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    Fan Blade Question

    A couple of things. First verify your temps with an IR gauge. I run a 5 blade stock Ford 3/4 ton flex fan with a home built shroud and, at idle,...
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Apr 19, 2024 at 12:15 PM in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Trouble Bleeding Rear Brakes

    Isolate the issue. Use a helper to push on the pedal. Dual MC: Start by loosening the rear brake line at the MC. Push on the pedal. Does the...
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Apr 18, 2024 at 3:59 PM in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    1963 Cj5

    You may want to mount the front tires and spin the steering wheel from lock to lock. I have a feeling they are going to foul the springs and...
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Apr 18, 2024 at 3:11 PM in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    1963 Cj5

    The most expensive upgrade is a free engine. Get a motor that fits the early chassis. You can do a V6 or I4. Both will fit nicely and give a good...
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Apr 12, 2024 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Wheel Bearing Grease Of The Past

    Replace the ball seals Replace the hub seal Replace the locking hub gaskets. Ignore the bad inner axle seals. Continue to fill the differential....
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Apr 9, 2024 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Sbc In Cj2-a

    Well said.
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Apr 8, 2024 in forum: Flat Fender Tech
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    Intake Gasket Advice

    This. Did an 304 intake install a couple of months ago. Had a HELL of a time with the end seals, We used a number of manufactures (3 intake...
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Apr 7, 2024 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Too Cold!

    My first thought is you have a T stat that isn't closing all the way. While cold outside temps will chill the block, the heat generated by the...
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Apr 7, 2024 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Sbc In Cj2-a

    Are you sold on the SBC? A V6, either an older Buick or a 4.3 Chevy fits a lot better.
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Apr 6, 2024 in forum: Flat Fender Tech
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    Procrastination

    Just dump it in and go. Concentration for additives is a bottle per pumpkin. [IMG] They are all pretty much the same. It is designed to help...
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Apr 6, 2024 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Sidepipes

    Important you have them turned out, otherwise you're going to smell the exhaust. The turbo mufflers (actually any real muffler) will keep the...
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Random Nut

    It's an early self locking nut. Shackle bolts, torque struts, body bolts, I may be missing a couple here..........................
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: Flat Fender Tech
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    Front Locker - Steering Issue?

    I think the real question is, Do you need it? Many folks build outside their needs. This can lead to components that don't complement each other...
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Mar 27, 2024 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Re-gearing Axles

    Good point. The usual way to replace the gears is to do a comparison of the old and new pinion depth settings (if the new set is Dana) and make an...
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Mar 27, 2024 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    1972 Cj5 With A 1970 Tub

    You may need to do some clutch work as well. 72 was supposed to be the last year for the clutch cable assembly, but you will want to check. This...
    Post by: jeepdaddy2000, Mar 26, 2024 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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