I was VERY Surprised How good the WW2 jeep is!

[@johndoe43]

Nothing better than driving one that you built. A little padding helps a lot. You have done a top notch job. Replacement seats in my civilian look great and have high quality vinyl but are rather firm. Long distance makes for a little sore if you know what I mean.

[@26ydtibbs39]

I never get sick of hearing a Go Devil engine running. Lesson number 5 has taught me, and my wife, that secondary roads in a Jeep are the way to travel. 👌 It is a true stress reliever. Glad your trip went well and that you had fun. 👍

[@timothyadcock5103]

Your summation sound much like what it’s like to travel on a motorcycle. You’re fully exposed to the elements. Good show.

[@harryrimmer6830]

A bad starter should not count as a breakdown. Anyone who can't start a warm Jeep engine with the hand crank needs to properly tune the engine. I had to hand crank a WC-51 in the meddle of a parade once (ran out of gas - long story) and the crowd loved it.

[@peterellis6065]

Just a tip regarding the vapour locking problem. In Australia we have many problems with English cars doing that. One trick the old timers used to do is to add one or two cups of diesel per tank of petrol. It really helps stopping the vapour lock

[@beatglauser9444]

Ethanol fuel is a crime! It tortures old vehicles! Travelling through the USA in my 63 Chevy I always tried to find ethanol free fuel. Once I did not get the fuel quality I wanted. The needle in my newly overhauled caburettor spilled fuel all over the hot exhaust in the the Nevada desert. A miracle that the car did not burn to the ground. A moderate tap on the carb with a hammer fixed the problem. The needle had got stuck due to terrible fuel! I drove on for 5000 miles after that. Not a single problem with the car any more!

[@classicgunstoday1972]

Ethanol is terrible for all engines. But especially old and small engine stuff. I hate pouring that trash in my riding mower.

[@nlpnt]

The "Go-Devil" engine was built to be run at high speed for extended lengths of time in the prewar Willys cars. There are plenty of stretches in America with a hundred miles of nothing between towns and superhighways were starting to be built a couple years before we entered WW2 (the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Arroyo Seco Parkway in Los Angeles both opened in 1940 and had been in the offing since the mid-'30s). Of course, the cars were geared higher for more top speed.

[@azovnyekhaclassicalacousti4639]

Jeeps were build with heart and soul during WW II no one can change it better than that.👍❤️😎

[@mikeymike3240]

My favourite vehicle of all time, the Willys jeep, freaking fantastic , a ruggedly handsome thing of beauty. Imho

[@paulbriggs3072]

Years ago I drove a Jeep like that in a 2300 foot deep salt mine in Central New York State. These jeeps were sent down to be used til they died and the vehicle repair shop down there could not fix them. This was a real old hold out 35 years ago, It had to regularly drive up a slope in one part of the mine that was 300 feet up and about 1000 feet long and rough. It did it in second gear.

[@massmike11]

I have two gensets with that motor and they go days at a time feeding right from a fifty gallon barrel with no problems.

[@paulbriggs3072]

Used to own a jeep engine converted to an air compressor. Two cylinders were the engine and two were for compressing air.

[@jerryatric1106]

Hello Matt, great to see you at Goodwood, the Revival always finds any problems with the Jeeps, all year they behave themselves(Tell me about it!!!)until goodwood..but....then Tuesday after and on the blower to your fav jeep parts dealership, 'ello mate...got any electronic ignition kits for a jeep!'....also...'...did you know we do about 220 miles over the 3 days of the revival...Staggering stuff, not designed for stop go stop go, but they can do it...well done for bringing this to our attentions...keep on jeeping...

[@jankoevoet4042]

When you cant get a hold on gas w/o ethanol, buy the lowest (E5) and remove the ethanol from it using water. It's quite easy actually, takes some time though. Also keep in mind that it will significantly lower the octane value.

[@benjohnson1082]

Thanks for the mention! Great tips and the video! After so long the hum of the Firestone Military tires starts to sound like a Mosquito bomber flying overhead. Looking forward to more!

[@nealesmith1873]

Great drive! I once drove my GPW for about 90 miles and used the hand throttle as a cruise control. Quite nice really!

[@markrossow6303]

profile pic is my Dad's '43 MB, when had just got it at the estate sale at a Mexican rock quarry Ex-North Africa so no wire-cutter but a big 2nd fuel tank under the passenger seat It was school-bus orange until ~15 years ago; now Corvette read, with a matching 1956 USMC trailer Photo is at our U.S. Army quarters on Ft. Huachuca AZ -- he lives a few miles east now

[@beatglauser9444]

I remember an old days GM mechanic: When we wanted to replace the points on my old Chevy, he tested several DELCO points and he was only pleased with the third one and he looked at all of them very carefully! But the part he put in worked perfectly for years and years. This guy was from Chile and I bet he knew out of experience how hard it can be to get good spare parts.

