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1968 Cj5 Project

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by jeepstar, Oct 28, 2022.

  1. Oct 30, 2022
    homersdog

    homersdog Tulsa, Ok 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    timsresort

    timsresort Active Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    If you are just going from T86 to T14, clutch will be the same/stock. Partsdude4x4 has kits on sale I just noticed.
    https://stores.partsdude4x4.net/clutch-kit-225-v6/
     
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    Fireball

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    jeepstar

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    https://www.rockauto.com/en/cart/

    What is the difference between this clutch kit and the one from parts dude? Other than $200. The only noticeable thing I see in the description on partsduded4x4 site is that it's a diaphragm style pressure plate for much smoother engagement
     
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    jeepstar

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    Because I don't know the long-term plan with this Jeep I just got the $85 clutch kit from RockAuto. I wasn't even going to change the clutch but I figure if the transmissions already off and everything's there and accessible might as well do it now just in case
     
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    jeepstar

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    Think I'm not getting spark. Electronic distributor maybe is in order?
    Cap looks good, all the green corroded stuff, not so much.
     
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    jeepstar

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    I think I'm fighting 2 things here, a bad battery, and no spark at the coil.
    Battery: starts at 12.3 volts, a few attempts to start it, it's dead. On the charger it goes.
    Coil: I took the coil wire off of the distributor and cranked it over, no spark, even when holding a screwdriver close to it.

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    Stakebed

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    Never substitute an electronic distributor for a no spark condition.
    Points distributors are way easier to diagnose.
     
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    jeepstar

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    I cant get spark at the coil. Tested it, its bad. I'm going to pick up a new coil tomorrow and see if that gets me some Spark.
     
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    jeepstar

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    While waiting for the next day to get a coil, I decided to make use of the unusual warm weather. Turned my outside water back on and fired up my pressure washer.
    I think some buffing compound Resized_20221031_174455.jpeg will make it look really nice
     
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    jeepstar

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    My carb:

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    givemethewillys

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    Just found your thread, subscribed. Hope the new coil gets it fired up. You mentioned "newer" wiring. Have you traced the wires to ensure it was completed correctly?
     
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    jeepstar

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    No, I haven't done anything like that yet. The guy I bought it from seemed pretty honest about everything. I will cover the basic bases before I start digging into anything like that
     
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    homersdog

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    Rochester 2G's are relatively easy to rebuild. Here is a video from Mike's carburetor parts if you have never done it.

     
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    jeepstar

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    I forgot how fast this cheap jeep stuff adds up. 105 bucks for a clutch, 289 bucks for a new battery and coil, 182 bucks for a new starter....I'm going to keep every reciept this go around.

    Wait until I decide to keep it....dui, sniper efi...
     
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    colojeepguy

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    $289 for a battery and coil???
     
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    jeepstar

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    Well, and a little pouch of die electric greas
     
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    dozerjim

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    Wow !
     
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    jeepstar

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    Wow? More like ow!


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    jeepstar

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    Clutch arrived

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