!
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162.0
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8.000
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$2.290
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$18.32
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20.2
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jun 12 2018 at 2:18 pm
May 23 2018
Jeep is running good. Oil use seems to be down. I won a new engine at the Spring Willys Reunion raffle! Not sure when I'll get it installed. Stay tuned!
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162.0
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8.150
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$2.300
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$18.74
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19.9
Added by aboyandhisdog on May 23 2018 at 1:02 pm
May 3 2018
Jeep running good! I have added 1 qt oil and 1/2 qt. Lubegard Bio-Tech in 800 miles. Brought the level up to the mark above the full mark, which is where it started out new with 5 qts. Also, I filled the old oil pan with water and the pan alone holds 8 qts. min. I think that even with 6 or 7 quarts of oil, no damage could be done and it would still be below the gasket. However, the oil pickup would possibly be under the top level of the oil. I don't know if this would be bad or not.
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162.0
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8.000
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$2.240
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$17.92
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20.2
Added by aboyandhisdog on May 3 2018 at 3:44 pm
Apr 10 2018
Jeep is running good. Dipstick showing 1/2 qt. low, but waiting to add oil 'til a quart low. Then we'll see where a quart shows on the dipstick.
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216.0
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11.000
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$2.200
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$24.20
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19.6
Added by aboyandhisdog on Apr 10 2018 at 7:17 pm
Oct 13 2017
Jeep is running good. Oil change at 15,000 miles. Used Rotella 15w40 this time. Seems a bit more smoke on start up. Seems to not hold oil press at temp as well as with the Mobil 1 so I think the viscosity thins a bit more than the M1. Waiting for test results from Blackstone. If oil consumption is the same as before (1 qt/400 mi) I may drain and refill with the M1. We'll see.
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191.0
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9.000
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$1.850
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$16.65
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21.2
Added by aboyandhisdog on Oct 13 2017 at 8:35 pm
Oct 1 2017
All FCT 4wd. Jeep ran good. Adv timing to ~10 btdc. Blew exhaust manifold gasket. Consensus on oil use seems to be that valve guides are worn. AMS: total rebuild: $1400-2000.
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344.0
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23.900
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$3.000
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$71.70
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14.4
Added by aboyandhisdog on Oct 1 2017 at 5:19 pm
Sep 13 2017
Jeep running good. New plugs and wires today. Leave Sun for FCT for a week of 4wd.
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115.0
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5.850
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$1.350
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$7.90
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19.7
Added by aboyandhisdog on Sep 13 2017 at 3:46 pm
Sep 6 2017
Jeep running good. Tightened nut in TC to see if that was source of the clunk. Nope. Installed new step today. FCT in 10 days.
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159.0
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7.650
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$1.350
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$10.33
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20.8
Added by aboyandhisdog on Sep 6 2017 at 7:17 pm
Aug 31 2017
Jeep running good. Built new clutch rod and new cable. Still have faint "clunk" just before stop. Clutch in or out, trans in gear or neutral, brakes on or not. Just can't figure it out. Only when jeep is rolling. Seems to depand on roll of wheels or revs of driveshaft.
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162.0
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8.000
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$1.650
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$13.20
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20.2
Added by aboyandhisdog on Aug 31 2017 at 1:44 pm
Aug 21 2017
Jeep is running good!
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194.0
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9.000
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$1.800
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$16.20
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21.6
Added by aboyandhisdog on Aug 21 2017 at 9:03 pm
Jul 23 2017
Jeep is running good! Still using oil ~1qt. / 600 miles. Improved skid plate, new belt, new clutch rod and cable, sealed tightsteer - no leaks, painted wheels.
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362.0
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17.250
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$1.800
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$31.05
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21.0
Added by aboyandhisdog on Aug 21 2017 at 3:27 pm
Jul 11 2017
Jeep is running good. Changing thermostat right now. A "clunk" when rolling to a stop...U-joints??? Painted rims last week.
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157.0
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7.850
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$1.650
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$12.95
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20.0
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jul 11 2017 at 9:31 am
Jun 24 2017
All 4wd in Black Hills. 24psi worked best for 4 wheeling. 20psi seemed a bit light on sharp rocks.. Towed up with 20 psi and all was good but maybe a bit of scrubbing on turns. 24psi on trip back and had no tire scrub. Jeep ran great. Removed grill screen after first day and no more overly hot temps.
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310.0
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21.500
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$2.400
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$51.60
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14.4
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jun 24 2017 at 1:08 pm
Jun 16 2017
Jeep running good. This tank had the new tires..Leave Sun for the Black Hills.
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85.0
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4.750
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$1.650
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$7.84
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17.9
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jun 16 2017 at 9:33 pm
Jun 8 2017
Jeep is running great. New tires yesterday, alignment tomorrow. Heat wrap coming tomorrow for fuel pump, lines, exhaust. Tires best with 20psi. 24psi left them a bit high on the edges. Confirmed this with Bob.
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167.0
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8.000
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$1.650
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$13.20
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20.9
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jun 8 2017 at 12:26 pm
May 30 2017
Jeep is running good. All ready for Black Hills trip. The Bars seems to have helped somewhat with oil consumption. Used 1/2 qt. in 600 mi. - about half what it was. Will use again next oil change.
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184.0
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9.000
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$1.900
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$17.10
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20.4
Added by aboyandhisdog on May 30 2017 at 6:28 pm
Dec 2 2016
Had to use some xtra fuel so put 1.3 gal in the jeep. Add this to next fuel up.
Added by aboyandhisdog on Dec 2 2016 at 1:40 pm
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