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Ouray 2023
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:36 am
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Ouray
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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
General FSJ Guidelines
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Stuka »
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:31 pm
This area in intended for general conversations about or related to Full Size Jeeps. Topics that do not fall under this will be moved or deleted....
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Last post by Stuka
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:31 pm
Alternator/ A/C brackets differences?
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berettajeep »
Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:13 pm
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Lets begin.
1974 Cherokee 401.
My stock alternator bracket.
Upgrading to a cs-144 alternator, so obviously my stock bracket will not work...
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This should help... :-bd
I just bought that a week or so ago. :D My problem is the mount for the upper part of the alternator.
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Last post by berettajeep
Wed Jul 30, 2014 7:38 am
do I have change my rad
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funkee jeep »
Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:24 pm
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Currently I have a 258 6cyl and I will be putting in a 401 will have to change out my rad to a big block one ? The one I have is 3 wide and 24 across...
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The 6cyl does have a slight angle too it. Its slightly less than the V8, but the mounting ears are canted over.
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Last post by Stuka
Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:46 pm
do I have change my rad
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funkee jeep »
Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:23 pm
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Currently I have a 258 6cyl and I will be putting in a 401 will have to change out my rad to a big block one ? The one I have is 3 wide and 24 across...
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duplicate question!
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Last post by carnuck
Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:37 pm
Fuel filler hose
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Louiseven »
Thu Jul 03, 2014 3:30 pm
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So yesterday I noticed while pumping gas a rapid puddle of fuel dripping from beneath my Jeep. Quick look and the one of the fuel filler hoses is was...
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Agreed. I wasted a bunch of money and time trying to get universal hose to work before BJs had the correct fit molded hose available.
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Last post by RamJetFSJ
Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:59 am
A couple of pics after axle/tire/wheel upgrade
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will e »
Sat Jul 26, 2014 7:23 pm
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I went 'big' with one ton front and rear axles. Added some 37 goodyear MTR's.
They are a little close to the front fenders when turned:
But...
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Looks great, hope to make it out to see it in person again someday.
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Last post by mrtazwrench
Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:14 pm
sway bar = good
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will e »
Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:36 pm
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I got the jeep back today. One of the things I had them do is set up the front sway bar again. Even though it is a little taller WOW what a...
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No sway bars handle ok so long as your springs are stiff.
The early Wagoneers like mine didn't have any sway bars, but each spring is like 200...
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Last post by FSJunkie
Mon Jul 28, 2014 12:46 pm
Just bought 1978 Cherokee SJ - Best place for parts?
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SkiingNinja »
Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:22 am
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Hi, I just acquired a 1978 Cherokee SJ / 360 / 4bbl / 4spd w/ 124K mi. and it definitely needs some wrenching. Where does everyone here like to go...
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Madness indeed...I am so screwed. I could spends thousands in an instant. If I had thousands.
Thanks for the tip on the sale area.
SNS
Welcome to...
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Last post by SkiingNinja
Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:27 am
Second battery
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will e »
Sun Jul 27, 2014 7:43 pm
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I had a second batter tray installed on the driver side.
They did a nice job.
I have the positive hooked up but need to wire up the negative...
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Looks great Mike.
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Last post by rstep
Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:16 am
Pulling one apart
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racerx12003r1 »
Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:06 am
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Hey guys. I hope someo of you can give me a little sugestions here. Im getting ready to start my engine swap and sence this question seems so...
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You have to remove the front bumper first. It looks like it will come off, but it can't!
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Last post by carnuck
Mon Jul 28, 2014 12:11 am
Headliner Panel Source
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Raramuri »
Thu Jul 17, 2014 4:44 pm
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My '76 Wagoneer has no headliner. It doesn't have the headliner base/frame either (just bare metal). I know there are fabric kits for the headliner...
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I found him and emailed. Price was way out of my league. I will have to find a creative solution I guess.
Right now I've got some weight on my...
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Last post by shimniok
Sun Jul 27, 2014 8:09 pm
If its not one thing, it's another...
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Wagonator »
Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:57 pm
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I went into Phoenix today to run an errand and try to locate some R12. After the errand I hopped on craigslist and made call after call before...
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So I finally got the time to adjust the TV cable. I put aside a couple hours to tinker, but it was a 2 minute job. The linkage was too tight so I...
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Last post by Wagonator
Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:43 am
Lotta oil
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rlars7 »
Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:30 am
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Been driving the jeep every other day since the transmission rebuild. I know I am leaking oil from the valve covers, not too bad and I keep an eye on...
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It could have been overfilled at the tranny shop as you was thinking or there is something else. If your fuel pump diaphram gets a hole in it, you...
