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Ouray 2023
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:36 am
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**2023 FSJ Ouray Invasion Dates**
Copied from Aubreyanna's post on the FB page
July 17th - July 23rd
Our KOA contact, Ilka has been kind...
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Thanks yall, the road rash is all healed up but the cuts and deep gouge are still healing. I will definitely have some gnarly scars on my left arm,...
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Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:27 pm
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Stuka »
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:34 pm
Topics that do not fall under this area as described will be moved or deleted. Which ever is more appropriate.
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Last post by Stuka
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:34 pm
Timing mark question and rotating cam separate from crank
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yz400e »
Sun Aug 14, 2016 5:14 pm
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Hi,
Probably a basic question but the other threads don't answer the situation I am in so I am hoping for some confirmation.
If needed I can...
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Thanks for the advice.
My plans to leave Friday have changed so I can slow down a bit and do it right. Been dealing with banking issues all day so...
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Last post by yz400e
Tue Aug 16, 2016 12:30 pm
So...AMC TH400 leaking.
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ClovisMan »
Mon Aug 15, 2016 2:43 pm
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My new to me 1978 Cherokee Chief has bad leak on the driver's side. Its not the pan gasket. Its higher up. Looks like it coming from the area of the...
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On an unrelated note. The quadratrac is in e-drive and the front shaft is removed. I works just fine in 2wd, but I would like to have the 4x4...
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Last post by ClovisMan
Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:37 am
Oil loss on amc360
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candymancan »
Mon Aug 08, 2016 5:44 pm
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Now that i have had my gw for 4 months and i drive it i can see how much oil its loosing. Ive only driven 1600 miles in the last 3-4 months. Had to...
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I don't see any AMC stuff in their catalog.
Hmmm well I was sure he had some. Let me look and see if I have something else that shows it
Sent...
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Last post by KJ Ryu
Mon Aug 15, 2016 11:30 am
Front bumper mounting points
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Docj10 »
Sun Aug 14, 2016 8:08 pm
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This has been asked before on other forums, but I have not read anything that gives a straight forward answer. Can someone please explain how a stock...
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So this is what's meant by the three piece bumper? I had a feeling it wasn't too straight forward. I don't have a great welding setup right now, but...
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Last post by Docj10
Mon Aug 15, 2016 10:14 am
Stubborn tailgate latch 1987 GW
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KentuckyBuck »
Sun Aug 14, 2016 4:07 am
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I am looking for help in getting my tailgate open. The driver's side latch seems to be seized up. I have accessed it from the inside. I am not sure...
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Hi Shagwagon. The latch mechanism was pretty dry and crusty before I sprayed on the PB. I tap tap tap and yank yank pound then spray on some more PB....
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Last post by KentuckyBuck
Sun Aug 14, 2016 4:35 pm
Door actuator triggers but wont open
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mpatch »
Sat May 10, 2014 7:44 pm
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Replaced a small spring inside the door, so now the key works well to lock and unlock the door but the actuator no longer locks and unlocks. It will...
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Iceman did you ever figure this out?
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Last post by wewillsurvive
Sat Aug 13, 2016 7:39 pm
longer wheel studs
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jjbuettner »
Sat Jul 30, 2016 8:41 pm
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SO i dont know if anybody has ran in to this problem. i bought mickey thompson wheels, FYI theyre made in china, my wheel studs were too short for...
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The wheels are most likely intended for newer metric 6x5.5 pattern found on late model GM's.
Should be able to find longer studs though.
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Last post by Stuka
Fri Aug 12, 2016 6:36 pm
All power windows slow or no go. problem found.
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KentuckyBuck »
Mon Aug 08, 2016 5:01 pm
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I have recently identified why my 1987 Grand Wagoneer's windows were slow or not operating.
I have been having trouble with all of the windows not...
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I finally replaced my switch after the engine would stay running after I removed the key....
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Last post by GaJeep94YJ
Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:06 pm
New Timing Chain Covers
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440sixpack »
Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:11 pm
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My cover looks good except for a couple holes almost through the water passages. I want to replace it now rather than later.
I see several brands...
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I've had a Bulltear timing cover in mine for 25,000 miles without any problems. Their covers have an extremely good reputation and if it was my...
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Last post by FSJunkie
Thu Aug 11, 2016 12:28 pm
tailgate widow questions
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tara »
Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:09 am
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hi guys,
the window closes very slowly and cannot reach the top, i have look closely at the channel and it is okay the window slides correctly...
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thanks a lot for sharing this knowledge, i will try this asap
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Last post by tara
Wed Aug 10, 2016 1:09 am
oil pan leak
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comet the dog »
Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:37 pm
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So I got it all back together, and now the oil pan leaks in back. Guess I'm taking the pan off again. :x
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Lol my fsj leaks like the exxon valdez... the power steering gear box leaks so i put a oil pan under it. And the transmission shift lever leaks so...
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Last post by comet the dog
Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:11 pm
A/C fitting question
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Curly »
Mon Aug 08, 2016 7:33 pm
I'm all but done with the a/c repair on my 77 Cherokee. Today I went to install the service valves on the new york compressor and ran into a problem....
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Last post by Curly
Mon Aug 08, 2016 7:33 pm
74 J20 360 v8 Ignition
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beartrace »
Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:09 am
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Went to install new points and condenser. Pulled the ignition cap, the rotor and a plastic dish and saw what is in the photo. Never seen this before....
