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    Help on 4.3L in CJ-5 install.

    1040139 I haven't done the conversion, but someone in my 4x4 club has done something simular. He droped a Vortec 4.3L V6 in his CJ-7, along with a R700R4 auto transmission. That thing can wheel! Have you considered replacing the T176 transmission? When I rebuilt my 5, I put in a T-18 with...
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    anyone out there have a small block chevy in there CJ7

    1040140 I too have the M.O.R.E boomproof motor munts, Don't hav ehte 327 though. Just the 264 (258 bored over) Gota say, those motor mounts are SWEET! Anyone having problems with their stock motor mounts continually breaking (has something worng to start with) should consider getting a pair...
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    Please......Some Carb Help

    1040152 SBjeepseter CJ = Civilian Jeep. How much money do you have? That answere will determin how big a motor you'll be able to squeeze into a CJ tub. Chevy 350's fit nicely, LT1's fit nicely, Dodge 360's have been squished in, AMC offered the 390, and 401. (maybe not in that year though)...
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    need some help....

    1040161 My only suggestion for you is to weather proof the speakers!. By the time I thought about it, it was too late for mine. I had Jensen 2-way's (5") in the dash which sounded good, until they got rained on. Just didn't sound right after that. (this was 15yrs ago now) I always wanted to...
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    Opinions on this 80 CJ-5 for sale please?!

    1040534 Compared to my 82' CJ-5 that thing looks like it just rolled off the factory line! Sorry I haven't replied sooner, been busy with a new Dodge diesel! (and working nights) Having owned my CJ-5 since 1982, there's not much I havn't done to it over the yrs. My only regret is that it is...
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    Jeep Parts Needed

    1040535 Specialty Jeep's also has everything for the stock jeep. (650)592-2130 If the places yu called for seats were "back ordered" chances are not to many places will have the seats your lookin for, (common supplier?) Good luck... [addsig]
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    How fast will a CJ with a 258 go.

    1040536 Heck, my 82' CJ-5 with T-18, 4:10's, 33's, Mopar multi-port kit goes faster that. Not much faster though! 62 -64MPH is all I can get out of her. Gearing is the reason in my case. Are you positive the gears are what you mantioned? When I had her stock (3:31's with 31's) I could get...
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    4x4 Disc on front axel

    1040537 A little late, perhaps. What ? Are you speaking of, the brake line's? The fittings on the brake lines? I'm guessing you have YJ (from your avatir) Answer? No! the brake line's (hose) should not be tight. There should be some slack for articulation! if, the lines are taught, you...
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    Smog equipment help needed

    1040538 A little late, I know. Congrats on your purchase. What state are you in? I'm sure your smog requirements are just a little different than mine out here in CA. Typically, an EGR valve, Does the exhaust manifold have air tubes attached to each cylinder? Thats where the smog pump...
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    the jeep wave

    1040594 For the longest time, I didn't wave at anything but the CJ series, And I would always get waves from other CJ's.(alway's! This was shortly after the new body style came out ( the YJ's) To us (CJ owners) at the time, these wern't real jeeps. I've since long grown out of that thinking...
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    want to swap out my transmissiom, which to get, where to get

    1040916 Well, I can think of 2 possibilitie. They are, the T5 (5 sp) and the NV4500 also a 5sp. The NV4500 is a monster though, will require a new bell housing, and new drive lines. The T5 came stock in the 6cyl CJ7's. I don't know about it being a direct bolt up though. If you have a...
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    A Newbie Trying to Get wet

    1040917 I'm not so sure your TJ's interior was designed for the weather. Unlike my 82' CJ-5, rain, mud, sun, birds couldn't hurt it's interior. I removed the carpets long ago, keep the floor board drain holes open, heck, I wash it out with a hose! But, it's not my daily driver either. Only...
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    Wanna be?

    1040918 First off, let me say that I'm not defending zukis. But, I have seen some set up zukis do some crazy s&^%! Stuff I wouldn't have tried in my set up CJ-5. Thier only problem is no HP and no space! With the short wheelbase, they can actually get around /over things that some jeeps...
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    Dana 300 Question?

    1041114 The thing mentioned in the previous reply is a adapter plate that allows the Dana 300 to be rotated up, allowing more clearance under the "bulge". The output is centered, the front driveline is not. It is off to the right (passenger side) Good luck with your build-up! [addsig]
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    overheating

    1041115 Think about this. What is causing the hose to swell? If the water pump is working, you'll be able to see coolant move in the top tank. You'll want to check this with a cold motor! NEVER REMOVE THE CAP WHILE THE MOTOR IS HOT! With a cold motor (cold coolant) you can run the motor...
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    cj 5 fuel pump

    1041116 He needs to get away from the "kragen" auto remanufactured pumps! In my young & dumb days I went cheap. I went through fuel pumps fairly often, then but they were remanufactured pumps! Is he absoulty sure the pump is the problem? How is he testing it? A good check is to...
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    What to do...

    1041279 I've had my CJ-5 now for 20yrs (come jan 03) bought it basically new (from an insurance company. It was stolen from the orignal owner, and found/recovered, after the claim was paid.) It work's fine still! Although, if I were to "do it all over again" I'd go with the CJ-7. If...
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    winch or high lift jack?

    1041873 Well, had a big write up going but lost it Go with the winch first, then the hi-lift. I think you'll use the winch much more than the hi-lift. (unless you blow beads often!) [addsig]
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    258 air cleaner help!!

    1041874 Getting the Mopar kit, does away with all that crap! The mopar kit is modeled after the 94' wrangler motor. It supplies all necessary (needed) vac hoses, and a K&N air filter! Otherwise, yes the hoses are needed. They supply vacuum to certain acutators here & there on the block...
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    transmission suggestions

    1041875 If you have a CJ-7 you can install a 5sp, (enough room) not sure about direct bolt up's though with it. If you require a real low first gear then think about the T-18 (6.4:1) or the SM435 both 4sp's. The SM435 has a first closley matching the T18's (the SM 420 has a 7:1 first!) There's...
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