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Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Blue73, May 9, 2005.

  1. May 9, 2005
    Blue73

    Blue73 New Member

    Santa Cruz, Ca.
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    Hey everybody,
    After selling my Cherokee and decided to purchase a '73 CJ-5. After a starter and a battery everything seems to run great considering its age. However, i have recently noticed that the clutch pedal and process of shifting gears has been very tempermental and the Jeep likes to hop a lot, like when the clutch is let out too fast or something like that. Is this normal for a Jeep of this year? Is this something that i will eventually have to get used to or is there an adjustment or replacement i can make?

    Thanks :?
     
    Blue73, May 9, 2005
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  2. May 9, 2005
    73cj5

    73cj5 Member

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    Mine is just like that. Make sure the transmission torque arm is in good shape. It makes it fun to watch other people drive it too. :D
     
    73cj5, May 9, 2005
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  3. May 10, 2005
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Probably worn clutch linkage components. New replacements are available, as are other linkage options.
     
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  4. May 10, 2005
    mikibenz

    mikibenz New Member

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    Don't underestimate having the clutch adjusted for your leg length and shifting style. It is easily done and if you set it right it will practically drive itself. I like mine to grab closer to the floor myself, because I have long legs.

    Also, adhere to the shift pattern. If you try to go from 1st to 2nd gear diagonally (assuming it is a 3 spd) you will probably run into fussiness from the Jeep. Make sure you are going up and over and up like the pattern is laid out. I hope this makes sense for you.
     
    mikibenz, May 10, 2005
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  5. May 11, 2005
    Blue73

    Blue73 New Member

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    Hey, thanks guys i will try these suggestions and mikibenz thank you for pointing out to me the diagonal motion, i think i have been doing that without realizing, up-over-up from now on.
     
    Blue73, May 11, 2005
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  6. Jun 1, 2005
    mikibenz

    mikibenz New Member

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    Yup, it is easy to do. I was doing the same thing until my Dad pointed it out to me. Easy to overlook but I found it does make a difference. ;)
     
    mikibenz, Jun 1, 2005
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  7. Jun 1, 2005
    timgr

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    Yeah, the Borg-Warner 3-speeds do not like to be shifted fast. I always have to remind myself of the wide gate when I drive the truck, otherwise I clip reverse.

    Also, you don't need to wind it out. Low speed shifts are fine - almost any speed rolling forward can go into 2nd, and you can shift into 3rd at about 20 mph, maybe slower. You're hardly ever in 1st - almost always only from a standing start. After a while, you learn to match the shift speeds to the gear change, and you can shift into the next gear without a clutch (almost).


    hth
     
    timgr, Jun 1, 2005
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