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Topic: New Project: Porkchop |
drjmetz
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:23 am Subject: New Project: Porkchop |
It was *gorgeous* sounding. |
Topic: New Project: Porkchop |
drjmetz
Replies: 22
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:33 pm Subject: Porkchop is running! |
There's still much more work to do, but some friends surprised me this past weekend with [url=http://jmetz.com/2016/03/22/willys-jeep-operation-porkchop/]Operation Porkchop, and got him running again. |
Topic: New Project: Porkchop |
drjmetz
Replies: 22
Views: 35402
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 7:42 pm Subject: Update |
I actually updated the blog this evening to reflect new information. Unfortunately it wasn't something as simple as needing a new ignition switch. As it turns out, it needs an entire new wiring harnes ... |
Topic: Brake Drum/Hub advice |
drjmetz
Replies: 11
Views: 16836
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:20 am Subject: Brake Drum/Hub advice |
the man was probably thinking of the ww2 jeep or maybe the early cj2a which has the drum retained by the wheel studs inboard
That makes sense, and I suppose it's possible, but what gets me is that ... |
Topic: Brake Drum/Hub advice |
drjmetz
Replies: 11
Views: 16836
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:43 pm Subject: Brake Drum/Hub advice |
Why press a brake drum onto a hub on which it fits loosely and uses the three screws to position it correctly. Makes absolutely no sense. I think your advisor was thinking about an entirely different ... |
Topic: Brake Drum/Hub advice |
drjmetz
Replies: 11
Views: 16836
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:11 am Subject: Brake Drum/Hub advice |
You're getting bad advice. Go to the downloads section of this website and go through the maintenance and parts sections and you will see how things are put together. Yes, the drum is held to the hu ... |
Topic: Brake Drum/Hub advice |
drjmetz
Replies: 11
Views: 16836
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:09 am Subject: Brake Drum/Hub advice |
I believe Skyjeep is saying you were getting bad advice from the vendor you were talking too and not me. I only offer good advice here.
Absolutely! |
Topic: Brake Drum/Hub advice |
drjmetz
Replies: 11
Views: 16836
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:08 am Subject: Brake Drum/Hub advice |
Hi Wes,
As always, your responses are extremely valuable, well thought out, and more useful than 99% of anything else I've been able to find in print. Thank you so much for your patient explanation ... |
Topic: Brake Drum/Hub advice |
drjmetz
Replies: 11
Views: 16836
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:51 am Subject: Brake Drum/Hub advice |
Hello all,
I need some advice and wisdom regarding Porkchop's brakes. This process has gone on so long I think my eyes are starting to bleed (I've had other projects to work on but this needs to ge ... |
Topic: Porkchop's Clutch Arm problem |
drjmetz
Replies: 3
Views: 6134
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:22 pm Subject: Porkchop's Clutch Arm problem |
Oh, thank god. I had hoped that's what it is. Does it need to be welded/glued/otherwise secured?
J |
Topic: Porkchop's Clutch Arm problem |
drjmetz
Replies: 3
Views: 6134
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:00 pm Subject: Porkchop's Clutch Arm problem |
Hey guys,
Could really use some advice. Had a little problem trying to reassemble the clutch arm to the pedal shaft assembly on Porkchop (my '52 M38A1). I've described the issue and included pictu ... |
Topic: New Project: Porkchop |
drjmetz
Replies: 22
Views: 35402
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 2:21 pm Subject: New Project: Porkchop |
Yup, exactly. I've done all of that as well. I have to go back to Sears and get some new drill bits, unfortunately, as the steel is really, really tough (broke a heavy-duty bit!).
Thanks for the d ... |
Topic: New Project: Porkchop |
drjmetz
Replies: 22
Views: 35402
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:51 pm Subject: New Project: Porkchop |
Ooops. Forgot to actually attach the sig file to the messages... |
Topic: New Project: Porkchop |
drjmetz
Replies: 22
Views: 35402
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:49 pm Subject: New Project: Porkchop |
I really appreciate this advice.
No, I had no idea what the slits were for, and that helps me a great deal as I've done one of the brake drums (driver's side front) already, but can tell that they' ... |
Topic: New Project: Porkchop |
drjmetz
Replies: 22
Views: 35402
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:55 pm Subject: New Project: Porkchop |
I took a look at your blog, looked like a great start to a project. Any new updates?
Yes, actually. I've been working on the brakes and brake lines, and have been making some progress (though not ... |
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