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The Official "What The Heck Is This?" Thread

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Focker, Feb 19, 2016.

  1. Jul 29, 2022
    Keys5a

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    If that is a 198, it should have “ears” on the bellhousing\block at the 10 & 2 positions (same as a 215 V8 Buick). Also, in your earlier photos, it looks like the valve covers are on backwards. They’re supposed to be nearly flat/horizontal on the tops. 198s make decent power, just harder to find parts for them at 60 years old.
    -Donny
     
  2. Aug 2, 2022
    gnardoggie

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    Howdy - trying to diagnose a gear oil leak and wanted to come here to confirm what this is? Is this a PTO connected to my transfer case? Does anyone have any additional info on these? Do I actually need it, as it seems to be the source of at least on of oil issues.


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  3. Aug 2, 2022
    OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

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    Looks like the speedometer cable connection is at least one source of the leak.
     
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  4. Aug 2, 2022
    Jw60

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    Yep that's just the speedometer cable. A PTO (power take off) on these old dana 18's is inline with the engine and transmission and could power a bunch of stuff like propellers, blenders, ice cream makers, saw mills, backhoes, generators, air compressors. The later dana 20 has the rear axle driveshaft where our pto goes so they are far inferior on a hot summer day and you need some ice cream and smoothies.
     
  5. Aug 2, 2022
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Yup speedometer drive cable. Common leak point since there is no seal there. I install an o-ring to seal mine up.
     
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  6. Aug 2, 2022
    Howard Eisenhauer

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    Me too, stayed nice & dry so far :)
     
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  7. Aug 3, 2022
    gnardoggie

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    Thanks all - I was able to get another 1/4 turn on the speedo cable, so I'm hoping that helps. Plan B is to figure out some sort of o-ring. Open to suggestions!
     
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    Fresbone

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    New to the forum. First jeep and first car I have ever worked on, so I’m sorry if I ask any dumb questions! What is this part that has a zip tie going through it, and what do you suppose the zip tie did?

    For some reason, seeing things connected by zip ties doesn’t worry me nearly as much as seeing zip ties connected to nothing!
     

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  9. Aug 24, 2022
    amboynut

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    That's the original steering bellcrank bracket. No longer in use because your Jeep appears to have a Saginaw conversion. That's good.
     
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  10. Aug 24, 2022
    Ol Fogie

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    X2, on the retired bell crank mount. it would be a good idea to post in your signature what jeep year and model you have so we can better answer any questions you may have. BTW welcome to the forum.
     
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  11. Sep 23, 2022
    Cj5dale

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    My ‘70 CJ5 has these springs on rear passenger and drivers side

    upload_2022-9-23_16-34-29.jpeg
     
  12. Sep 23, 2022
    Jw60

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    That's a good one. :confused:
     
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    Ohiowrangler

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    Adjustable pressure regulator spring for the left rear hiSSer valve?
     
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  14. Sep 23, 2022
    boopiejones

    boopiejones I can’t drive 55

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    Twin2

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    crude exhaust pipe hanger . only guessing :confused:
     
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    PeteL

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    That is the rear spring thing.
     
  17. Sep 23, 2022
    Ol Fogie

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    Whatever it is it's not factory installed.
     
  18. Sep 23, 2022
    Cj5dale

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    Jw60

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    I'ld like a picture of your rear.

    Bumper.

    :cool:
     
  20. Sep 23, 2022
    Cj5dale

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    Here you are.

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