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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 11, 2017
    KC2GVS

    KC2GVS New Member

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    Since its a '63, I'd ditch the Kaiser & Frazer? Roger that.
     
  2. Jul 11, 2017
    Dave B

    Dave B Frankenjeep '67

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    I'd say this Kaiser & Frazer Owner's Club Forum direct quote line is a clue--
    ...... thing that's important to understand is that "AirConditioner" did not mean the same thing in 1947 ............ it does today or even as it did in 1957. The "AirConditioner" that was featured in 1947/48 Kaiser ............ posted above) was a heater and ventilator, not an airconditioner as we know them today. ......

    Was it ever offered in a CJ? I've never heard of it--and it's not likely--but you'd have to hear from somebody in the know.
     
  3. Jul 11, 2017
    teletech

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    I see your two horns, and regrettably raise you: DSC_1211-small.JPG
    No, these didn't stay installed.
     
  4. Jul 15, 2017
    Jeep Doctor

    Jeep Doctor New Member

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    When I first purchased our '65 it had the box which contained the heater coil, fan exactly as you described- in addition to the two hoses leading from the engine's head. In retrospect I should've fixed the system and kept it. Instead I plugged off the ports in the head and lost the parts over the years.
     
  5. Jul 16, 2017
    Biggyniner

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    I am assuming this is my brake light switch, since it appears to be on a brake line... Can anyone confirm?
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  6. Jul 16, 2017
    1967 CJ5A

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    Yes. You actually have two, and the other is located on top of the same frame rail in the engine compartment. One is in the rear brake circuit and the other is the front.
     
  7. Jul 16, 2017
    Biggyniner

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    Does it matter which one I connect my brake light wires to?
     
  8. Jul 16, 2017
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    What do you mean? If you mean which wire on what prong... No.
     
  9. Jul 16, 2017
    Biggyniner

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    Sorry that wasn't very clear. He said there was another switch for the other circuit. I'm assuming I only need a connect to one switch so it shouldn't matter which one right?
     
  10. Jul 16, 2017
    1967 CJ5A

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    You should connect both in parallel. That way if either circuit fails, you still have functioning brake lights.
     
  11. Jul 16, 2017
    Biggyniner

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    Makes sense..
     
  12. Jul 16, 2017
    Focker

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    I'd do both too, but technically it will work with just one.
     
  13. Jul 17, 2017
    Biggyniner

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    Does anyone have a picture of the switch connected? I have not seen terminals like this before so I am curious how they are supposed to connect.
     
  14. Jul 17, 2017
    tarry99

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    That looks like a simple on / off pressure switch.........and should only require 1 wire........hot 12v to one side and the other to your light fixture / tail light bulb to ground.

    But, Before you waste allot of time I would get a test light on one side, hook the other side up via a alligator clip to a 12v source and press down on the pedal to see if it completes the circuit..........chances are that switch has seen better days and may likely need to be replaced.

    Lots of rust on those parts which may be an issue finding a good ground................also have you traced the old wires from the tail lights back forward to this switch? Might be someone bypassed it?
     
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  15. Jul 17, 2017
    Biggyniner

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    For sure, I was going to test it with my voltmeter for continuity when the pedal is depressed. It is highly possible it has been bypassed and I am going to check all that out. The PO did a crazy amount of custom wiring to the point I may just pickup a kit from Painless. I was just curious what the connectors are supposed to look like that plug into those posts, as I have never seen that kind of connector before..
     
  16. Jul 17, 2017
    Twin2

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    yep you have two switches on a dual system
    plug looks like this
    upload_2017-7-17_19-31-51.jpeg
    too lazy to go out to garage . google search
     
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  17. Jul 22, 2017
    59cj5

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    Any idea what this is for
     
  18. Jul 22, 2017
    wheelie

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    Windshield stand off bracket. There are two at the top of the windshield on early models, one on each side.

    OLD PARKED CARS.: 1955 Willys Jeep.

    Scroll down this page about half way for a drawing with the windshield down to show how they hold the windshield off the hood and protect the wipers.

    M170_Willys_Jeep_Page
     
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  19. Jul 22, 2017
    59cj5

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    Thanks I couldn't quite remember what they were for. My memory is getting spotty with age.
     
  20. Jul 22, 2017
    Walt Couch

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    Note that one leg is shorter on one side so there is a left and a right so the standoff bkt lays full flat on hood.
     
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