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'55 CJ-5 Points screw

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jaustinjml, Jul 10, 2014.

  1. Jul 10, 2014
    Jaustinjml

    Jaustinjml New Member

    Lead Hill, Arkansas
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    Does anyone know where I can buy the little screw that holds the points in distributor for a 55 CJ-5.
    Removed a few months ago, moved into shop, can't find.

    Thanks
     
    Jaustinjml, Jul 10, 2014
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  2. Jul 10, 2014
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Should be an 8-32 or something like that, any good hardware store should have a drawer full of them.
     
    w3srl, Jul 10, 2014
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  3. Jul 11, 2014
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    That's what I was thinking, probably a number 8. Make sure you get a few and put them with your spare points kit. You do have one, right? ;)
     
    Glenn, Jul 11, 2014
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  4. Jul 11, 2014
    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    Any reason an Allen screw couldn't be used there? Seems like that would be a good place for one.
     
    Rondog, Jul 11, 2014
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  5. Jul 12, 2014
    Jaustinjml

    Jaustinjml New Member

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    Thanks for the help. No I don't have a spares kit. But will now. Picked up the jeep at a yard sale last summer and parked it while I've been building a house. Hope to get free time soon to start working on minor mechanical issues.
     
    Jaustinjml, Jul 12, 2014
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  6. Jul 12, 2014
    PeteL

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    Great idea. The screw slots always seem to get buggered.
    Except it's one more special tool you have to carry, and probably wouldn't have out when you need it on the trail
     
    PeteL, Jul 12, 2014
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