October 30, 2009
1/4-ton vehicles appeared during WW2 with what has become called “invasion stars”. This is a star within a circle band. Sometimes the points of the star were cut out and some times not…we can customize the registration number for you at no additional cost!
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October 19, 2009
One of the three types of constant velocity joints used in the jeep during WW2 is the Rzeppa. Rzeppa is pronounced “sheppa”. For more about the inventor of the Rzeppa constant velocity joints, see http://www.the-crankshaft.info/2009/09/universal-joints.html.
Continue below for the WW2 jeep Rzeppa joint…
A typical joint in dissassembled form. Showing most of the pieces.
You should be able to pull the axle shafts straight out of the knuckle after removing the spindle.
A question was asked about instructions in TM 9-1803B…Above is a detail shot of what I believe was being referred to…
“TM 9-1803B talked about a retainer and some screws? Do I pull the axle shaft and then remove this retainer and screws to remove the joint?”
Remove the three flat head screws then you can take the cv joint apart by following the instructions in the TM..
An illustration showing the various parts. Note the three screws. These are in a washer like object, called a retainer, that mates the two shafts together.
October 15, 2009
I thank you for your military service. You can obtain copies of your military records...
This post isn’t really about military vehicles but some may still find it helpful.
Have you misplaced your DD214 or retirement orders? Well thru http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html you can request copies. They tell you it can take many months to obtain the records but when I tried it, it only took about a month if that long.
It is run through the National Archives & Records Administration (NARA). You give your name, service branch, component, social security number, place of birth, service number, if applicable and approximate date you left the service. You also may have to tell them if you were an Officer or Enlisted, depending on when you served.
This can also be used to obtain “next of kin” records but I think they delete personal information like Social Security Numbers. reenlistment codes, discharge type, etc.
It is oriented toward “separation” doc requests but you can ask for more. “If information or documents other than a Report of Separation are needed, please indicate here what you require.” So I guess you could ask for performance reports, awards and decorations, etc.
Once you submit the online form you print out a “voucher” of sorts. This is signed by the veteran and mailed in. This is the way they confirm that the requester is legit–or as best they can.
It was a pretty cool experience. I received my retirement order, officer DD214 and enlisted DD214, 2 copies each and these had a seal affixed to them “to attest to its authenticity.”
October 12, 2009
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September 16, 2009
Army Jill pauses by the 42 Ford GPW
The vacuum gage can tell you much more then a simple compression check.
See How to Master the Vacuum Gage
You may not have a port on an early manifold. Army Motors told the troops to drill a hole or the vacuum part. And I reckon to tap it for a plug as well. As an alternative you could fashion a spacer with a vacuum port for those jeeps that don’t have a port…and when you don’t want to drill a port.
September 3, 2009
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July 7, 2009
[1] Make a thorough inspection for leaks. Check all oil lines, and tighten connections or replace as necessary (par 204).
[2] Poor driving practices may be responsible and should be corrected. Speeding the engine will result in excessive oil consumption.
[3] Worn pistons or broken piston rings area common cause. Make the compression test (par 9).
[4] 0verheating may be a cause (par 89).
[5] Clogged crankcase ventilator may be a cause (par 207).
[6] Loose connecting rod or main bearings may be a cause.
The above information is from Automotive Trouble Shooting For WW2 Vehicles, Volume 1. Paragraphs that are less than 200 are from Volume 1 and paragraphs over 200 are from Volume 2.
See more information on our book-list at 42FordGPW.com. These books are available through Amazon.com.
Automotive Trouble Shooting For WW2 Wheeled Vehicles: Volume 1
Automotive Trouble Shooting For WW2 Wheeled Vehicles: Volume 2
June 15, 2009
There’s a book by Paul Dickson, “War Slang” that says the jeep is “1, a small, low, khaki-colored car in general use in the Army. 2, a rookie; a recruit.OR you could go with his quote from another source, San Francisco Call-Bulletin, November 22, 1941 ” Do you know why those swift little army cars are called ‘jeeps’? It’s Model G-P produced by that automobile manufacturer–and G-P easily becomes ‘jeep’.” In 1941 Ford was producing a vehicle for the Army that was a model GP.The unfortunate thing is that the War Slang book does not mention the jeep term being used during WWI or the inter-war period. The book is available at Amazon for those that might be interested – War Slang: American Fighting Words and Phrases Since the Civil War, Second Edition
April 27, 2009
Oil bath filters are effective at removing dust and dirt from the air used by the engine. If the oil bath filter was really effective then why did the automotive industry give it up for most if not all applications? Was it just too messy or not green enough for today’s world?
Which version you choose is not really all that important both filters work very well under most situations. It’s a personal choice that has no visible impact on the jeep. It’s a great idea and can be environmentally friendly for all you tree huggers out there.
Some of these folks that pooh pooh the dry air filter are the same ones that tell you to use silicone in the brakes. One modern idea is bad the other isn’t? Neither one can be seen.
Don't try doing this will an oil bath filter! Your jeep fender will get an oil bath.
Besides if I spill my dry air filter on the fender it doesn’t leave any trace. Trying doing that with a loaded cuppa oil.
I’ve been running my dry air filter for 25 years and it works great. Why did I do it? Well, because I used to drive my jeep in sub-zero weather. You can’t have oil in the oilbath filter in sub zero weather. You are supposed to drain it and run with it dry. How effective can that be? So I converted and haven’t looked back.
The dry filter cartridge easily goes into the cannistor with the steel adapter.
The adapter I use was made/sold by USM back in the early 1980s. It’s long out of production. A friend of mine made a limited production run of adapters made from plastic. These proved to expensive to sell for a resonable price. But have no fear some clever folks have figured out how to make an adapter for parts of your toilet! Yes, the doughnut ring can be used for something else besides a toilet. The added benefit is that these rings are pretty cheap to as compared to the steel or plastic adapters.
The website 1945.com has an interesting article about using these doughnuts in your oil bath filter. It’s a great article and worth the read if you think that global warming is caused by using oil. Hey, every bit helps, right?
People have spotted a lot of issues on my jeep over the years but not one spotted the dry air filter! Don’t tell the jeep police!
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April 19, 2009
WW2 Jill listening to some great big band music while on a picnic.
The Internet Archive also has audio tracks available. I found some music by Teddy Powell which made me think of WW2. All that jazz or big band sound. I’m no music expert but it sounds good to me. Teddy’s music is still available, check out Live 1942-1943
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