Good news to report, but as usual not exactly what I expected. The distributor was out of sequence or just 1 tooth off. We rotated it a tooth...
Very interesting suggestion regarding the 180' out. I had a bad backfire situation on the right side, which we diagnosed as a bad valve spring....
Ballast resistor bypassed.
I've converted my V6 to HEI and have worked the intitial bugs out. All new cap, module, wires etc. Engine is totally stock and original otherwise....
Tucson, If you are in "Tucson" there is a tremendous local source of Early CJ and Willys parts right in your backyard. Check out Willys...
The Bestop instructions include a windshield frame to body tub measurement that is important in two aspects. The top will never be tight enough...
I think I'm good on vacuum leaks, but it's alway worth another look. Dwell angle is as close as you can ever get a Prestolite setup.
Thanks for the input. Is there any other straightforward carb replacement, or should I keep working with the Rochester? I'm having trouble...
Has anybody used one successfully? I never saw a kit for the Dauntless listed, is there an adaptor available? On another subject, does the...
Probably, 1955-1975 CJ5 Tops are basically the same
Just curious, What was the issue with Pacesetter. Fit ? Thanks
One side could be toe'd in worse than the other. It could have been effected when the springs were replaced. Another possibility is that tire...
My comments apply only to the "original" Hi-Lift Jack. Made in the USA. There are other imported versions that look similar. Mike
Rapid edge wear is usually a toe-in problem. This is a simple adjustment for any alignment shop.
Here is a little information that may be helpful. Both models of the jack use a cast steel center post and have the same lifting capacity. You...
Go to www.bestop.com. Use the search feature for "51405". It will take you to a .pdf of the instruction set for an E5 soft top. The...
There would be little gain using 16" wheels. In addition to shortening the sidewall (great for on-road handling, but not so much for off roading)...
Misty, There is no practical way to make a CJ7 top fit a 5. The CJ7 is about a foot longer in the body tub. There was an outfit making...
Those are definately "home built" specials. The front 2 are some sort of ag/industrial center and the rears look like old Ford Pickup, probably...
Re: VIN Numbers Just too add another from a newbie. (To the site) Have owned my 70, Dauntless since 1977. 66K real miles. Still pretty stock...
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