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    Radiator Conundrum

    I did keep my original, which had a few leaks, intending to one day have it rebuilt. It is low on the priority list since the replacement works...
    Post by: NC73CJ5, Oct 13, 2023 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Radiator Conundrum

    I got an aluminum 3 core from local NAPA a couple years ago. Fits fine, works great.
    Post by: NC73CJ5, Oct 7, 2023 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Shoulder Seat Belts

    After my wife got T-boned in her Honda CRV, it really got me thinking about seat belts in the 73 CJ5. I was about to start refurbishing the...
    Thread by: NC73CJ5, Feb 18, 2023, 14 replies, in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Hard Shifting

    944DFD5D-52A1-4DE8-82F2-623F7D0C44D1 by NC73CJ5 posted Aug 9, 2022 at 6:54 AM Update: I fabricated the new linkage with the heim ball joints....
    Post by: NC73CJ5, Aug 9, 2022 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Hard Shifting

    Fortunately, the rod came off in my hand while I was turning the adjustment nut. Upon further examination, I see the previous owner did a similar...
    Post by: NC73CJ5, Jul 21, 2022 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Hard Shifting

    update: I finally got around to tinkering with the clutch, and discovered good news and bad news. It appears that the previous owner recently...
    Post by: NC73CJ5, Jul 21, 2022 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Hard Shifting

    I think it is partially releasing. If it’s running and in gear with the clutch depressed, it’s not moving, and it engages normally. It’s...
    Post by: NC73CJ5, Jun 23, 2022 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Hard Shifting

    It’s not “fixed”, I’ve just isolated the problem. I haven’t dug into it yet to figure out why the clutch isn’t releasing. I will likely recruit...
    Post by: NC73CJ5, Jun 23, 2022 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Hard Shifting

    Yep, that did it. Clutch not releasing. Thanks!
    Post by: NC73CJ5, Jun 23, 2022 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Hard Shifting

    I’m not sure how to describe the clutch action as anything other than “normal”, and the same as it has been since I started driving it. When...
    Post by: NC73CJ5, Jun 23, 2022 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Hard Shifting

    1973 CJ5, 3-speed, 258. I’ve had the Jeep a couple of years, and have been doing little projects as I go, but I think it sat a while at some...
    Thread by: NC73CJ5, Jun 23, 2022, 21 replies, in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Galvanized Tailgate?

    A little deeper dive into the web sand I found this website that states that AMC did in fact produce some galvanized tailgates. And I have found...
    Post by: NC73CJ5, May 22, 2022 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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