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Last post by racerx12003r1
Sun Jul 27, 2014 4:55 am
Sneaky leak
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Goony »
Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:40 pm
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My jeep leaks oil when it gets up to operating temperature. The oil pools up on the block next to where the distributor is. I thought it might be my...
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Mine weeped from the base of the oil fill tube
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Last post by carnuck
Sat Jul 26, 2014 8:55 am
Electric Fuel Pump opinions
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kyamcalvert »
Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:44 am
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I run a Weber 32/36 DGEV on my 258.
The day I put it on, all I could find in-town was a crappy Mr. Gasket brand fuel pump. Couple weeks ago it...
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I was thinking Holley, myself...I started out running a cheap-o regulator and it worked fine before it sprung a leak. The only thing that I thought...
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Last post by kyamcalvert
Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:29 pm
Transmission fluid type
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mpatch »
Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:16 pm
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I have an 89 grand wagoneer and was using dex/merc after a transmission fluid change and when checking the fluid level . But when I went to a local...
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Dex 3 is FINE. Dex 4 would probably be OK, but you don't need it. Don't listen to everything the parts store computer tells you. Of course it's going...
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Last post by FSJ Guy
Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:53 pm
I made a new video. This one is Special.
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Dr. Marneaus »
Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:37 pm
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It's worth a watch if you ask me....sorry if it gets a little mushy in the middle....but I'd say it's okay.
My girlfriends parents were in town, and...
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Very Nice vid :) I would love to one day get a pop up like that :)
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Last post by HowardT64
Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:32 pm
A/C clutch
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HowardT64 »
Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:35 pm
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I fond the leak on my AC compressor. It is between the clutch and the housing itself.
Can the clutch be removed and have the seal replaced without...
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i think Ill just go with a new one...less headache.
Thanks guys :)
:-bd
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Last post by HowardT64
Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:01 pm
Back from the shop
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rlars7 »
Tue Jul 22, 2014 6:14 am
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Finally got the Wag back from the shop last night. Fully rebuilt 727, fully rebuilt 229 (except VC, which tested and is working well), and a few odds...
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Don't be fooled by cracked paint, but if it's really cracked replace it. Even if it were cracked for 50,000 miles with no leaks or anything it'd...
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Last post by haminawag
Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:12 pm
Stripped stud hole, need how too.
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44bz »
Sat Jul 19, 2014 7:54 pm
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I needed to replace a stud in the timing cover for my water pump. I installed the water pump and put a but on the new stud. It tightened down but I...
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If you have room for a nut on the inside, you probably have room to run a bolt from inside out. Glue that sucker in and be done!
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Last post by Herk
Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:02 pm
I now understand...
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Jjkage84 »
Thu Jul 17, 2014 4:42 pm
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After working on the floor boards for what seems like forever, and knowing I am doing the best job I can given my abilities and resources, I...
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Thanks guys! I've read about them, but definitely not in a position to buy any of it at this point. I will on my next build though for sure!
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Last post by Jjkage84
Sat Jul 19, 2014 7:28 pm
One thing I've learned; There's never fixing just One thing
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Jjkage84 »
Fri Jun 27, 2014 6:24 pm
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So, over the past few months, life has forced me to jump head first into getting my Wagoneer on the road.
Probably the biggest thing I've learned...
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Finally got the floorboards done! It's been a long time coming!
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Last post by Jjkage84
Sat Jul 19, 2014 7:26 pm
combine oils
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mpatch »
Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:14 pm
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My last oil change put in 10W/30 blend. Because of few minor leaks, I was wondering if I could / should add a high mileage 10W/30 blend or just add...
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Just be sure you're not mixing a synthetic to your petroleum oil.
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Last post by haminawag
Sat Jul 19, 2014 12:55 pm
Mechanical advance problem
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ghcoe »
Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:20 am
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I am working on my 1977 Cherokee 360, 4bbl. I just finished a ford distributor, GM module conversion. I am having a problem with getting the static...
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My last tank fill up showed 12.5 MPG. That is great :D . Since the ignition upgrade and now the mechanical advance spring mod I am now showing a...
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Last post by ghcoe
Sat Jul 19, 2014 12:02 pm
Beat the heat
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Wagonator »
Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:33 pm
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Has anyone ever tried using a solar reflective elastomeric coating on their roof before? I live in AZ and I'm trying to do everything I can to keep...
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Does it have a reflective appearance like a road sign or safety vest or is it just white?
I wonder if it would be less effective if painted. More...
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Last post by Wagonator
Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:17 am
My 'new' rear axle
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will e »
Sun Jul 06, 2014 1:08 pm
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The 14 bolt is pretty beefy compared to the AMC 20 I had. Upgrades include disc breaks, ARB, BF shave kit and cover and a truss. It's a full float....
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Nice Mike. Can't wait to see it in person. SOON!
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:37 pm
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