[@seonewport363]

you did a great job building that engine , so you can thank yourself for how well she runs , and runs and runs

[@JamesParus]

Vapor lock is probably fuel boiling. You would need fuel pump that would return part of the fuel to the tank and so keep the fuel cool. Uncle tony channel talks about it.

[@bladder1010]

I love that the Jeep gives you so much fun. Your enthusiasm is contagious!

[@alfiedog2942]

That’s the sweetest sounding jeep I’ve heard in a very long time 👍👍

[@conrod7]

Spotted you at the Revival '22 Greendot - you drove past me in the Glamping section bottom of field E on Sunday evening right at the end of the event - I thought a frog jeep? can only be one person...

[@theblackbear211]

Great observations. Congratulations on an excellent engine build. As you've noted, quality parts, and attention to detail go a very long way, when it comes to reliability.

[@yelwing]

Iv got a halftrack I legally drive around in California at 45 mph. I always have an eye out for a project jeep

[@Greendot319]

i'm surprised they let you own a half track in California!

[@yelwing]

@@Greendot319 it was shockingly easy to register

[@SteamCrane]

@@Greendot319 In most of the US you can be carrying your loaded 1911, with a real Garand or Carbine on the rack. A few states like Kalifornia are exceptions.

[@teddyhammack2195]

As your fuel you need to add a alternative to lead missing from your fuel because valves need a lubricant for them.

[@jeffreydeanching2307]

Your jeep is great....nice and original parts .. a lot of Filipino like jeeps from WW2

[@RichMu]

Great video!, but I dont know about the "great on the freeway" sentiment...I took my CJ-3a on the highway once and it was terrifying!

[@allannorman2359]

Hi Matt great to see the Naafi Van in the background, thank you..

[@Greendot319]

No problem Allan, what a nice motor Tilly has in her, she was running like the silver ghost 'over the road'!

[@allannorman2359]

Hi Matt thats a lovely name for her, poor old thing has developed a water leak from the water pump and the dynamo is noisy. Has sourced the parts/service to repair both.. I agree she runs like a Rolls Royce..

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Yep, don't buy Chinese repros. We only have E10 in CA, so I bought an off brand replacement fuel pump for my '66 Chevy thinking it would be fine. Well, within two days the gaskets had disintegrated and fuel was spraying out the sides of the pump. Returned it and bought a high quality Delco pump and have had no problems since.

[@reiniergroeneveld7801]

I drove the Voie de la Liberte between Utah Beach and Bastogne in my Willys MB over 1500km. No problems whatsoever for the Jeep.

[@highdownmartin]

I’ll try the sheepskin in the Landy. I’ve used one on the bike, made a big difference

[@Offshore1977]

Thank you for your videos.

[@amuirengbam304]

Super i love 1942 ww2 jeeps

[@MisteriosGloriosos922]

Thanks for sharing informative video!!!

[@TheKRU251]

As a new WW2 jeep owner (with no petrol !) I and probably others would like to see where all the correct locations are for the decals/nomeclatur, as in under the hood and the sides etc. You have yours marked really well. Cheers for the continued great content!!!!

[@johnjohnson9980]

Ok I believe you missed important item of D- day jeep. The big white star on hood had a chemical on it/ or in it ( not sure) that would react to chemical attack from Germans. "The paint’s purpose was to protect against chemical weapons attacks. It’s called “M5 liquid vesicant detector paint” (a vesicant is a chemical agent that causes blistering.".

[@martin9711]

Great post mr dot and fab tips Did a long run myself last weekend Erm ,,,, 40 miles , long for me and she didn’t let me down

[@Greendot319]

I finally went see!

[@martin9711]

Indeed you did Mr Dot , indeed you did 😁

[@1945gmc353]

When I took my gpw on a long trip not as much as you did oil from transfer case migrated into transmission then I had a leak but on short journeys no problem

[@nicbarker8315]

Change the points to a hall magnet, so much better

[@ezequielpiacenza3776]

👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙jeep por siempre el armado del motor una prolijidad increíble 👍🤙 los Willys manejados por el SAS en África fueron letales con la cal 50

[@conrod7]

I see you have the distributor King lead suppressor fitted to the late war jeeps - just managed to get one myself from Peter DeBella's NOS. Unleaded E5 is 0 - 5% so some production is near zero. Try Anglo American oil for leaded fuel its Southampton way I think

[@GunMetalEngineer]

Not even sure we can get ethanol free gas in the states anymore- at least not commonly. There was a pump handle years ago in my town at 1 or 2 stores said it was off-road “boat/ small engine” gasoline. I believe it’s as close to (if not) ethanol free… I’ve also seen something labeled classic cars (which this would be) so here’s to hoping I can find that station again.

