Willys L Head Engine Rebuild Tips....Disassembly

Just finished up one L head build for a CJ2A and the next CJ3A engine is getting disassembled.

[@dmcdow]

I just found your channel. Your content is outstanding. I've got a '64 CJ3B to rebuild. I'm looking forward to viewing all of your videos.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Welcome aboard!

[@motorv8N]

A real eye-opener on that sludge in the pan. Still trying to get my new-to-me 49 3a to run but think I’ll pull my pan for a look-see before I put any new oil in it. If my plug electrodes are worn to nothing I can only image what attention the innards of this motor got. Once again your videos are proving incredibly useful to this L134 noob - thank you!

[@littlesteve855]

Hey Brian, love your videos! Watched most of 'em now. I always look forward to a new one. Don't ever be discouraged!

[@metalshaperJeep]

I appreciate that!

[@453421abcdefg12345]

It is really good that this engine still has standard journals and bores, it looks like it has sat around idle for a long time looking at the rope seal register, any moisture would have caused corrosion of the type you see here, and the sump sludge! I can only imagine what would have got drawn up into the oil ways when that lot warmed up. Stay safe! Chris B.

[@metalshaperJeep]

The owner was trying to start this engine and I am glad he never got it going....... would have made a real mess of things if the sludge got into the oil galleries. Otherwise a great engine to rebuild.

[@aussiedazvk4djh889]

Good video Brian. 👍 the pin stripe would be great to watch.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Coming soon!

[@aussiedazvk4djh889]

@@metalshaperJeep looking forward to it.

[@michaelwedin5474]

Great video. Love to see your pin striping!

[@metalshaperJeep]

Coming soon!

[@henrycolestage4249]

Hi, I love your content and you've really helped me with my cj2a. Can I make a suggestion? I find your camera is often too close and slightly out of focus enough that it is hard to see the details. You might find that something like a DJI Osmo Action camera to be much, much easier, and more convenient to use. It is super small, always in focus, it has a rear screen so you can see what you are pointing it at, and incredibly stable. In this video, for instance, we could not see what your hands were doing with the valves. They were out of frame. Anyway, it's just a suggestion and worth exactly what you paid for it. ;-) Thanks again for all the great content. Kind regards,

[@ginacoronel6872]

Great video Brian! Yes I'd love to see how you pinstripe a rim. Never seen the procedure. Also I agree with Dan I'd like to see how you set the crankshaft end play.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Crank end play will be shown during reassembly. Pinstripe will be coming soon.

[@khlucky529]

Darn good videos hope you keep sharing

[@m38_depotharold12]

Yes, Love to see how pin striping is done!!

[@metalshaperJeep]

Coming soon!

[@TheSquidtone]

A timely video for me....I'm about to rip my L134 apart. I appreciate your going over details and showing the engine guts up close. I'd love to see the bearing dowels if you get a chance.....my engine has straight, not stepped dowels! doh!

[@metalshaperJeep]

Will show them during assembly. they should have a step because the block is larger than the bearing shell. Make sure they are correct because you don't want to have any problems there when the engine starts.

[@jackcollins2344]

Brian, I'm interested in watching a video on how you pinstripe. Thank

[@metalshaperJeep]

Coming soon!

[@mikerogers878]

great video lot of good info for me love to see pin striping

[@mikemorrison6023]

Definitely would like to see how you pinstripe wheels . I need to pinstripe my J10 wheels soon.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Coming soon!

[@bwinborn6517]

Brian, thank you for all you do. I really appreciate you. (You guided me through T90 rebuild). My engine was running last fall. Tried to get going this winter, but finding fluid in the intake manifold and now engine is seized. Oil pan and head removed, nothing obvious to me. Getting ready to pull engine. Anything I should look at or check before pulling engine?

[@metalshaperJeep]

Just yank that engine out and check everything. Measure everything and then carefully check for cracks and finally make sure you do a pressure check to see where the problem is.

[@bwinborn6517]

@@metalshaperJeep thanks. One more question, do you have a suggestion on valve spring compression tool?

[@juanzayas7719]

Yes... Brian I want to see pin striping the wheels. I want to do the same in my Willys.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Got it!

[@johnvillagomez637]

Yes, Brian I want to see how you do pinstripe. I'm writing down the proper tools your using. I'm going to rebuild my dad's jeep for my mom, most of his tool are stolen after the super typhoon. Also searching for best jeep parts to purchase. Can you help. Thank you. Another thing, the feeler gauge for the valves used is it 40 thousandth or 30 thousandth.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Let me know what parts you need and I can tell you the best place to get them. when setting valve clearance it varies a little bit between L and F head engines . .016" for intake and exhaust on the L head.

[@colin8532]

Would love to see how you do the pin striping

[@kennetheichert7066]

im interested in seeing how you pin stripe .

[@aboyandhisdog]

Brian, it looked like there was a small spring in the oil pan. Where did that come from?

[@metalshaperJeep]

Engine had a lot of junk in it. thankfully it didn't get started.

[@dmehnert357]

Can you do a video on setting crankshaft end play show how you would check it and how to figure out how many shims?

[@metalshaperJeep]

Will show the procedure when I assemble the engine

[@sst9789]

What piston and bearing oversize you use? 10?? 20?? 30??

[@metalshaperJeep]

Each engine is different and I use what is necessary in each one.

[@alttude5977]

Do you a machinist that you could recommend for a L134 rebuild? I'm on the CT/NY line.

[@metalshaperJeep]

I am in Connecticut if you are interested in having your engine rebuilt. Brian

[@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY]

I want to see the pinstripes!

[@metalshaperJeep]

Hang in there pin striping coming soon.

[@shaneharrison4775]

Sure stripeing is cool

[@curtisvonepp4335]

Why not the pin striping 👍 .

[@michaelcoleman7940]

T98 4 speed BW rebuild kit? Source?

[@metalshaperJeep]

T98 parts are tough to find these days. You can get gaskets and some small parts thru most transmission parts dealers. Gears and hard parts are hard to find and that is why most people are moving to the T18 because everything is available for them.

[@michaelcoleman7940]

@@metalshaperJeep thank you Mr. B.

[@noragalerobinson3815]

Where. You. Located need. ONE. REBUILT

[@metalshaperJeep]

connecticut

[@russellbiard1833]

yes to pin stripping video.

[@curtisvonepp4335]

Looks like the guy was useing PAIRFENE BACE OIL 😞👎CHEAP OIL PAY THE PIPER 🐤🐤🔔.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Looks like a lot of years of poor quality oil. On the road to a full rebuild and should last another 75 years if taken care of.