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    seized motor

    I have the 304 in my '77 '7. Althought it sure sounds great through the pipes, in reality it is a gutless wonder stone stock. When I punch it to get on the freeway it winds out alot and makes lots of noise but kinda limps out into traffis. And all this for 11mpg. My '87 E150 CamperVan had the...
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    Cut Soft Top

    The thief was just shopping.... I may have an idea for you. Easter '03 we towed our old CJ7 down to Death Valley. Springtime is quite windy in the desert. I had the full softop on as I always do on our springtime tow to the desert. I don't know how, but somehow the top came loose started...
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    Any advice for buying a replacement soft top

    The 95 soft top was manufactured for Jeep by the BESTOP corp. goto : http://www.bestop.com/ There you will find a selection of tops. You want to buy a factory replacemant to be able to use the frame which came with it. The traditional Replace-a-top (RAT) is the most economical way to replace...
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    Stupid Move While Installing Tuffy Expandable Storage Box

    Yep, Just like my daddy always told me... If you ain't making mistakes, you ain't trying !!!!
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    New radiator or fan to help cooling?

    My 304 runs about 195 with a 180 thermostat. On a hot day working a hard trail going slow stepping over rocks & such it'll get up to 200 205 210. I put twin 12" fans on it and it doesen't seem to help. Oh, I have a stock radiator. A 4 row might help. A flex fan might help, but hard mount it...
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    Low Oil Pressure?

    There is no way of knowing fer sure. 1979 was a lotta years ago so engine wear is not out of the question. FIRST> perform a LOF. doesn't your Jeep req 10W40? I think 10W30 has only been req just the last few years. There should be a sticker under the hood. SECOND>connect a mechanical oil...
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    Flat towing a CJ

    OK Y'all, I have a '77 CJ7 with Qaudratrac. I converted the QT to parttime some years ago. I put my automatic tranz in PARK & the QT in NUETRAL. Release the parking brake & turn the ignition key to ON, then, turn it back 1 notch so as to leave the steering wheel unlocked. Unloack the front...
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    Best spot for Hi-Lift

    Factory service manual for 1980 cj7 **SOLD** Well, I went to a welding shop and had the sparkman weld me a couple of cradles to the front bumper where I carry mine across the winch. They look sorta like a couple of Y's side by side. 4WPW sells 2 brackets made by hi-lift and you can mount...
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    CJ7 Trans/transfer case

    Yes, Check the rear hubs. They are seperate from the rear axles and are pressed on (sorta) The idea Jeep enginners had was that under super stress, the Jeep would spin the axle in the hub saving you the axle/differential. It is a pain when it does spin, but you'll thank those bhoyz at Jeep...
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    Cheap YJ

    If it is an '87 with I-6 it is the AMC 258 six with the HORRIBLE carb (carter ?) the one no one could keep in tune and hard to pass emmisions testing. Make plans to junk the I-6 as soon as possible. I like the drive train in the current Tj models. it is the same as the last years of the...
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    Pro Comp X Terrain???

    The Mud Terrains have much larger lugs designed specifically for mud. The Xterrains are designed as an all around all terrain tire with very good street manners. So, If you thing you'll be spending alot of time in the muck, the mud terrains are for you. If you'll spend more time on the...
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    Losing Oil Pressure Really bad

    Most people don't realize it, but the oil filter had a bvypass valve built into the filter. This may be malfunctioning. OR the oil pump had a hi pressure relief valve, this too may be malfunctioning. When you start it cold, the oil is thick, as it warms the oil thins and the psi drops. This is...
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    My Jeep Blew up! More and more problems...

    strange problem Pezzo33, This is not a bad thing. This is an opourtunity! The 258 was junk. I believe the primary reason AMC has left this planet is due in large part to the 258. Run, do not walk to your nearest wrecking yard and aquire a GM350 Rebuild it strong, rebuilt it well. Add...
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    BFG M/Ts or Wrangler MT/Rs

    31, 32 or 33 inch tire for spare When you are ready, Go to you're local Wal-Mart and talk to the auto dept manager. He can order you 32X11.50X15 MT/R's for $158.00 ea I got mine in 2 days. Nobody could touch his price. !
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    aluminum dana 44?

    Sure the FORD 9" is a bitchin axle but let me share with you some advice I got some years ago from Art Archer, Owner of Archer Brothers Jeep here in Hayward. Art said the trouble with custom Fab'd axles is that when you are W A Y back on a trail some miles off the blacktop and the dang thing...
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    steering wheel squeak

    re I had a '98 Cherokee. After I removed the gauge cluster to fix the @#$%^&*(*&^%%$$# BUZZER I put it all back together but the rubber trim surrounding the steering column got doubled up and I didn't see it until I had the last screw back in. I never did fix that rubber and whenever it was...
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    Newb question about Tj's

    Consumers Products tested the 2002 or was it the 2003 Wrangler SE They concluded the I-4 with automatic is SOOOOOOO underpowered it might in fact be DANGEROUS !!!! They were talking about having to mount a steep uphill freeway ramp they said you would hit the slow lane doing about 30-35mph...
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    CJ wiring harness

    Joe, If youre wiring is really really really bad and of course you love your truck maybe a new harness is the answer. Oh sure you can make up your own new wiring harness but you wont be able to get the correct connectors and you'll be forced to clip off the old and reuse them and well the...
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    poor gas mileage 258 fuel injection MOPAR

    SPARE TIRE SNOWBOARD RACK Sounds like you both are suffering from >vacuum leaks >timing off
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    how to tell the difference?

    Drive your Jeep. Look in the rearview as you punch it. Do you see smoke ? Yes = piston rings Downshift and let off the throttle. During hard deceleration do you see smoke ? Yes = Valve seals. If you see smoke during both tests ? Yes = Both Valve seals & piston rings are worn.
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