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  1. 64Trvlr

    Carburetor vs. Throttle Body Injection

    With what it will cost to put it on and get it right you can buy a lot of gas.
  2. 64Trvlr

    Carburetor vs. Throttle Body Injection

    I depends, what else comes with the TBI? Which carb do you have now and how well is it working?
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    Fire extinguisher

    I get them from my local shop, but they're on the web if you search for rubber strap extinguisher mount. Here's an example page Amerex 2.75"-4.5" Cylinder Rubber Strap Bracket 860
  4. 64Trvlr

    Sand Collecting?

    I have a small collection, some from Omaha Beach where my Uncle cleared obstacles, some from Iwo Jima same Uncle still clearing obstacles and mine, some from the Mekong Delta and some much further upstream just south of Mengsong.
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    Anybody try FVP AGM batteries?

    OK, thanks, must be a "local" brand I don't think we have them here.
  6. 64Trvlr

    Anybody try FVP AGM batteries?

    I've had several Odyssey batteries over the years and they were great. Who or what is FVP?
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    READ ME !

    This is a really good book by Dan Grec. The Road Chose Me Volume 1: Two years and 40,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina And his follow up book. 999 Days Around Africa: The Road Chose Me
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    Fire extinguisher

    I have 3 5# extinguishers in my Willys. I have a 5# Halon (1211) and 2 5# ABC (3A, 40BC) mounted in steel brackets with rubber straps. I used to have a 5# Purple K but kept getting it and the 5# ABC confused so I went with 2 ABC's. Yup, I know sounds like a lot of overkill. After the fire is...
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    Spare part ‘must haves’.

    The stuff I always have packed in the Willys is, a hub socket and a tube of JT-6 red grease, 2 Spicer u-joints, the 2 belts I need, oil filter, 2 fuel filters, spare fuel pump (long story), spare 3/8" fuel line, box of fuses, a couple of spare relays, wire strippers, crimper, a couple of 10'...
  10. 64Trvlr

    When do you replace a spare?

    If you have a posi, locker or other traction aid in your differential make sure your spare is the same size as the rest of the tires. Close doesn't count here as the different sizes are also different tire speeds. The differential will try hard to correct the tire speed on the tire spinning...
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    Battery Jumpers.

    While these are good and usually work when you need them, I would also keep a set of jumper cables for those times when the jump box doesn't work or is dead.
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    Tire Chains Newb...

    Ideally having 2 sets of chains is the best. If you only have 1 set chain the front up so you'll have steering, braking and traction. Quality chains are expensive so if you're going to buy chains buy "V" block chains, they will last 5-10 times longer than cheap chains or cables. Also buy twice...
  13. 64Trvlr

    Switch panel - done!

    That's some very nice work!
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    Recommendations on exterior lighting wiring

    Have you checked out the wiring supplies that DelCity has on their web site? https://www.delcity.net/store/Wire-&-Cable/ I've been buying their stuff for about 15 years now and have no complaints with their products and service.
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    What's your MPG (fuel economy) on the road.

    I drove my Willys Traveler (EX Border Patrol) from the Port of entry in Naco, AZ/Mexico to the Port of entry at Sweet Grass MT/Coutts, AB, CA and back. On the freeways I averaged 70-75 MPH on secondary roads 60-70 MPH. It was a great trip and I enjoyed the drive and people I met. All in all it...
  16. 64Trvlr

    Rig Lighting

    In addition to my sealed beam Sylvania Silverstar headlights I have 2 Per-Lux 250,000 cp spot lights facing forward for long distance lighting, 2 Per-Lux 35,000 cp flood lights pointing 30* off to the side for road sides and seeing eyes of animals. In the rear I have 2 old school 6" incandescent...
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    Contentment

    I agree with MMc the best thing to do is get out and enjoy the world or at least your part of it. I see a lot of people waiting for the "right" or "trendy" things to show up so they'll fit in with their friends before they leave the driveway. I'm still using a used Coleman stove I bought in the...
  18. 64Trvlr

    Jeep Owners Represent!

    Yup, a few years ago I had a guy in a Wrangler walk up to me in a parking lot and tell me he would have waved except that he didn't wave at Toyotas. I was driving my Willys. :sunglasses: I grew up driving flat fender Willys and Willys pick ups and we all waved at each other back then. Over the...
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    Camp entertainment

    I always have at least one Labrador, several decks of cards, a couple of books, a cribbage board, a Uno deck, a small AM/FM/ Shortwave radio and a Ham radio in my rig. If I'm goin to be out with a group I'll bring horseshoes and stakes. I like to just sit and listen to the sounds outdoors and...
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    Have it done or do it myself: oil change?

    I've always changed my own oil. When I'm under my vehicle, I check it over looking for damage, dents, loose/missing things, check the exhaust, all 4 tires AND the spare, check the transmission fluid, transfer case fluid, fluid in the front and rear axles and hit all the zerks with my grease gun...