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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
Directional flasher ground
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kjandb »
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:06 pm
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I'm having intermittent issues with my turn signals not working all the time. They seem to work fine when parked (but not always), and tend to fail...
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On my 76 J10 the rear lights.. parking. Brake.. flasher and side front flashers.. all rely on the body to ground them.
Well the front side flashers...
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Last post by candymancan
Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:46 pm
Rear End Rub/Rub/Rub noise when Turning
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CBJoe »
Fri Apr 08, 2022 5:59 pm
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I hate asking this question...because I know its been covered a lot, but I want to be sure I'm not missing any steps while troubleshooting and...
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Joe, did you ever get a resolution to your popping noise when turning? I watched your video, my truck is doing the same exact thing.
Thanks,
Jeff...
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Last post by Horsman
Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:20 pm
Timing cover installation - in-car. Tips?
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AtlantaDan »
Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:40 am
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My old timing cover is leaking at the plug on top of the oil pump housing, so I bought a new kit from Bulltear. Also going to install a DUI...
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@stuka Where did you source the blue seal? All I am finding online are the three piece cork ones. Even Summit only shows the corks. Thanks!
Ah, I...
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Last post by Stuka
Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:18 pm
Transmission problems after service
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altayd9 »
Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:28 pm
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Still working on getting an 85 Grand Wagoneer running after sitting for 20 years. I recently got all the fluids serviced including the transmission...
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Ok....so guessing you have the 727 auto.....as you did not specify?
Sharing some of my own experience for you, after getting my '84 GW w/727...
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Last post by devildog80
Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:17 am
J20 Transmission questions?
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Werndogz »
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:41 pm
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It may be a dumb question but what manual transmission is in a 1979 J20? Also my truck will only go into gear if I turn off the engine, anyone have...
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So you really did not actually diagnose the problem, to know exactly what you need? This can get very pricey just throwing parts at it. Is another...
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Last post by devildog80
Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:37 pm
84 J10 Fuel tank vent
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jjpeters4 »
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:17 am
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I dropped the tank for a cleaning, and a new fuel sending unit, while I'm at it I'm going to address the fuel lines, and the fuel tank vent, the vent...
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the amount of fuel evaporation loss thru the vent line is so nominal , and the vent canister was a government EPA sham , think about it, where did...
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Last post by Srdayflyer
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:05 pm
J10 seems to be getting much hotter with a new water pump
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candymancan »
Sat Mar 30, 2024 3:47 pm
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So the kriginal iron pump went out. And i replac3d it with a GMB aluminum pump. Same pump i put on my 90. No issues installing it besides a couple...
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That does sound like the clutch fan, in you're case could be the issue, as mine does work as designed. Slow when cold, fast when hot, but my old...
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Last post by devildog80
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:08 am
OEM Style bench seat cover
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Swamp Monster »
Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:13 am
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Does anybody make OEM style seat covers for a 1972 J4700 ? I see all kinds for the vintage Chevy and Fords but not much for the J-Series,Thanks.Mark
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THAT is a super nice seat cover
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Last post by devildog80
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:20 pm
Stock front and rear spring
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Kartboy1234 »
Wed Apr 10, 2024 4:42 pm
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Hey everyone, I have a 1990 Grand Wagoneer. Got it in December, installed a Howell EFI kit and got it smogged recently. I am now looking at springs...
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Looking online, apparently Stanley was a division of Dayton. The current Stanley Spring company does not make automotive leaf springs, as far as I...
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Last post by Kartboy1234
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:21 pm
A/C compressor always has 12v at clutch
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AtlantaDan »
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:13 am
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My 89 GW has a weird / annoying issue with the ac. The clutch is always engaged, even when the ac is off. If the key is on, the clutch is on. I've...
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@seventy-nine The compressor is a York and it's stock. I did not change it over, and the old lady I purchased the car from bought it new and while...
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Last post by seventynine
Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:07 pm
Rear quarter replacement - BJ's panels?
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AtlantaDan »
Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:33 am
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Finally digging in to the bodywork on my 89 GW and I'm going to start with the rear quarters. The p/s has a crappy patch near the lower edge of the...
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Did you search online for this part? TGW also has panels
Looking at BJ's site, I think it's clear that their panel only extends past the lower...
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Last post by tgreese
Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:22 am
Front rear seat belt install
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Laredo Matt »
Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:04 pm
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Ok, feel a bit dumb having to ask but does anyone have a picture of how the installed front and rear seat belts look?
I took a bunch of pictures...
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sorry guys, may have jumped the gun. I usually search the forum before asking questions but in my haste, skipped that step.
Turns out there are...
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Last post by Laredo Matt
Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:13 pm
Truck Bed Rust Proofing
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tgreese »
Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:49 pm
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This seems like an easy/obvious thing in retrospect; maybe someone will be interested.
