Willys Jeep Episode 11: Re-installing the Starter

[@edp9743]

Friend of mine had a late 40's Willys ,in the 70's snow plow- no power angle, no heater, canvas top and doors. he drove it to work at the railroad in Lorain Ohio and plowed drives. Tough old guy taught me alot. Thanks Joe! ... Zane don't be afraid to get grease under your fingernails, its not a crime to have dirty hands. and never stop learning! Enjoy seeing a young man not afraid to work.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Edmund! 😀👍 I really appreciate the kind words. It truly means a lot my friend 🙂👍

[@dhscts]

It's fun watching you. It's good to see someone that does. Expect you already learned what a voltage regulator is. Thanks for sharing.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you for the support my friend 🙂👍

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

You are doing masterful job on the Willys.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks! :) I really appreciate the kind comment my friend. Take care.

[@patrickkeane753]

That is a voltage regulator on the firewall for the generator that originally came on these.

[@3rdcoastobs467]

Little by little she's coming together! You'll have her fired up in no time! Can't tell you how many times I've done the same thing mounted and bolted something in and yep...forgot to hook up something or put a part on first 😂...liked the strap fabrication, great idea and it turned out nice!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks James! I appreciate it buddy 😀👍

[@brianmaynard7320]

Zane, I love your honesty.. I forgot.. It happens.. Be well my friend!! Peace and love!!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks as always Brian! 🙂 I got that far but I kept wondering 🤔 "what did I forget?"... 🤣.. just glad I didnt have to take it back off lol

[@PapaJ5667]

Back before my dad passed away and was able to work we had a auto electric shop at our house you can take an old 4 1/2 ford starter and use the band on it wrap duct tape around it then put the band on ..pinto's use a 4 in dia starter and the bigger one is 4 1/2 dia coil housing its the same as the snap band except it has a cap screw and a square nut it will work just the same beside the bolt and screw the only difference is an indention where the pull down shoe and the battery post

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the information 😃👍 I really appreciate that. That's cool that you had an electrical shop

[@PapaJ5667]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE yup since i was 14 ive been a grease monkey working on cars,lt trucks, big trucks trailers,and heavy equipment plus 28 yrs of that i drove over the road ...jack of all trades master of none lol ....

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@PapaJ5667 what an awesome past 🙂👍

[@ydocproductions5593]

I’m in the same boat Zane, if I can do something myself and save a few dollars in the process I do it! That band you made to cover the brushes was genius. I’m looking forward to hearing it run!👍😀

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Cody! 🙂👍 I appreciate that my friend. Congrats on passing 100 subs also! 😀🥳🥳

[@ydocproductions5593]

HODGE_PODGE_DODGE_GARAGE Thanks Zane!! I appreciate it!🤙

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@ydocproductions5593 no need to thank me buddy! :)

[@markrandall1456]

I'm just getting into your channel. I have a 51 Willys M38. I'm binge watching your jeep episodes. I have done most everything you're working on. You are doing well so far. :-) and I guess you know starting a Willys is a hot video subject. Hope you get your next episode soon.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you Mark 😀 I really appreciate that. Thats cool you have a '51 Willys! These things sure seem to be popular, thats for sure 🙂👍. I am making room in the garage for it. It will be back in for the wintertime. 🥶

[@markrandall1456]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE make sure your + cable runs to your solenoid and from the other side of the solenoid to the starter. You may have said that in the video.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@markrandall1456 thanks! 😀👍 I can't remember if I said it or not lol. Its been a while. 🤣

[@markrandall1456]

That white thing on the firewall you removed is a ballast resistor for the coil. Not needed as I think your coil says the resistor is internal.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thats true 🙂👍 thanks for the view Mark. Take care 🔧

[@WesleyJohnsonMI]

Did you stick a piece of plastic/rubber under that first nut on the starter? If not, you might want to. Don't want to put 12 volts to a grounded case!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Wesley 🙂👍 got it covered my friend

[@tendertwix1029]

Hi I just watched your whole playlist on your Willy’s and I must say your going in a good direction, I’ve got three of those Cj2a’s and I just do the same thing you do find them all worn out and left outside and fix them up and get them running, the one I’m currently working on reminds me a lot like yours except my engine was seized, nothing some atf and mystery oil didn’t fix though now she’s purring like a kitten keep at it all you need is fuel spark and air it’ll fire up. I look forward to some more videos

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words! 😀👍 I truly appreciate that my friend. Thats cool that you have a couple of these Cj2a's. Glad you could get the engine un-siezed. Take care 🙂👍

[@sparksfireandbalingwire8467]

I was thinking hammer about the same time you said it! You weren't the only one with camera troubles, my microphone quit working on mine part way through my video so I had to cut it short and do a voice over at the end.... That price is ridiculous for that strap, but I guess if you don't have the skills to make your own you gotta pay up!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That's no fun 😔 I've had a few minor troubles with my new GoPro already. I may just switch to a camera before too long. I thought they made better products than that

[@teddysmith457]

That's why it is referred as a Crescent hammer

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That's true Teddy! 😂 thanks for the view and comment! 🙂👍

[@johnqpublic9074]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE Its actually called a Rastall wrench, or miners wrench, and ya, its made for that...

