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I think I need a real mechanic......not a tinkerer like me!!
The self locking nut did not back off......something else made the rod too short...
Now I have that nut tightened almost all the way down to stop/minimize the loud tapping.....
something is wrong down inside from the side plate.....
more ID photos
The Mutt came complete with 6 point roll bar,side doors, rear webbing, top, fire extinguisher and a spare top and frame....
I still have all this....somewhere.
In the previous post ....the same # is on the front drivers side and on the rear passenger side bumpers....(and vice-versa)
2998-E 5
Other side ....230E
Also behind the passenger handle is "install drain plug before fording"
And on the windshield frame, drivers side below the glass is "Clerk"
It is oiling as much as the others....I did notice that.
I need to actually see these parts on/in an engine as I can't visualize what you're trying so hard to explain to my hard head.
I'm trying to decide if this is something I can do or not.....I tinker but not "inside" an engine.
....And thank...
Yes, I adjusted the the valve.....but had to tighten it all the way down to stop the rattling.....
My Friend/Mechanic has cancer and is now taking chemo and other treatments.....but I did take it to him to look at.
He "tinkered" a few minutes before having to stop and go in.
He said the "...
I did this and it worked!! However, it still doesn't run on that cylinder, even though the lifter is now moving.
A local mechanic said the valve has "collapsed"........ But maybe it's just "stuck"....
I think I'll just drive it some...had a semi-nice ride this afternoon....not too bad with...
Thanks,
What you're saying sounds right as previous info over time has indicated that it is a Marine Jeep....
Now if I can just find that registration # somewhere....
Andy Grinstead
...BTW my roots go back to the town of Grinstead ....not far from London...
Thanks Again...
Popup.....
Is the adjuster the nut that looks to be a half inch ?...... and is it locked somehow?
Also what do you mean by "lift the valve train" ?
Now that I think about it......if you came down and showed me how just one time, next time I'd know !!
Your best friend in the whole wide world ...
How does the registration look.....how many numbers, letters, dashes, etc....?
......BTW, I found the Vin # and sent it to Carmac.....hopefully he'll tell me what year it is....
You wouldn't want to have anything to do with my ol' piece of junk......one cylinder not runnin' an all.....
....But I'm still trying to figure out how to send that 66.5 MB vid....The limit on here is 75 right?
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