GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

If you have an unrestored WWII jeep, we would like to see pictures, and hear your comments. NO EBAY or COMMERCIAL SALES.
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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Sat Jan 31, 2015 3:59 pm

This looks a bit better. Just need to touch up paint chips.

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Sat Jan 31, 2015 4:01 pm

Question: The bracket marked: "E" in this photo, is the smaller diameter hole attached with a pin or a bolt?
I cant find info on this. Transfer cases I have taken apart mostly have bolts, but suspect that this is supposed
to move?

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Sat Jan 31, 2015 4:04 pm

And another question: I used a NOS GPW thermostat housing. Used repro sleeve inside. I see it sticks out ca 2mm.
Is this designed like this or should it be flush? I had another repro sleeve, same issue.

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Dan123 » Mon Feb 02, 2015 3:22 am

Nice Work!!
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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Greendot319 » Mon Feb 02, 2015 6:51 am

I had the same issue with the sleeve and looking it up on here, it is normal for it to stick out slightly, I had no issues with it too.
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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Chuck Lutz » Mon Feb 02, 2015 8:58 am

I believe a clevis pin holds part "E" ( Link A-1005) to the rear bearing cap as can be seen in this photo. Note that part "E" is held to the rear bearing cap right where the script "F" and the GPW part number can be seen on the case:
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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Mon Feb 02, 2015 11:15 am

Thanks guys, I found a pin which fits.

Worked on the steering and shafts. NOS GPW pitman arm used:

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Looks pretty good all cleaned up:

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Mon Feb 02, 2015 11:17 am

Nice find, think I can clean it up and make it serviceable:

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NOS grease retainers:

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Viking27 » Mon Feb 02, 2015 11:21 am

Shaft ready for assembly. NOS cork seals used:

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I know some guys have had problems installing the cork seals. Trick is to soak them
in hot water before slipping them on:

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Then use a paper towel to get some of the water out, once seal is on:

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by dfast » Mon Feb 02, 2015 12:47 pm

This is the quality of restoration what everyone would like to do.
Great work!

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Chuck Lutz » Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:03 pm

Hinrik:

I used the original grease zerks after I established that they were working properly and upon assembly of the yoke and shaft, I pre-greased the yoke til grease came out the hole in the end of the yoke onto a paper towel I placed between it and the U-joints. That way I KNOW there is a full cavity of grease! The thing is, you have to compress the yoke to get the U-joints seated and then expand the yoke/shaft assembly to seat the u-joints. The paper towel keeps it all clean and is removed after the prop shaft is mounted for and aft. I attach the Yoke end LAST to monitor the towel and excess grease.

When properly assembled the grease zerk on the yoke and on both U-joints can be serviced without moving the jeep...they are aligned properly!
PS...the u-joints must be installed so that the zerks point to the middle of the prop shaft and away from the T-case and axel!

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by rgtb » Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:15 am

An excellent thread, thanks for posting :D
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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Old Pal » Sat Dec 17, 2016 4:34 am

It's been a while since a post. Any updates?

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by marco.verhaag » Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:49 am

Viking27 wrote:Test fit of crankshaft:

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As per TM, when installing a new flywheel to crank, the 2 dowel pin holes must be drilled with 35/64ths
drill and reamed to 9/16. Then special dowel bolts installed. Not many vendors list these bolts for sale.

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Where Can i find these special dowel bolts? My crank already has been drilled. I live in the Netherlands.

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Re: GPW 51368 1942 Restoration in Iceland

Post by Old Pal » Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:41 am

Viking27 wrote: Liner fitted, drilled, countersunk and riveted on
Where did you find your rivets? What size and lengths?


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