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| DJ3A DISPATCHER COLUMN SHIFT REPAIR ; Also early CJ2A | |
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| PapaC | Sep 1 2014, 10:03 PM Post #1 |
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Both very early CJ2A's and most of the DJ3A,s with the exception of a very few 'Delivery DJ's' were equipped with with a column shift transmission remote control. Considering most of the moving parts in these shift mechanism's are direct metal to metal contact I can't imagine there are very many hard run survivors that are in even close to the original specs due to wear. Here's a exploded view from the willys manual of the column shift mechanism. ![]() As you will see this list and view has more than a few problems for the restorer. Having already taken mine apart here's a few of the problems I'v encountered and will sorting out as this restoration begins to take shape. #1. ![]() The shift lever itself is heavily pitted and the ball end badly worn. No clear pictures anywhere for comparison that I can find so I'll use what's there to try to obtain the clues to reconstruct. #2. ![]() The end of the steering tube seems to be a bit out of round. #3. ![]() Pin holes wallered out and edge broken. |
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Charles Tate....North Mississippi 1956 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible Doing ground up nuts and bolt restoration by almost entirely reconditioning original used or a few NOS DJ3A parts. 1962 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible. (For research and parts only) | |
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| PapaC | Sep 1 2014, 10:32 PM Post #2 |
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#4 and #5![]() ![]() Both of my first reverse and second third levers look like this. My anti rattle springs were completely missing so once again it's down to reinventing the wheel here!! Another problem which will require close attention to sort out is the counter sink on one side of both levers. That one I havent solved yet!! Wear, factory, ? EDIT. Factory counter sinks #6. ![]() The parts list image doesn't exactly tell us this this should be a 'semi' square peg in a round hole!! Mine is neither round on one end .......nor square on the other end where it's supposed to be!!!! #7. No information given on the cross shift bias spring, ie. size, length, and rate of compression. My springs in pieces but hopefully enough left to figure this out when I get a chance to examine more closely. |
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Charles Tate....North Mississippi 1956 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible Doing ground up nuts and bolt restoration by almost entirely reconditioning original used or a few NOS DJ3A parts. 1962 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible. (For research and parts only) | |
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| PapaC | Sep 1 2014, 10:49 PM Post #3 |
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And last but not least, not by a long shot. There's a very interesting lever fulcrum pin, #5 on the parts list with a flair on one side and a screw on the other side (no picture but I did manage to track down what it's supposed to look like) that will be needed to replace the rusty bolt and nut that was holding mine together! In the coming days I will attempt to bring this worn out and small parts missing shifter remotes back up to spec and something to be proud of. In so doing, I'll attempt to bring to light and solve all of the missing pieces of the puzzle that are contained in that parts breakdown. Charles |
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Charles Tate....North Mississippi 1956 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible Doing ground up nuts and bolt restoration by almost entirely reconditioning original used or a few NOS DJ3A parts. 1962 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible. (For research and parts only) | |
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| SteveK | Sep 2 2014, 05:49 AM Post #4 |
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Charles, mine is still apart so let me know what you need a pic of. I'll look, but I don't remember the wear and tear on mine (with 87K miles) as yours has, as I've already painted mine. My main 'wear issues' were on the clutch pivot lever holes and links. I'll look for those bevels and let you know what I see. |
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| SteveK | Sep 2 2014, 06:00 AM Post #5 |
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Where is that located. It's been a couple of years since I've seen mine, but I don't remember anything like that. Maybe I'll see it when I check for bevels. |
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| PapaC | Sep 2 2014, 09:48 AM Post #6 |
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Thankfully that 'square ended round pin in the shift clutch assembly along with quite a few other important details has already been documented over on the CJ2A forum. http://www.cj-2a.com/oldsite/shifter/clutch/ http://www.cj-2a.com/oldsite/shifter/asm/index.html Although there is EXCELLENT information there not shown in their rebuild is the length of the cross shift bias spring, any details of the anti rattle springs, a clear picture or understanding of the bevels mentioned, nor a good shot of the ball at the end of the shift lever itself. Also mine had pretty good remnants of a felt pad used as a type of grease seal for the shift clutch mechanism that appears not to be show on theirs. Any pictures or other information concerning these details, as would a source for a correct lever fulcrum pin would be surely appreciated!! |
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Charles Tate....North Mississippi 1956 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible Doing ground up nuts and bolt restoration by almost entirely reconditioning original used or a few NOS DJ3A parts. 1962 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible. (For research and parts only) | |
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| SteveK | Sep 2 2014, 01:35 PM Post #7 |
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OK, so the clutch pin is inside the assembly that I did not take apart. No wonder I didn't remember seeing it. That means my statement via e-mail for the 'end of the shaft' is wrong. I now see your pic is the 'top of the shaft'. I think that is just 'damaged'. That is some kinda damage on that pin and handle lever. What kind of shifting were they doing? Steering shaft is pretty beat up too. I'll bet that steering wheel was a bear to get off considering all the rest of the conditions. I know mine was. At least now I know what to look for in that pin for the handle. A screw into the pin, and I remember seeing the bias spring, so I can get that measurement for you. I guess you see now that there is no ball on the end of the shifter handle rod, just a tapered point as in the pic I e-mailed you. |
