So I finally got some free time to trouble shoot. First, I added a 2 gauge ground cable from the alternator to the engine block which cured all...
I just installed a new fuel pressure regulator from www.kaiserwillys.com and set it to 1.5 psi. I need to verify that the thermostat opens. How...
I am leaning towards a bad mixture as I have no idea how to properly tune the Solex. The fan belt is not loose. I will take a look at the radiator...
Thermostat was installed correctly. It did smell hot. I noticed the smell before I looked down at the gauge and saw it was overheating. Yes I let...
Also, I did not remove the thermostat. That was a recommendation I got from a mechanic friend.
Thanks for all the thoughts. The Jeep has a F4-134 engine, T-90 and spicer 18. All were professionally rebuilt. I just put on a new solex carb and...
So I just got the old CJ5 up and running after about 4 years of restoration work and took it for a short test drive around the neighborhood, which...
I am looking for a way to mount my spare tire onto my '58 CJ5. I do not want to mount it on the side. It seems it will get hung up on the trail...
I disassembled the Solex out of total frustration and found a plastic plug that was preventing fuel from getting into the bowl. I have no idea why...
Ok thanks. Was hoping it was not something major with the transmission.
My t90 was recently professionally rebuilt. I test drove the jeep yesterday after finally getting it running and the transmission grinds when...
I cannot even get the Engine to start with the Solex carb. I removed a semi functional carter YF and the engine ran. With the Solex, it does...
I gave up and wired up a button on the dash for the horn so the jeep would pass inspection.
Thanks for the info. I do not have power steering and I just replaced the entire clutch and I am happy with its function so I will keep it stock...
I have 4 wheel disc brakes. I don't have a booster or master cylinder yet. I am looking for a setup that will fit. There is not a whole lot of...
I am installing a hanging brake pedal with booster in my '58 CJ5. Where do I connect the vacuum line from the booster on the Fhead? I have read...
Ok. I saw they went with a new style kit. Thanks. I will check with Herm.
It is a '58 CJ5. I got the kit from www.kaiserwillys.com . The bracket mounts the behind the cylinder and and attaches to the inside of the frame....
I think I shortened the rod too much and now that the master cylinder is not under pressure, the rod cannot depress the cylinder enough. I'm not...
I installed a disc brake kit on my Dana 27. No issues there. I tried to install the dual reservoir frame mounted master cylinder and have...
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