The WW2 Jeep: Cleaning the oil system

It might be a bit too cold to change the oil on your WW2 jeep right now but it won’t be long when you will need to climb under the jeep and turn some wrenches and get that oil changed.

I just hate it when the oil is dirty. Don’t you?

Occasionally it will be necessary to flush the oil system because of an accumulation of sludge or other foreign material. Here are some instructions from WW2 manuals:

• Drain the oil from the system after warming the engine to normal operating temperature. Be sure to use CAUTION as the oil will be HOT.
• Fill the oil pan to half the indicated level with light engine oil.
• Start the engine and allow it to warm up thoroughly. This will allow the light oil to clean the system. Watch the oil pressure gage, and stop the engine at the slightest sign of low oil pressure. This may be caused by a clogged strainer.
• When the engine is thoroughly warmed, turn off the engine and drain the oil.
• Fill to the proper level with the correct engine oil.
• If the oil filter has a replaceable filter element, inspect it and replace if necessary.

Caution: These are recommendations from WW2, always consider if this practice is considered safe for you or your equipment for proceeding. If you follow these instructions I would use extreme caution and watch closely the oil pressure gauge. I would also try using 10w oil as my “cleaner” and I would fill it till it was at the full mark instead of half. The sump pickup in a jeep may not pickup the oil if it is only half full. I suggest always changing the oil filter when changing the oil. But I wouldn’t change the filter until after the cleaning. Again, exercise caution.

 

Do you need a place to stow the spare for your WW2 jeep?

Got a spare tire and no where to stow it?  Then you need to purchase a tire carrier.  The 3-bolt late style tire carrier is the easiest to use.  It’s almost like mounting a wheel to the axle (with two less bolts, of course).

Need other parts?  The supplier has many other parts as well.

 

A two bolt version is also available for those with an earlier Ford GPW or Willys MB.  With this version you will also need a disc that actually holds the wheel on.

 

Got a rattling clutch in your WW2 vehicle?

[1] A rattling sound, apparently originating in the clutch, may be caused if the clutch-pedal pull-back spring is disconnected. Connect the spring, and check to see if the rattling is eliminated.
[2] If rattling continues it may due to weak pressure-plate retracting springs or excessive clearance between driving lugs and cover. The clutch assembly must be replaced.

Other trouble shooting information and tips can be found in the following two volumes:

Automotive Trouble Shooting For World War Two Wheeled Vehicles, Volume 1,The GARAGE version with a spiral wire binding so that the book can lay flat! Automotive Trouble Shooting For World War Two Wheeled Vehicles,Volume 1, is a useful manual for anyone. Do you know what to do when the cranking motor will not crank the engine? Engine fails to start? No spark? Misfiring at high speeds or under full load? Problems with your battery or battery cables? Do you know how to adjust your breaker points? Inspect the coil? Do you know how to polarize the generator? Use a jump wire to test your main light switch? Adjust your headlights? Trouble shoot your carburetor or fuel pump? All these and much more are covered. Put a copy in your truck for those little roadside emergencies! Originally produced by the US Gov’t, Ordnance School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, August, 1945. Edited by Robert Notman. Product Number: 16997587

Automotive Trouble Shooting For WW2 Vehicles (Gar)(Paperback)$24.95. Also available from Amazon.com and other fine bookstores!

Automotive Trouble Shooting For World War Two Wheeled Vehicles, Volume 2, is a useful manual for anyone and it takes off where volume one ended! Learn about the engine oil system. Do you know what to look for when rebuilding a block? Problems with valves? Find out how to trouble shoot and adjust the valves for wheeled vehicles. Problems with the clutch rattling? Check this manual out! Worried about your transmission or transfer case making noises? Check out the trouble shooting section. Any noises coming from your propeller shafts, universal joints or axles? Its discussed here. Trouble shooting the wheels, hubs, and rims? Chassis. Steering. Do you have brake problems, including Hydrovac brakes? Its all here and much more. Put a copy in your WW2 truck for those little roadside emergencies! Originally produced by the US Gov’t, Ordnance School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, August, 1945.Edited by Robert Notman. Product Number: 57304889

Automotive Trouble Shooting For WW2 Wheeled Veh 2(Paperback)$24.95

To order on line click the product number above OR call TOLLFREE (US) at 877.809.1659 and give the operator the product number. Ships worldwide. Prices subject to change.

 

Bantam, Ford and Willlys – 1/4-ton Reconnaissance Cars

Check out BANTAM, FORD AND WILLYS—1/4-TON RECONNAISSANCE CARS

This book covers the Bantam BRC, Ford GP and the Willys MA. There are many pages of original documents that have not been published before (as far as I know, anyway).

Lots of detailed photos of all three jeeps!

These jeeps are on display at the Veterans Memorial Museum of Huntsville, AL.

Description:
The 1/4-ton, 4×4, truck of World War Two started out in the hands of the Infantry and a little company called American Bantam Car Company. Bantam worked with the Army’s Quartermaster Corps to produce the pilot model that was accepted and then fulfilled their initial contract for 70 trucks. During testing of the pilot both Ford and Willys-Overland were invited to check out this new vehicle. The vehicles were studied in great detail. Soon, at their own expense, Ford and Willys-Overland submitted pilots for testing too. This book covers the production prototypes–Bantam BRC-40, Ford GP and the Willys MA.
For more information, see BANTAM, FORD AND WILLYS—1/4-TON RECONNAISSANCE CARS.

