1958 Willys Jeep for sale
 

I am looking at a 1958 willys , it is in good shape but it has a ticking in
the lower side of the engine. The owner said this happened a coupl of years
ago and he tought it was a lower rod bearing. Well , he dropped the pan and
replaced the bearing and it quit for a little while. He used it to push snow
and he said it lasted one winter and now it is doing it again. He thinks it
will probably ned an oversized rod. Is this a major job or a good weekend
project ?
Another note, he said it has a rare trans with 8 fwd gears and 3 reverse.
What is the deal here ? Is it rare ?
He is setting at $1500 the way it sits.
What do you all think ?
It has a good title and registration to drive on the road.
Thanks,
Iowa883

Re: 1958 Willys Jeep for sale
 

In respect to the engine noise, assume the correct fix to be regrind the
crank and resize the connecting rod. Resizing the rod involves shaving
material from the flat area where the 2 halves meet, thereby making the
diameter of the circle smaller. The circle is then honed back to it's
original, correct diameter. This could be done without removing the
engine/crank, but in all likelihood if there was damage to the rod big end
there is damage/wear out of limit on the crank as well. Not familiar with
the trans and it certainly doesn't sound familiar. A 4 speed trans with a 2
speed transfer case would give you 8 forward speeds, but only 2 in reverse.
Can't imagine a transmission being built with 3 internal reverse gears on a
small vehicle like that.
Steve
"Iowa883" <dswebber@netins.net> wrote in message
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> I am looking at a 1958 willys , it is in good shape but it has a ticking
in
> the lower side of the engine. The owner said this happened a coupl of
years
> ago and he tought it was a lower rod bearing. Well , he dropped the pan
and
> replaced the bearing and it quit for a little while. He used it to push
snow
> and he said it lasted one winter and now it is doing it again. He thinks
it
> will probably ned an oversized rod. Is this a major job or a good weekend
> project ?
> Another note, he said it has a rare trans with 8 fwd gears and 3 reverse.
> What is the deal here ? Is it rare ?
> He is setting at $1500 the way it sits.
> What do you all think ?
> It has a good title and registration to drive on the road.
> Thanks,
> Iowa883
>
>

Re: 1958 Willys Jeep for sale
 

In respect to the engine noise, assume the correct fix to be regrind the
crank and resize the connecting rod. Resizing the rod involves shaving
material from the flat area where the 2 halves meet, thereby making the
diameter of the circle smaller. The circle is then honed back to it's
original, correct diameter. This could be done without removing the
engine/crank, but in all likelihood if there was damage to the rod big end
there is damage/wear out of limit on the crank as well. Not familiar with
the trans and it certainly doesn't sound familiar. A 4 speed trans with a 2
speed transfer case would give you 8 forward speeds, but only 2 in reverse.
Can't imagine a transmission being built with 3 internal reverse gears on a
small vehicle like that.
Steve
"Iowa883" <dswebber@netins.net> wrote in message
news:c1md8l$19k$1@news.netins.net...
> I am looking at a 1958 willys , it is in good shape but it has a ticking
in
> the lower side of the engine. The owner said this happened a coupl of
years
> ago and he tought it was a lower rod bearing. Well , he dropped the pan
and
> replaced the bearing and it quit for a little while. He used it to push
snow
> and he said it lasted one winter and now it is doing it again. He thinks
it
> will probably ned an oversized rod. Is this a major job or a good weekend
> project ?
> Another note, he said it has a rare trans with 8 fwd gears and 3 reverse.
> What is the deal here ? Is it rare ?
> He is setting at $1500 the way it sits.
> What do you all think ?
> It has a good title and registration to drive on the road.
> Thanks,
> Iowa883
>
>

