Don't worry guys my paint job has runs all over it, my weld look like beginner welds and there is still plenty to finish - but being able to drive it adds lots of fun to the project.
My 1957 L6-226 Wagon Build.
- Thread starter Flinthillsben
- Start date
****Not an oil thread - just my response to a question****
CKelley254 - I am using Sinclair 15w-40 which is a traditional diesel engine oil however it has a sm or sn rating for gas engines as well. I then add zddp back in with the shell x100. Since I tend to drive long runs and the air temps can get hot here the extra viscosity helps. In the winter I use Sinclair 10w-30 and add zddp. Oil is one of the cheapest parts of the engine so I change it one schedule or as the seasons change to ensure proper operation under the hood for the temperature.
CKelley254 - I am using Sinclair 15w-40 which is a traditional diesel engine oil however it has a sm or sn rating for gas engines as well. I then add zddp back in with the shell x100. Since I tend to drive long runs and the air temps can get hot here the extra viscosity helps. In the winter I use Sinclair 10w-30 and add zddp. Oil is one of the cheapest parts of the engine so I change it one schedule or as the seasons change to ensure proper operation under the hood for the temperature.
indian john
Sharpest Tool
After I adjusted my valves, I put my manifold back on, tightened it all up and realized I forgot the "hidden" nut under the carb. Bummer
I have read of folks cutting the stud down and using it as a guide pin so it is probably ok.
I am crazy enough I would have had to disassemble the manifold and put the nut in.
indian john
Sharpest Tool
Yeah, I tore it all apart and put it back on. Couple hours of my life wasted [emoji30]
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
But you will never forget it again!!
So I decided to research the original owner for my wagon. I know he passed away in 1988 and from the vehicle purchase I know his wife's name. My search led me to find that he owned a goldmine in Montana, he retired to Ennis and his 70+ yr old son lives in Idaho. I found contact info for the son and shot him an email. We will see if he responds. If I don't hear anything for a month or so I will give him a call. I think it is cool to know the history of the vehicle and its life. I of course apologized in advance in case it brought up bad memories or sadness. We will see what turns up.
More to come - including windshield wipers!
More to come - including windshield wipers!
Tilatobawillys
Well Oiled
Looks great Ben. Thanks for posting so many details and cool shots of the old girl.
Glad to do it. I will be overseas for a few weeks so don't look for too many updates for a bit.
Short update before I take to the air.
I got the wipers installed and all the vacuum lines in. The combo fuel/vacuum pump kept sucking in the gasket on the vacuum chamber cover so I eventually indian head shellac'ed it into place. Also the output of the vacuum pump is labelled in and the input labelled out.........
I borrowed this pocture from someone on the forum - I can't remember who - but it shows the correct routing for the combo pump Walck's sells.
After all that fun I found I had the cable puller 180 out or the cables flipped. I still need to fix it as they park up vertically. As if driv8ng a Willys didn'tt attract attention, vertically parking wipers is no camouflage....
Pre'flared napa lines. Bent by me.
How they will park once I flip the connections around.
I also started welding the crack in the rear bumper shut.
I would twist it into place, clamp and then stitch it up a bit with the welder and then reset all the clamps a lottle further on. It is done but I ran out of gumption in the photography department.
I drove around 230 miles today. The rings have finally seated in at 1700 miles as oil consumption has ceased. I have a synchro going out in the transmission so when I get back we could have a Transmission overhaul posting or two. I didn't touch the trans or transfer case during this project except to swap speedo gears and install the overdrive.
Well - like the willys "jeeps" of WWII - I am off to Fortress Europe. I will post some Willys pics if I see any. I know of a few small towns with restored army Jeeps that are either fully restored and driving or unrestored leftovers and driving, but never on the autobahns....
See you fellas around.