(Front Cover)lulu.com, also available from Amazon.com and other fine booksellers!

Product Details:
Printed: 170 pages, 8.50″ x 11.00″, perfect binding, 60# white interior paper, black and white interior ink , 100# exterior paper, full-color exterior ink
ISBN: 978-1-84728-188-3
Publisher: Robert Notman
Copyright: © 2006 by Robert Notman Standard Copyright License
Language: English

Cost: $24.95 plus shipping. Shipped worldwide!

Visit http://www.42fordgpw.com/

 

All you need to know about the WW2 jeep to begin working on it

The Complete WW2 Military Jeep Manual can help you with just about everything except mud!!!

If you own a WW2 jeep or are interested in purchasing one, you need The Complete WW2 Military Jeep Manual.  This is a reprint of several jeep manuals you will need to operate and repair your jeep.  They won’t be especially helpful in restoring  your jeep but they do contain a ton of information on how to operate your “new” jeep as well as steps on how to repair it.  Need to rebuild your front or rear axle?  That’s covered.  Want to rebuild your transmission? Covered as well.

It’s a good collection and well worth the price while you look to collect the originals!

 

How about a good WW2 jeep book?

I just love a good book…Don’t you?

A book that has been in my collection for a very long time and is still in print, WW2 Jeep Military Portfolio 1941-1945, is a book worthy of your consideration.  It has a number of period articles and even some from years after the introduction of the jeep to the world.  It isn’t a book that will help you with your restoration but adds a bit of knowledge to your kit of facts to help you understand the jeep.

 

Valetines’ Day Gift for WW2 Jeep Loved One’s

A Sterling Silver jeep? I would love that!

It’s not too soon to start thinking about getting a unique gift for that certain someone in our life.  If they like jeeps then may you should consider the Sterling Silver Oxidized Jeep Pendant, 9/16″ (14mm) tall.  It’s a small replica of a WW2 jeep.  Very inexpensive and pretty cool looking.

 

How about your WW2 jeep with tracks?

You can drive your WW2 jeep in style!

During the war it seems as if just about everything was tried or tested. This includes a jeep with complete tracks. In the picture above the jeep sports eight tires plus tracks.  You can find out more about rare jeeps from WW2 in the following book:

The first book entitled Rare WW2 Jeep Photo Archive, 1940-1945 includes a ton of photos of specialized jeeps. The second book entitled Rare WW2 Jeep: Following On No. 1. Both books are by Mark Askew and are excellent resources. Consider adding them to your collection of books today.

 

Ya Say You Got WW2 Jeep Engine Woes?

Some time ago I posted the “6 step” process to help you figure out what is wrong with your engine. It is actually a tune up process as well but very handy as a trouble shooting solution.

It all starts here, Trouble Shooting – Engine.  Click on the circles or just click next to step through each one. It all starts with the sparkplugs. These instructions are useful to any wheeled World War Two vehicle, like the jeep, 1/2-ton Dodge, etc.

This process will make you an “expert” in no time…

You might be interested in this book…

Automotive Trouble Shooting For WW2 Vehicles (Gar)
by Robert Notman

$24.95 plus shipping  (Price subject to change.)

AVAILABILITY: In Stock, will ship in 2 business days Product Number: 16997587
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Genre: AutomobilesPaperback: 113 pages
Description: A “garage” version of the Trouble Shooting for WW2 Wheeled Vehicles, Pt 1.

Synopsis: The GARAGE version with a spiral wire binding so that the book can lay flat! Automotive Trouble Shooting For WW2 Wheeled Vehicles, Volume 1, is a useful manual for anyone. Do you know what to do when the cranking motor will not crank the engine? Engine fails to start? No spark? Misfiring at high speeds or under full load? Problems with your battery or battery cables? Do you know how to adjust your breaker points? Inspect the coil? Do you know how to polarize the generator? Use a jump wire to test your main light switch? Adjust your headlights? Trouble shoot your carburetor or fuel pump? All these and much more are covered. Put a copy in your truck for those little roadside emergencies!

Book Details:

• · Paperback: 113 pages
• · Binding: Wire-O
• · Publisher: Robert Notman (January 2005)
• · Product Number: 16997587

Available on line at http://www.cafepress.com/42fordgpw.16997587 or

by calling  877.809.1659 TOLL FREE in the US. Ships WORLD-WIDE and accepts major credit cards.

 

Transmission Slips Out of Gear?

Do you have problems with your transmission?

The WW2 jeep has many great features and many were first used in the diminutive vehicle.  Not all of the features were all that great. This include the T-84 which was a marginal transmission to use with the 60hp engine and was dumped after the war.  Still it is a testimony of sorts to realize that all of the WW2 jeeps had a T-84 transmission and it managed to help win the war.

Does it slip out of gear? This condition may be caused by weak or broken shift-rod poppet springs, a bent shifting fork, or excessive wear of the gears. The transmission must be replaced or repaired.

If you have a WW2 jeep with a T-84J transmission then you might want to purchase my book, Trouble Shooting And Rebuilding The T-84J.

Don’t make your girl wait, get that transmission fixed today!