Military Vehicles, March 1997,: Re: Rust in engine on 1942 Willys MB
Re: Rust in engine on 1942 Willys MB
GIjeeps@aol.com
Tue, 4 Mar 1997 21:34:53 -0500 (EST)
I would not recommend running that engine at all right now. I don't know what
you intend to do with your jeep but if you care about it at all you had
better give it some serious TLC and A (Tender Loving Care and Affection). Or
what the military folks call PMCS. (Preventative Maintenance Checks and
Services.) Even if your engine did not have the problem you describe I would
advise the following course of action. I would never, ever run a jeep engine
that I have just purchased with out going over it inside and out with a fine
tooth comb, unless I knew it had been recently rebuilt and knew personally
who rebuilt it.You should remove that engine and strip it down completely.
Inspect, and clean each and every piece replace any and all pieces that show
evidence of wear. You don't have to do a complete rebuild if it is not
necessary but you MUST replace every gasket and seal and give it a thourough
cleaning. I am certain that you will find thick deposits of rust build up
when you remove the "frost plugs" of this motor. If you run it this way you
will overheat it badly and destroy your
pistons and rings and eventually score or warp the cylinder walls. You will
probably find warped lifters, bad valves, and a worn cam when you open this
motor as well.
They will still be there no matter what you do to get the rust out, but
wouldn't you rather discover these problems in your shop than out on the
highway 20 minutes before a rainstorm? Fix your motor the hard way or kill
your jeep the easy way.