Parts Catalog & Technical Service Manuals 1972 CJ5

The '72 Technical Service Manual is available on line, and has been serving me well. Can't thank Thomas enough for making that available.
http://oljeep.com/edge_parts_man.html

He also has the '74 - '76 Parts Catalog (Manual) F-74076 R1 available on the site. I'v been trying to use that, but I'm beginning to wonder how different the '74 to '76 CJ5 was from the '72. And if it would be worthwhile to have the '72 & '73 version F-74073. It's a big cost to order it from Faxonautolit for $95.00 not knowing if it's mostly the same at the '74 version.


My questioning came about as I'm putting the engine together. The illustrations in the parts manual are helping a lot. But the '74 parts catalog illustration for the file line routing shows 2 options. One with a file return line, and one without.

Parts Catalog Illustration - Jeep '74 - '76

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Looking at the hard file lines left behind by the PO. they don't look like ether illustration. Most specifically I have a hard fuel supply line that runs over the top of the engine. I'v been looking at countless pictures of AMC 304's and some look like they might have a file line that runs like mine. None of them have a fuel return line.
I'v also tried to understand how the line running to the back of the block may have originally been a return line. But the bends at both ends look far to smooth for home made - I know the PO very well and one oil he would not bother picking is a proper bender.

My Current Fuel Lines - Top of engine

Fuel feed to filter mid photo bent towards carb. Fuel feed from tank at the back of the block.

My Current Fuel Lines - Fuel pump

Fuel feed line from tank, that crosses the top of the engine is the line with the long 'U' hose going to the bottom of the pump.

Does anyone have a copy of the Parts Catalog f-74073 for the '72 & '73 CJ? And can you have a look and tell me if it illustrates how these lines are suppose to run?

 

On my 74 I followed the one with the return line as the tank was already prepped for it. I believe it also helped cases of vapor-lock...not sure of where I read that.

I've never seen a line running across the block like you have yours. Not sure where to get a copy of the parts catalog for 72.

 

The '72 was first year of production for the intermediate model, and has some medium-significance differences from the '73-74-75s. You can buy the earlier parts book from BJ's http://www.bjsoffroad.com/prod-682.htm - since it's in print, it's probably available elsewhere too.

If that's how you found the lines, I expect that's right for your year.

That's for Wagoneers that I listed abouve. This one is probably right. http://www.amazon.com/1962-1969-1970-JEEPSTER-Parts/dp/B0007L7A4G - The cover lists CJ-5. I'd check with the seller, but it likely covers '72 CJ-5.

 

Checked my paper manual and microfiche and neither the CJ or the Wagoneer show the line routing from the tank. The way yours are run are correct for 72/73 Commando 304 so I see no reason why CJ would be different.

 

@Tim Thanks for the link. Still shying away from the $$$ for a scanned and printed manual. But at some point I may have to bite the bullet.

@Pack Rat - Thanks for the conformation. Strange that they would elect to run a file line across the top of the engine. Seeing as the 304 can get a little warm at times.

Quick update on my overall quest for a parts manual. My original hunt was for F-74073 R3. the best price so far was the link provided by Tim for $77.52. I just ran across another parts manual for '72 cj-5 in the Renegade ID discussion thread. On page 2 is a photo of the Parts Manual F-74072. And that one is on eBay for a scant $17.99 with free shipping (eBay Link) I went ahead and order it - I'll update the thread when it arrives and let everyone know the quality, and if it covers the 1972 CJ-5.

 

Just received my eBay order for F-74072 Parts Catalog Issue Date Sept. 10, 1971. Covering 1967/71 Jeepster, 1972 Commando, 1962/71 Universal, & 1972 CJ-5 CJ-6.
You can search eBay for "Jeep parts manuals CJ Jeepster Commando universal" from seller repairmanuals4u for this manual


I'd like to compare notes to see how valuable this may be to others looking for a parts manual for this time period. In comparison to the F-74073 R3 Parts Manual. As it is much cheeper, and in digital / PDF format from the eBay retailers.

A couple of initial notes. Some of the things I was hoping to find are not included in the illustrations. Such as the file line routing across the engine for the v8 model. But other things that I did not find in the '74 manual on oljeep.com are included.

For instance, a nice illustration and part number for the Renegade stripe for; Renegade I, Renegade II and Renegade models.



If I'm reading the manual correctly it covers my CJ-5 Renegade. The manual indicates it covers CJ-5 model 835, 8305, 8310, 8323, 57048-02, 57548, and 57558. If I read this correctly my VIN is covered as J2F835TH51122. Or have I miss understood?

 

"Renegade" does not show up in the VIN. The 83 indicates a CJ-5, and 5 is an open body.

The model designations that you listed don't make a lot of sense to me. You have a 1972 model 83. Calling it a "835" does not make sense (to me) - I've never seen that designation used before. Is this a description that is printed in the manual, or that the seller provides?

 

I was looking at the inside cover of the manual that calls it a Model No. 835.

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I guess that is derived from the VIN brake down of model 83 body stile 5

And unfortunately your right, no Renegade information is decodable, other then the special order number. But now I know the form # and process for finding out my pain color. Wonder if I should take a trip down to the Jeep dealership and have a little fun with the parts counter?