[@beardedscrapper538]

My buddies dad had a 2' adjustable to change the blade on his gravely.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh! That's cool :) I bet it worked great

[@PapaJ5667]

That big box on the fender well is your voltage regulator

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks 😃👍

[@davidmellor5752]

Make sure you carry a Metric and a Standard Crescent Wrench so you have all the bases covered!!!!!!!!!!! c};o)

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Lol 🤣 sure thing David! 👍🔧

[@shawnhuckbody5257]

Sure like to see how u wire that starter to relay an battery..my 46 appears wrong

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I apologize Shawn. 😕 I had the starter hooked up to a switch to start the Jeep. The wiring was already hacked to pieces. I hope you can get yours figured out. Wish I could be more help. Take care and happy wrenching on your projects. 🔧🔩

[@stevenkloetzel920]

Zane, have you done anymore videos on the Willys rebuild, since Episode 11? Your starter video is very helpful, i am struggling w/ starter issues on my 1950 CJ3A (has the later model F-head motor from a CJ3B). Thanks so much for your detailed videos, they're great. You inspired me to tear apart my AutoLite starter...after i got it back from the garage and they didn't fix the problem... -Steve in Montana

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Steve! 😀 I'm extremely glad I could inspire you. I haven't done anymore videos yet but I will soon. Making room in the garage as we speak for the Willys 🙂👍 I hope you can get yours figured out without too much headache 😣 take care and be safe my friend 🙂👍

[@greggcondon3879]

Where's episode 12, starting jeep?👍

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view Gregg! 🙂👍 hopefully soon. I have a few other things to wrap up

[@jtthill5475]

I hope you put the plastic back under that bolt to not ground the positive for the starter to the frame of the starter. That could really be bad. The box you took off the inner fender is a voltage regulator for a generator that was probably on as original equipment. The white block you took off the firewall is a dropping resistor for the coil. It got bypassed while starting to give 12V to the coil and then 6V while running. Todays coils are built to run on 12V continually. A little research would do you good before tearing things out. Keep learning and keep sharing.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I've got plastic under the bolt 🙂👍 just didnt film it. I appreciate the info. Not sure what was factory and what was cobbled together by the previous owner 🤣. Thanks for the view and comment! 😀👍

[@robertvice6882]

that box would be your voltage from your generator

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words Robert! I appreciate that. Take care and happy wrenching :)

[@DependableAutoTruck]

did you put insulator on bolt where it doesn't short to ground

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for stopping by! :) I put a chunk of rubber underneath the nut so it wouldn't ground out. Take care.

[@patrickkeane753]

I meant fender, not firewall.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the info 🙂👍 I wasn't sure if it was factory or put on by the previous owner. Thanks for the view and kind comment 🙂

[@dhscts]

Is this the end of the Willys episodes. As you took out the insulator for positive cable. Looks like you grounded the positive cable to the starter case. What happened when you gave it some power?

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

There was a rubber washer in between the case and the cable. 🙂👍 It spins over but did not fire 😕 have to do a bit more wiring work to it. This is the last video for now. This winter it's going back in the garage 👍

[@dhscts]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE These engines are getting rare. Getting them barking to only have a quick break down, might not be a good Idea. Did you turn the engine over by hand? I might have missed that part. If you can get that starter motor turning the engine. I suggest you complete a compression test. It will show if the valves are sticking or indicate other problems. Testing mine ended with zero compression. You can also test for spark at the coil by opening and closing the points manually.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@dhscts thanks for the comment 🙂 I turned the engine over with a breaker bar off camera. Thats a good suggestion about the compression test 🤔 I didn't think of that.

[@beardedscrapper538]

If its heavy. Its a hammer. Lol

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That couldn't be *more true!* LOL :)

[@edwardsgarage7427]

Hey Zane I got a starter that needs rebuilding can I send it to you? 😂

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

No way buddy! 🤣 it took me way too long to fix this one lol. Thanks for the view and kind comment Heath 🙂👍

[@CentralOregonShenanigans]

first !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks buddy! 🙂👍

[@rshotrod1965]

WTF!!!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

.....🤔

[@rshotrod1965]

So what happened to the Jeep? I was really getting into it lol...

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@rshotrod1965 oh, lol! 🤣 I had it in the garage right about the time all of the C*vid stuff happened. Parts were back ordered due to "it"and I had to drag the Jeep back out of the garage. Its going back in this winter though 🙂👍