[@classicgunstoday1972]

We have one or two non ethanol stations that advertise and sell non ethanol gas where I live in north Louisiana. So they are around. You just have to know where to find them

[@joeyhickey3022]

I love your content, watching your videos relaxes me

[@davespinks4992]

Another good vid great content, points and condensers have been an issue for years and in my eyes you should carry a spare set or two on a long haul, I’ve got at least 25 pairs of prestolite which should last me my life time. Happy Jeeping 👍

[@ruebencover5795]

Great video 👍 how about organising a jeep meet up and a drive in the countryside

[@Greendot319]

i'm considering it, will keep you updated through youtube and facebook

[@mgxmaddguiness7066]

Old Jeeps are the best Jeeps. Even my 98 TJ Sport Wrangler starts every day. Had it since new and the 4.0 engine is no longer made.

[@dalemettee1147]

One of the things that had to be considered was the fact that the Autobon had to be traveled at times so this Jeep had to travel on it. And the speed was a factor.

[@highdownmartin]

Old parts are so much better. Driving round a show ring doesn’t show up any crap pattern parts at all

[@Mocking69]

6:49～危ない！！

[@levieilatelier3088]

Nice video like usual!!What sort of tools did you bring for this long trip? it could be a new video...Which tools do you need in your jeep in 2021...

[@Greendot319]

lots of spanners, sockets and ignition spares, fortunately nothing was needed though!!!

[@paveloleynikov4715]

This thing with fleece could be looked from Air Force boys... And maybe, ahem, liberated from some bomber

[@Strike_Raid]

England sure is pretty.

[@Incorruptus1]

What is that beam of iron that you are leaning on? The metal bar sticking upright from the bumper in front there...is it to cut wires or? What is it for?

[@grantyouful]

My 43 gmc cckw 353 has the dual hood numbers too. I've always wanted a jeep but they want a fortune for one even one thats not worth saveing.

[@Greendot319]

original ones Chad?

[@grantyouful]

@@Greendot319 Yes the cckw has original numbers on it, it has the 3"overseas numbers painted on hood with the same number in the 1"states side painted over top, both in white. I wish i could read the numbers on the bumper, cause i'd love to know what unit it was with.

[@amittripathi1518]

Your camera and microphone are incredible. Pls tell which one u are using ?

[@Greendot319]

Sony AX100, Beautiful camera!

[@amittripathi1518]

@@Greendot319 sound recorded with this camera only ? Or any external mic is used ?

[@shaunbeare4183]

What is it like to own a willy jeep.are they a nightmare. Thinking of buying buying one

[@philip20013639]

What MPG do you get from your jeep?

[@ek8710]

I'm also curious! It must be pretty good, being so lightweight

[@Greendot319]

20 US MPG with the the top up, 24 imperial MPG. jeep has wire cutter and radio fitted so heavy!

[@spymaine89]

i have a go devil in my 1948 willys overland jeepster that i try to sell , but i want the engine to put in a junk willys mb that i cant find yet. . .

[@nethanelmasters5170]

You need a wind sock for your microphone it hard to listen to the video at times.

[@lebaillidessavoies3889]

Crap....this guy is lucky to survive this frontflip with this jeep.....should have been crushed by the vehicule....

[@jackiestarr7417]

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[@453421abcdefg12345]

The move towards ethanol fuel seems to be a very stupid move, not only old vehicles but small engines for garden machinery ,(which use tax paid road vehicle fuel), are effected by this filthy stuff, if the governments are hell bent on stopping us using interesting vehicles they should declare that, then we could all vote for a more sensible government, but the myth of climate change is very much a vote winner for the sheep that vote, glad you enjoyed your trip to Goodwood! Stay safe! Chris B.

[@ek8710]

This government is doubling down on "net zero". I didn't vote for the greens so they won't be getting my vote next time. They've let down their core voters many times now and it's time they were punished.

[@classicgunstoday1972]

Farmers get paid to grow corn for ethanol and people think they are “growing fuel”. It’s all a fraud. Real oil and gas from fossil fuels is the real energy the modern world runs and and thrives on

[@iamgermane]

Want one? Go to a Jeep dealer.