P.s. for this entry:
I am trying to get an appt with a few folks at Daimler about my Dad's car. I need a part or two for it and I will be in the neighborhood. Here is the car on top of the Bighorns in Wyoming last year. You think a Willys wagon has grease fittings.... the Germans put 2-3 for every spot an American would put one...
This is the place below that I am trying to get an appt at on Mon, Tues or Wed. Fingers crossed because I need some expertise that only technical drawings can provide from within those walls.
A Willys Wagon in that color pattern would be nice.......
More to come.
I got the wipers installed and all the vacuum lines in. The combo fuel/vacuum pump kept sucking in the gasket on the vacuum chamber cover so I eventually indian head shellac'ed it into place. Also the output of the vacuum pump is labelled in and the input labelled out.........
I borrowed this pocture from someone on the forum - I can't remember who - but it shows the correct routing for the combo pump Walck's sells.
After all that fun I found I had the cable puller 180 out or the cables flipped. I still need to fix it as they park up vertically. As if driv8ng a Willys didn'tt attract attention, vertically parking wipers is no camouflage....
Pre'flared napa lines. Bent by me.
How they will park once I flip the connections around.
I also started welding the crack in the rear bumper shut.
I would twist it into place, clamp and then stitch it up a bit with the welder and then reset all the clamps a lottle further on. It is done but I ran out of gumption in the photography department.
I drove around 230 miles today. The rings have finally seated in at 1700 miles as oil consumption has ceased. I have a synchro going out in the transmission so when I get back we could have a Transmission overhaul posting or two. I didn't touch the trans or transfer case during this project except to swap speedo gears and install the overdrive.
Well - like the willys "jeeps" of WWII - I am off to Fortress Europe. I will post some Willys pics if I see any. I know of a few small towns with restored army Jeeps that are either fully restored and driving or unrestored leftovers and driving, but never on the autobahns....
See you fellas around.
P.s. for this entry:
I am trying to get an appt with a few folks at Daimler about my Dad's car. I need a part or two for it and I will be in the neighborhood. Here is the car on top of the Bighorns in Wyoming last year. You think a Willys wagon has grease fittings.... the Germans put 2-3 for every spot an American would put one...
This is the place below that I am trying to get an appt at on Mon, Tues or Wed. Fingers crossed because I need some expertise that only technical drawings can provide from within those walls.
A Willys Wagon in that color pattern would be nice.......
More to come.
Gojeep
Well Oiled
Have a great trip Ben.
Hi, Ben, great write up on your wagon. I really like the seat color you chose. Is that leather or vinyl, and do you have a color name? Thanks in advance.
Jim
Jim
Thanks! I can't remember the color, but it is vinyl. It has ox or oxen in the name.
It really looks good. I'm gonna use that color in my truck. Thanks!
Jim
Jim
I will see if I can find the work order with the color and brand listed. When I get home I will post a close of photo of the grain.
Thanks, Ben.
Jim
Jim
I apologize for the delay. Here are some photos of the seat grain and color.
I couldn't find the receipt for the material.
In the mean time I have fixed the tail gate trim and the license plate light.
I also replaced the other rear window seal.
I now have roughly 2100 miles on the Wagon. So far so good.
While I was in Czech Republic I bought this ledger for a maintenance log.
More to come at some point.
I couldn't find the receipt for the material.
In the mean time I have fixed the tail gate trim and the license plate light.
I also replaced the other rear window seal.
I now have roughly 2100 miles on the Wagon. So far so good.
While I was in Czech Republic I bought this ledger for a maintenance log.
More to come at some point.
Looks great ,Ben! Thanks for the pics.
This old guy in Casper, Wyoming is looking for a home. All the grease fittings are well lubed and there isn't too much damage all around. Preety much looks like it rolled out of the original owners field to the lot.
This old guy in Casper, Wyoming is looking for a home. All the grease fittings are well lubed and there isn't too much damage all around. Preety much looks like it rolled out of the original owners field to the lot.
Sweet original truck. Are you gonna snag it?