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Always love your input FSJunkie. Keep em rolling.
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Last post by Locked and Loaded
Mon Aug 08, 2016 4:54 am
Changing Dash Pad
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440sixpack »
Sun Aug 07, 2016 9:50 pm
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I want to change the dash pad on my 78 J10 . it looks like the windshield has to come out? is this right?
I'm guessing R&R on the windshield is...
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Yes, the windshield needs to come out.
I've done a few glass R&R's over the years and learned that a few guitar strings (The D string works the best)...
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Last post by Tatsadasayago
Mon Aug 08, 2016 1:02 am
Hood release - I know been beat to death
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Sbpunk »
Sun Aug 07, 2016 1:49 pm
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1989 Grand Wagoneer
Hood release cable is completely detached in the cab. Looking up from under the hood I don't see the engine bay side either....
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Sorry man, just to the left is that latch. Push down on the hood while you push on it with the screwdriver and it pops up.
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Last post by Gumby
Sun Aug 07, 2016 9:39 pm
Cold starting AMC V8 more or less ignition timing?
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AwesomeJ10 »
Wed Aug 03, 2016 6:07 pm
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Generally speaking, does an AMC V8 like more advanced timing or less advanced timing when starting cold?
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The rule is essentially: It takes more time (In crankshaft degrees) for a rich mixture to burn than a lean one.
I believe it's the other way around...
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Last post by Tatsadasayago
Sat Aug 06, 2016 7:17 pm
Chief won't budge.
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savagess2546 »
Fri Jul 08, 2016 3:18 am
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So 1976 Cherokee Chief. TH400. Quadra Trac transfer case with lo-range.
I got it running! Yay. Throw it in gear. No go. Won't budge. It'll roll if I...
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BJs sells paper copies. Seems that all the Jeep specialty retailers have them. IIRC you can buy a PDF on a disk from RockAuto.
The '76 TSM is...
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Last post by tgreese
Sat Aug 06, 2016 7:25 am
Pitman Arms
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440sixpack »
Tue Aug 02, 2016 1:42 pm
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I have two power steering pitman arms and I'm not sure which one is correct for my 78 J10.
One is straight , one has about a 4 drop. my pickup has...
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One point I want to make about drop-pittman arms:
Often the dropped version is simply a stock arm with two bends made by heating the metal. Adding...
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Last post by Tatsadasayago
Thu Aug 04, 2016 3:56 pm
Quadra trac transfer case spring & ball
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ColeTrickle »
Sun Jul 31, 2016 10:26 am
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I'm hoping my friend fulsizjeep sees this as he is who I consider as being Dr. QuadraTrac!
I'm looking for the size of the spring and diameter of...
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I went to a hobby shop and found a spring. I used a steel slingshot ball that is 1/4 .
Wish me luck that it works...or holds!
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Last post by ColeTrickle
Thu Aug 04, 2016 3:01 pm
Temperature gauge
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Driftwood »
Wed Aug 03, 2016 7:53 am
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The Fuel, Temperature, and Oil pressure gauges were not working in my 79. I referred to the 1979 TSM and found the Constant voltage regulator (CVR)...
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And you did not try and fix it? ;) I wonder how the filament is connected to the input voltage... maybe they are twisted together and secured with...
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Last post by tgreese
Wed Aug 03, 2016 9:42 am
Pulled wiper governor now no wipers
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FrozenCajunAK »
Tue Aug 02, 2016 11:47 am
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The intermittent wiper governor box on my 88 GW finally gave up the ghost. I yanked it and connected the two plugs. No I have no wipers and it's the...
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The problem is the motor or the switch, not the timer???
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Last post by SJTD
Tue Aug 02, 2016 9:50 pm
Pulling Transmission
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440sixpack »
Mon Aug 01, 2016 4:57 pm
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I'm going to pull the trans and transfer case from my Cherokee parts rig to go in my J10. it's a TH400 .
I've never pulled a trans with a transfer...
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Definitely remove the transfer case first then the transmission. It is easiest to remove the low range from the quadratrac unit then pull the...
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Last post by Tatsadasayago
Tue Aug 02, 2016 3:45 pm
Idle too fast
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88'Waggy »
Thu Jun 30, 2016 5:22 pm
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I've been plugging vacuum leaks and trying to tune the MC2150 on the waggy but now the idle wont go below about 900. Idle adjust screw is all the way...
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Could a blown power valve (economizer) and gasket leak cause a fast idle? all choke issues are resolved.
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Last post by 88'Waggy
Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:55 pm
NP 229 case with chain slap?
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FrozenCajunAK »
Thu Jul 28, 2016 6:02 pm
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Let's talk transfer cases for a few.
My 1988 GW sports a 229 t case. PO stated he drove it around in 4H all last winter. I put it in 4H and heard a...
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Haven't thought about the spring bushings. I just looked at the motor mounts and trans mounts last night. I'll check the spring bushings out when I...
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Last post by FrozenCajunAK
Sat Jul 30, 2016 12:02 am
I screwed up
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comet the dog »
Thu Jul 28, 2016 5:44 pm
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What size is the harmonic balance bolt? And thread count. I need to tap the end of the crank. I used the bolt to press the balancer on. Apperantly it...
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Well I managed to get it back on. Free tool loan at oriellys. As many of these jeeps I have I might make or buy an installing tool. Thanks guys.
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Last post by comet the dog
Fri Jul 29, 2016 2:56 pm
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