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               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 the existing VR (Hint: Use tags or tape to identify for reattachment of all... (read more)

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 with using the starter motor. Manually is much easier. Next,visually determine when the lifter is is the down position. The spring will be uncompressed at this time. Place the feeler gauge at the top of the tapet and check clearance. There should just be a slight drag on the gauge. If you can’t get the gauge inserted, it means that the valves are too tight from wear-in and need to be adjusted. Ditto for too loose. You will need 2 open end wrenches for... (read more)

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 to remove the fuel line from the fuel pump. Cover the fitting with tape or something to prevent debris from... (read more)

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 ground cable. The metal braided... (read more)

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 with shipping FOB Chicago, Il. Unfortunately for those restorers of Willys Jeeps, the year is 1947 and the army surplus... (read more)

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 be a free nation. Stamps were available to be purchased for a minimal amount of 10 or 15 cents. They were pasted in a book such as this one. When... (read more)

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.