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I have to replace the fan clutch on my '74 CJ-5 and I have no idea how to do it. From what I have been told it should be a very easy thing to do but I have not been able to find any instructions on exactly how to do it. I have the new part but I don't know what the procedure is to replace the...

Hey!, that's just the kind of thing I was looking for. Thank you very much.

I broke a tail light on my '74 CJ5 the other day so I'm looking to replace it. But I want to make a modification to both of the tail lights. Right now I have the kind of tail lights that bolt on to the back of the Jeep and stick out several inches. A friend's Jeep has tail lights that fit...

I'm getting ready to do the rear brakes on my '74 CJ5, so I'm looking around at what kind of brake shoes are available. From what I have seen there isn't really much choice. When it comes to disc brake pads there are all kinds. You can get metallic, semi-metallic, and a whole lot of other...

I just did the same thing in my '74 CJ5. I have the 304 engine. I bought a Mallory HEI from Summit but it didn't fit right and required the main shaft be drilled so I sent it back and got one from another company. It was a Pro Sport or something like that. It cost a little more than the Mallory...

First, thanks for the help. I now know what I did. By disconnecting the wiring to the ammeter, which I take it was an aftermarket product, I left open a critical circuit in the electrical system. It's true you do learn something new every day. What I learned is that there is a big difference...

Okay, I got a new Autometer voltmeter to replace a very old ammeter in my '74 CJ5. By the way, the jeep was running just fine. So I go through a big hassle trying to disconnect the old ammeter from the dashboard. It had two terminals, one with a + sign. There were two wires connected to it. The...

I'm going to be converting the front drum brakes on my '74 CJ5 to discs shortly. But I'm not sure what size of discs I can put on my jeep. I have some calipers and am looking for some backing plates off a Chevy truck right now. I'd like to put the biggest discs that will fit but haven't any idea...

I have a set of driving lights on my CJ5 that are real old. They work but the relay that was connecting them is shot. The old relay is a 12V 15 amp one with a metal housing and three connectors on it. I have been trying to find something like it but to no avail. Everything I have come across is...

I bought a '74 CJ5 this summer and it came with a set of driving lights on it. They didn't work, of course, but I found out that the lights themselves are okay. What doesn't work is the relay. This thing is an oldie. It's a 12V 15 amp relay with three prongs. I tried both O'Reilly's and Pep Boys...

I just removed an under seat gas tank from my '74 CJ. Now I have a big hole in the body where the gas filler cap used to be. I'm going to have to weld in a new piece of steel to fill the hole. My problem is I don't know exactly what gauge steel the body is made of. I'm guessing it's probably 16...

I have the opposite problem although it's a minor one. It seems that no matter how much gas I put in the tank it never actually gets to the full line. My gauge always shows a full tank a little less than all the way full. I know that all gas gauges are different. But in my experience in most of...

I'm getting ready to replace the steering stabilizer on my '74 CJ5. It's old and the jeep seems to be wandering and jumping around on bumpy roads. I thought I'd ask if anyone has any preferences on brands or has had bad or good luck with any particular kind. I am looking at Rancho, Trailmaster...

I did it! The old wheel is gone for good. Here's how I did it. After a lot of asking around I found a website that showed a number of different ways to remove steering wheels including a home made device made of oak. But I chose to go to Harbor Freight and buy a bearing separator. This tool...

Is that really the way to remove the steering wheel from the older Jeeps, lube the steering column and use force on the wheel? I did try hitting the back of the wheel with a rubber mallet but it wouldn't budge and I didn't want to go caveman on it. One thing I am good at is breaking things. I...

I got a new steering wheel for my '74 CJ5. So I go to take off the old wheel but I can't figure out how to do it. I have a conventional steering wheel puller but there is a problem. I can't find any holes anywhere for the bolts to screw into. I took off the horn button and the shaft nut but...

After talking with a friend with lots of experience with Jeeps I have decided to do everything to fix my seating comfort and access problem. I'm getting a 12" steering wheel. I'm taking out the gas tank under the front seat and I'm putting in some different seats. It's going to take some...

I just bought my first Jeep last weekend, a 1974 CJ-5 in very good condition. I have a problem though. I can barely fit in it the way it is now. My Jeep has a gas tank under the front seat so it sits really high and an old steering wheel, which is 17" in diameter. Between the high seat and the...

I will be looking at a '74 CJ on Saturday. The owner is asking 4,000. for it. It has a new soft top, and tires. It's also got the 304 V-8 with a three speed manual trans. Odometer has 127K on it but the guy says it's been towed quite a bit so actual miles are less. Overall it should be in good...

Thanks for the info. I do have a welder and I already have some seats that might work, now that I think of it. But that still doesn't answer the question why all the new seats I see on for sale all say for 1976 and newer jeeps. Anyone know why none of the seat makers say the old jeeps can use...