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| F Bill | Sep 2 2014, 04:00 PM Post #8 |
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Do a search on the 2a page for jpet's posts on column shifter repair...he made several new shift levers and there should be dimensions..Also if you have any questions about how it is supposed to be, try pm'ing lowenuf over there,. He has restored several cs columns.. |
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59 convertible 15933 needs drivetrain 60 convertible 17052 has a V6 and 4WD 60 Surrey 17509 went thru Katrina and looks it. 60 Surrey 17918 started it all...Toyota axle, BW Wrecked Surrey Tub with fenders and grille 56 tub, from 11826 And a couple parts DJ's with no ID left. All my jeeps are projects....only runner is my DJ with doors.. | |
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| PapaC | Sep 2 2014, 11:03 PM Post #9 |
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Wow. Having help with research is AWSOME and thanks guys!!! Steve's been a busy camper. Quite a few emails today along with pictures and measurements so that's where I'll start. Here's a good shot of the bevel in the shift arms and below the pic a quote of the measurements!! ![]()
Bill, I found the thread where jpet made a batch of the new shift arms. Contained in that thread was a McMaster Carr part number for a similar barrel bolt that can be made work. http://www.mcmaster.com/#98975a388/=tjzd6g ______________________________ Heres a shot of Steve's shift rod end. As he pointed out there is Not a ball on the end but comes down more to a smooth point ![]() |
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Charles Tate....North Mississippi 1956 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible Doing ground up nuts and bolt restoration by almost entirely reconditioning original used or a few NOS DJ3A parts. 1962 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible. (For research and parts only) | |
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| PapaC | Sep 2 2014, 11:08 PM Post #10 |
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Here's mine after some welding and hand filing. My 56 appears more like the ones jpet was making for the early cj's and as referenced by Bill. Before: ![]() Now: ![]() ![]() Note I'll still do a bit of repair on the shoulder around the hole and still need to remove the remnants of the pin that is 'stuck in the middle '
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Charles Tate....North Mississippi 1956 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible Doing ground up nuts and bolt restoration by almost entirely reconditioning original used or a few NOS DJ3A parts. 1962 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible. (For research and parts only) | |
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| PapaC | Sep 3 2014, 01:13 PM Post #11 |
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More specs on the springs in the dj3a early cj2a column shift remote From the cj2a forum http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/coulmn-s...8473.html#28473 URL=http://s924.photobucket.com/user/ctate1957/media/transmission%20remote%20contro%20willys/image_zpsb492bbf5.jpg.html] [/URL]Shift lever anti rattle spring (from the cj2a forum) http://www.cj-2a.com/oldsite/shifter/rattle/ ![]() http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/uploads/...ttle_spring.pdf ![]() Follow the links to the cj2a forum for more detailed information Charles Tate |
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| F Bill | Sep 3 2014, 04:17 PM Post #12 |
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I remember the shift arm end ( to the right in your picture) being a sharper point, almost like a center punch....As usual this is from memory and I don't have any of it here to compare to. |
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59 convertible 15933 needs drivetrain 60 convertible 17052 has a V6 and 4WD 60 Surrey 17509 went thru Katrina and looks it. 60 Surrey 17918 started it all...Toyota axle, BW Wrecked Surrey Tub with fenders and grille 56 tub, from 11826 And a couple parts DJ's with no ID left. All my jeeps are projects....only runner is my DJ with doors.. | |
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| PapaC | Sep 3 2014, 04:39 PM Post #13 |
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You're probably right and I kind of did that on purpose. What I was preliminarily trying to do was leave it a tad larger than needed so that when I repaired the shoulders and test fit it I could also lap it to fit the size of my 'probable' worn oversize hole it fits into and mates with. |
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Charles Tate....North Mississippi 1956 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible Doing ground up nuts and bolt restoration by almost entirely reconditioning original used or a few NOS DJ3A parts. 1962 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible. (For research and parts only) | |
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| PapaC | Sep 4 2014, 01:38 AM Post #14 |
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And then I welded up the wallowed out holes, dressed them down and re-drilled them to match my new shift lever pin. One big hole for the body of the barrel and a small hole for the home made screw on the other end. (Both ends started their lives out as bolts.)![]() ![]()
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Charles Tate....North Mississippi 1956 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible Doing ground up nuts and bolt restoration by almost entirely reconditioning original used or a few NOS DJ3A parts. 1962 WILLYS DJ3A Convertible. (For research and parts only) | |
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| ba25 | Sep 4 2014, 08:29 AM Post #15 |
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cross shift bias springs #4 on chart![]() ![]() ![]() |
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BA Agan 46 Bantam T3-C 2953 46 Bantam T3-C 19638 "Big Red" 49 CJ-2A 222564 51 M38 MC 28115 52 M100 285896 62 CJ5 57548-148683 64 DJ3A 8204-24210 | |
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