Long ago I noticed that my J10 had these plastic plugs in...
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My 76 bed has these all over.. theyre on my sill plates too and the doors. Figired this was factory
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Last post by candymancan
Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:37 am
So im guessing this isnt normal lol
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candymancan »
Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:44 pm
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So tge last couple days ive been hearing a banging noise under the drivers side... checking checking i couldnt find anything.
Until i grabbed the u...
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Read.... took me a while to get it... , too late... yes park it... Remove wheel and inspect bearing retainer
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Last post by letank
Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:26 pm
Woodgrain Vinyl
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tstanton87@gmail.com »
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:42 pm
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I really want to change the vinyl wood grain on the exterior of my 90 GW. My issue is the woodgrain trim. It's in great shape and from what I've...
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Time consuming for sure but not too hard.
I used a sharp scraper and worked it from above and below the trim, working across the entire run. It left...
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Last post by SlowGear
Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:19 pm
Ignition Woes
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Corbett »
Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:24 pm
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Looking for some input. Or a decent shop in the Seattle metro area. Apologies for the wall of text as a first post...
Background-1988 Grand...
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I'm also aware the mechanic is wrong-re vacuum advance. He was also nice enough to charge a significant sum of money for his wrong answer, that...
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Last post by Corbett
Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:14 pm
1983 vacuum lines
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daryl2cb »
Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:30 pm
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So I have been working on my new purchase of a wagoneer limited 1983. I have a build thread out there and will be updating progress. On to my...
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Do you still have an air pump / air injection / smog pump ( Air Guard )? That has an exhaust emission backfire valve that needs a manifold vacuum...
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Last post by tgreese
Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:45 am
1983 vacuum lines
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daryl2cb »
Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:28 pm
So I have been working on my new purchase of a wagoneer limited 1983. I have a build thread out there and will be updating progress. On to my...
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Last post by daryl2cb
Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:28 pm
Radiator cowl effectiveness?
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Stoney »
Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:44 pm
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79 J-10 with AMC 360 V8
I'm having some overheating issues lately and I finally got myself a radiator cowl/ fan shroud one dude I showed my talk to...
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I remember all of that now, thanks for the reminder. Next would be ignition timing and timing curves. Need to know initial timing, then what it is at...
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Last post by Yeller
Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:52 pm
Early model truck tailgate hinge
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omegaswitch »
Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:42 am
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I'd like to get the tailgate back on my 66 Gladiator. I have the tailgate and the truck bed, but I'm missing all the parts in-between.
truck bed...
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ok, Thanks for the information tgreese. I'll start looking for a donor vehicle.
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Last post by omegaswitch
Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:20 pm
1969 J-3600 232 coil voltage question
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J20Hunter1 »
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:03 pm
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First question I have, should there be a ballast /resistor block inline with the12volt feed to +side of coil on a 1969 232 .Mine has one and I have...
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Sorry to dwell on this (pun intended), but I must be honest and correct myself.
Thinking about this on the subway yesterday, I realized my above...
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Last post by tgreese
Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:21 am
Will GW power windows swap into my 76 J10 ?
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candymancan »
Sat Mar 30, 2024 7:26 pm
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My passenger window on my 76 J10 is fubar.. the bar on the window is completetly rotten and the glass it held up by the roller thingy touching it...
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the issue will be the latch, there was a change over, but can't remember the year ... The glass size was the thickness which was reduced to lower the...
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Last post by letank
Mon Apr 01, 2024 6:26 pm
Fuel tank replacement options.
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Gnmtl72 »
Sat Mar 30, 2024 7:29 pm
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79 J10 360 Idaho
Truck has a secondary fuel tank in the bed/toolbox, and previous owner said she never used/didn’t work? the main tank. I would...
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A '79 should have a steel tank. The simplest approach would be to remove the original tank and repair/refurbish it. This can include flushing,...
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Last post by tgreese
Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:08 am
Stuck Valve?
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seventynine »
Sun Oct 29, 2023 11:08 pm
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A little background: I have a ‘77 Cherokee Chief, 360 4 barrel, TH-400 with Quadratrack…all factory unmolested stock. It has 40k original miles. It...
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Oh…I’ve abandoned that motor. It’s coming out. I’ll pull the head after to just see what happened.
I pulled a motor out of another Jeep that’s...
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Last post by seventynine
Sat Mar 30, 2024 5:43 pm
FSJ One Ton steering upgrade
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rocklaurence »
Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:53 am
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I'm finalizing my 1 Ton steering upgrade. I've been running the prototype on my J20 and WideTrac Cherokee for a while now to work out the bugs....
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Wow! Everything looks NEW! Your Build is really moving along. Thanks for the Positive Post on the RL One Ton Steering 8-)
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Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:11 pm
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