Re: 1958 Willys Jeep for sale
 

In respect to the engine noise, assume the correct fix to be regrind the
crank and resize the connecting rod. Resizing the rod involves shaving
material from the flat area where the 2 halves meet, thereby making the
diameter of the circle smaller. The circle is then honed back to it's
original, correct diameter. This could be done without removing the
engine/crank, but in all likelihood if there was damage to the rod big end
there is damage/wear out of limit on the crank as well. Not familiar with
the trans and it certainly doesn't sound familiar. A 4 speed trans with a 2
speed transfer case would give you 8 forward speeds, but only 2 in reverse.
Can't imagine a transmission being built with 3 internal reverse gears on a
small vehicle like that.
Steve
"Iowa883" <dswebber@netins.net> wrote in message
news:c1md8l$19k$1@news.netins.net...
> I am looking at a 1958 willys , it is in good shape but it has a ticking
in
> the lower side of the engine. The owner said this happened a coupl of
years
> ago and he tought it was a lower rod bearing. Well , he dropped the pan
and
> replaced the bearing and it quit for a little while. He used it to push
snow
> and he said it lasted one winter and now it is doing it again. He thinks
it
> will probably ned an oversized rod. Is this a major job or a good weekend
> project ?
> Another note, he said it has a rare trans with 8 fwd gears and 3 reverse.
> What is the deal here ? Is it rare ?
> He is setting at $1500 the way it sits.
> What do you all think ?
> It has a good title and registration to drive on the road.
> Thanks,
> Iowa883
>
>

Re: 1958 Willys Jeep for sale
 

Sounds like the engine needs an overhaul. A quick fix may be just another
short-lived fix.

The "rare trans" sounds odd. Perhaps the Jeep is equipped with an
overdrive?

Best regards,
Dave Rose
Cactus Cowboy
Big Wonderful Wyoming
'49 Willys Pickup (parts truck)
'62 Willys Pickup 4WD 226
'98 XJ Sport
O|||||||O

"Iowa883" <dswebber@netins.net> wrote in message
news:c1md8l$19k$1@news.netins.net...
> I am looking at a 1958 willys , it is in good shape but it has a ticking
in
> the lower side of the engine. The owner said this happened a coupl of
years
> ago and he tought it was a lower rod bearing. Well , he dropped the pan
and
> replaced the bearing and it quit for a little while. He used it to push
snow
> and he said it lasted one winter and now it is doing it again. He thinks
it
> will probably ned an oversized rod. Is this a major job or a good weekend
> project ?
> Another note, he said it has a rare trans with 8 fwd gears and 3 reverse.
> What is the deal here ? Is it rare ?
> He is setting at $1500 the way it sits.
> What do you all think ?
> It has a good title and registration to drive on the road.
> Thanks,
> Iowa883
>
>

Re: 1958 Willys Jeep for sale
 

Sounds like the engine needs an overhaul. A quick fix may be just another
short-lived fix.

The "rare trans" sounds odd. Perhaps the Jeep is equipped with an
overdrive?

Best regards,
Dave Rose
Cactus Cowboy
Big Wonderful Wyoming
'49 Willys Pickup (parts truck)
'62 Willys Pickup 4WD 226
'98 XJ Sport
O|||||||O

"Iowa883" <dswebber@netins.net> wrote in message
news:c1md8l$19k$1@news.netins.net...
> I am looking at a 1958 willys , it is in good shape but it has a ticking
in
> the lower side of the engine. The owner said this happened a coupl of
years
> ago and he tought it was a lower rod bearing. Well , he dropped the pan
and
> replaced the bearing and it quit for a little while. He used it to push
snow
> and he said it lasted one winter and now it is doing it again. He thinks
it
> will probably ned an oversized rod. Is this a major job or a good weekend
> project ?
> Another note, he said it has a rare trans with 8 fwd gears and 3 reverse.
> What is the deal here ? Is it rare ?
> He is setting at $1500 the way it sits.
> What do you all think ?
> It has a good title and registration to drive on the road.
> Thanks,
> Iowa883
>
>

Re: 1958 Willys Jeep for sale
 

Sounds like the engine needs an overhaul. A quick fix may be just another
short-lived fix.

The "rare trans" sounds odd. Perhaps the Jeep is equipped with an
overdrive?

