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55 CJ 5 new guy a little help

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Gross, Mar 30, 2006.

  1. Mar 30, 2006
    Gross

    Gross 55 CJ

    Brewer,Maine
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    Hello Folks
    After reading allot of your post, I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what to do before driving for the season.
    Like
    Oil change what Kind of oil to use
    Oil bath air filter what kind of oil and how to clean it
    And anything that you folks can think of.
    Thanks so much
    Sorry for the dumb questions
    Jason
    1955 CJ 5
     
    Gross, Mar 30, 2006
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  2. Mar 30, 2006
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    F-head? (fill in your profile so we know without asking please) 30 weight oil.

    Oil bath? We just discussed this last week. ;) Used oil when you change your engine oil.

    Be sure and change the air in the tires to summer air and check the bearings on the carburetor. :p
     
    sparky, Mar 30, 2006
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    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Blinker fluid... be sure it's fresh... ;)

    Seriously... how long since it was last driven? Since it was started last?
    If just last fall... change your oil, check the coolant and run it!
    Later you can check/replace the points/condensor and plugs.
    Maybe check brake shoes, wheel bearings, diff/tranny/tcase fluid.

    Don't hesitate to ask questions... we might pull your leg a little :D
    but we've all been in your shoes before, so we won't be too hard on you :)
     
    lynn, Mar 30, 2006
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    Chuck

    Chuck Sponsor

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    duke54

    duke54 Member

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    Hi Jason call me anytime for some of your ??? I live up the road a peice in Jackman just pm me for my number,Duke:beer: :beer:
     
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    PeteL

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    When using old Jeeps as daily drivers I always changed points, condenser, rotor, and cap once a year, (in the Fall) and I could always start, even on six volts at 20 below zero. Annual oil change for the engine, check all other fluids, regardless of miles. Dry-gas once in a while.

    Have fun!

    Pete
     
    PeteL, Mar 30, 2006
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