Tim That sure is a nice looking Jeep. Mine was the same color originally. It's neat to see what it is supposed to look like. Let me know if you...
Thanks, that's interesting. I never would have thought that that could cause damage. Learn something every day.
If the transfer case is in neutral, why would it matter whether the transmission is in gear or not? Wouldn't the movement of the driveline end...
I prefer both an ammeter and a voltmeter, however with a high output alternator it will be much simpler and cheaper to use just a voltmeter. The...
Old Blue, Your diagram has been sent to your E-Mail. Let me know if you have any problems with it. Good luck!
Like someone else above suggested, I think you'd be better off starting fresh with an aftermarket wiring harness. However, if you like, I could...
87 octane is too low for this engine. I think that the factory specs call for at least 89.
Sparky, I used an Omni-Magnum and Jacobs plug wires with my stock points distributor and didn't like it much. I had a problem with the spark...
That definately looks like it has some sort of lift. I'd guess at least three, maybe four inches. It's a little hard to see, are the springs...
Looking at my 74, there's not room behind my bumper for a winch, looks like the steering box would be in the way. My winch is mounted above the...
The eighth digit on your vin will tell you. A or B = 258 with 1 bbl, C = 258 with 2 bbl.
The factory option limited slip differential in 1975 was the Dana Trac-Lok.
Is the vibration at tire speed or driveshaft speed? Should be able to tell if it's tire related or driveshaft related that way. Does it change...
My 1974 FSM lists Standard front=7 rear=5, Optional front=10, rear=10 for the CJ5. How many do you have?
The Carter YF one barrel carb used on Jeeps has a throttle bore size of 1.687, main venturi size of 1.312, CFM of 187.
I've got the paperwork that came with mine. If you send me your E-Mail address, I can scan it and E-Mail it to you.
I could use the seats, if you'd like to get rid of those, too.
Yeah, my alternator looks like the GM one, but the lower mounting ear is narrower, allowing it to fit in the original bracket. You could probably...
From my '74 service manual, here's the connections for the voltage regulator: Black - Voltage Regulator Ground Terminal on Alt. Green -...
J6M83EAXXXXX Is a 1976 Jeep CJ5, J6=1976. M= 4 speed transmission. 83=CJ5. E=GVW of 4150 Lbs. A=258 engine w/one barrel carb. Rest of number...
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