Re: offspring help #2
My problem is with worn out (crap) tools that should have been discarded 50 years ago¡ I can¡¯t bring myself to throw anything away. There¡¯s a psychiatric term for this mental illness¡
Pavel
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willyswagon230
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#192306
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offspring help #2
Don't we all have some pliers like this?
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Makes me laugh every time I visit.
Dan
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Dan Mulholland
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#192305
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Beware of offspring shop organizing help! #1
When the younger generation gets control of the label maker, some mischief may occur, like these labels at a friend's shop. The dad is a retired Volvo mechanic; the son a chief engineer on container
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Dan Mulholland
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#192304
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Re: Searching the Archives
Rod,
The function is there, still. On the main screen, after logging in, messages will display- if not, click on messages on the left hand side of the screen. On the upper right corner is a search
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Dan Mulholland
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#192303
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Searching the Archives
When I log on to Willystech I cannot find the Archive Search feature.? Has it been discontinued?? If not, how do use the the search feature?
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Rod Frey
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#192302
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Re: Steering gear box
Classification: Public
Thank you for your comments!
You are right, I will never do any rock crawling but do expect some mild 4wd activity.
Todd
1950 Willys Wagon Cream Soda.
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Jones, Todd
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#192301
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Re: Steering gear box
Todd,
I like the way your drag link is parallel to the tie rod (no drop Pitman arm).? Mine isn't quite that parallel but close.? I used a Pitman arm from a Chevy Astrovan.? Also it looks like you
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willyswagon230
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#192300
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Re: Steering gear box
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Here are some pics of my wagon. I LOVE the original look but also respect the operations and safety associated with the new parts.
Thank you all for your input you have given
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Jones, Todd
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Re: Steering gear box
I changed from gm manual to Saginaw power using previous mention adapter. Used aftermarket tilt column can of ham pump all for under 500dollars. Installed on 48 Willys pickup.? I still have manual
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mike
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#192298
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Re: Steering gear box
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Good morning. . .
When I rebuilt my wagon, I installed a power steering Saginaw box. I had to use Heim joint tie rod ends and now it works like a champ! I went from 20 point
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Jones, Todd
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#192297
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Re: Steering gear box
Here's a link to my Willys wagon steering shenanigans - it was a spot of bother (as the Brits say):
pavelsuniverse.com/willys/steering.html
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willyswagon230
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#192296
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Re: Steering gear box
This is a reply to the #192293 comment on the "Sealant" thread, there jeepeers85213 mentioned he used a manual Saginaw box:
As I understand it, the mounting bolt pattern for the Saginaw manual and
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willyswagon230
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Re: Sealants
As I understand it, the bolt pattern for the Saginaw manual and power steering boxes are the same so you can change from one type to the other if wanted.? When sourcing a Sag box, of course, it's
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willyswagon230
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Re: Sealants
My 54' wagon got a manual saginaw from a 67' impala, the kit was from 4 Wheelers supply in Phx. It had the bolt on plate to be welded to the frame, two spicer u-joints, and the tie rod kit. Had to
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jeepeers85213
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#192293
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Re: Sealants
Ah thanks Roy
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AWORKOFMARC
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#192292
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Re: Sealants
It was not an upgrade.? I rebuilt the box myself.
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Rod Frey
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Vent's Center Bar on Willy Wagon Driver Door
Good gosh... piece by piece by piece...
My body guy told me the wing vent's metal center bar on the driver side is rusted out badly.
It looks by the diagram I found it's a whole triangular unit (?)
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AWORKOFMARC
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#192290
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Re: Steering gear box
Lordy... quite the endeavor.?
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AWORKOFMARC
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Re: Steering gear box
AWORKOFMARC,
I gave up on the Ross steering in our '65 wagon - after all, it is a pre WWII design.? A Saginaw power steering upgrade was the answer in our case as the family females found parallel
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willyswagon230
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Re: Steering gear box
Hi.Im wondering... 100% clueless on a 57 Wagon's steering but I know Ive never liked mine... it steers like a tractor. LOSE.I tried having my mechanic install an after market adapter called
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AWORKOFMARC
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