Best regards,
Dave Rose
Cactus Cowboy
Big Wonderful Wyoming
'49 Willys Pickup (parts truck)
'62 Willys Pickup 4WD 226
'98 XJ Sport
O|||||||O

"Iowa883" <dswebber@netins.net> wrote in message
news:c1md8l$19k$1@news.netins.net...
> I am looking at a 1958 willys , it is in good shape but it has a ticking
in
> the lower side of the engine. The owner said this happened a coupl of
years
> ago and he tought it was a lower rod bearing. Well , he dropped the pan
and
> replaced the bearing and it quit for a little while. He used it to push
snow
> and he said it lasted one winter and now it is doing it again. He thinks
it
> will probably ned an oversized rod. Is this a major job or a good weekend
> project ?
> Another note, he said it has a rare trans with 8 fwd gears and 3 reverse.
> What is the deal here ? Is it rare ?
> He is setting at $1500 the way it sits.
> What do you all think ?
> It has a good title and registration to drive on the road.
> Thanks,
> Iowa883
>
>

Re: 1958 Willys Jeep for sale
 

I've never hear of that, I've just bought oversize inserts, to fit
an a .010, .020, etc., turned main or rod journals
He describing the Warn overdrive:
http://www.----------.com/Dana18.jpg It's like a dirt hauler using two
Browning splitters.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Steve G wrote:
>
> In respect to the engine noise, assume the correct fix to be regrind the
> crank and resize the connecting rod. Resizing the rod involves shaving
> material from the flat area where the 2 halves meet, thereby making the
> diameter of the circle smaller. The circle is then honed back to it's
> original, correct diameter. This could be done without removing the
> engine/crank, but in all likelihood if there was damage to the rod big end
> there is damage/wear out of limit on the crank as well. Not familiar with
> the trans and it certainly doesn't sound familiar. A 4 speed trans with a 2
> speed transfer case would give you 8 forward speeds, but only 2 in reverse.
> Can't imagine a transmission being built with 3 internal reverse gears on a
> small vehicle like that.
> Steve

Re: 1958 Willys Jeep for sale
 

I've never hear of that, I've just bought oversize inserts, to fit
an a .010, .020, etc., turned main or rod journals
He describing the Warn overdrive:
http://www.----------.com/Dana18.jpg It's like a dirt hauler using two
Browning splitters.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Steve G wrote:
>
> In respect to the engine noise, assume the correct fix to be regrind the
> crank and resize the connecting rod. Resizing the rod involves shaving
> material from the flat area where the 2 halves meet, thereby making the
> diameter of the circle smaller. The circle is then honed back to it's
> original, correct diameter. This could be done without removing the
> engine/crank, but in all likelihood if there was damage to the rod big end
> there is damage/wear out of limit on the crank as well. Not familiar with
> the trans and it certainly doesn't sound familiar. A 4 speed trans with a 2
> speed transfer case would give you 8 forward speeds, but only 2 in reverse.
> Can't imagine a transmission being built with 3 internal reverse gears on a
> small vehicle like that.
> Steve

Re: 1958 Willys Jeep for sale
 

I've never hear of that, I've just bought oversize inserts, to fit
an a .010, .020, etc., turned main or rod journals
He describing the Warn overdrive:
http://www.----------.com/Dana18.jpg It's like a dirt hauler using two
Browning splitters.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Steve G wrote:
>
> In respect to the engine noise, assume the correct fix to be regrind the
> crank and resize the connecting rod. Resizing the rod involves shaving
> material from the flat area where the 2 halves meet, thereby making the
> diameter of the circle smaller. The circle is then honed back to it's
> original, correct diameter. This could be done without removing the
> engine/crank, but in all likelihood if there was damage to the rod big end
> there is damage/wear out of limit on the crank as well. Not familiar with
> the trans and it certainly doesn't sound familiar. A 4 speed trans with a 2
> speed transfer case would give you 8 forward speeds, but only 2 in reverse.
> Can't imagine a transmission being built with 3 internal reverse gears on a
> small vehicle like that.
> Steve