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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
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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.
1: Topics or posts which are intended...
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Last post by Stuka
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:34 pm
First Post! Rod Cap Stud Stuck in Crankshaft
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monkbonk »
Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:50 pm
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Just got this here 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief with a seized engine. PO claimed that the pistons had seized in their bores (while he was driving it)......
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Doubt it, and it it really worth checking at this point?
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Last post by Mars
Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:10 pm
Missing hood latch?
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thomasb »
Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:21 pm
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My '90 GW seems to be missing one of the hood latches (not sure what they are called, but it is a large spring mounted on the body, that the hood...
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I would just remove the latches and add hood pins they'll be a bit easier to find
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Last post by Shagoneer
Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:41 am
Front suspension knock
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KC87Wagoneer »
Thu May 30, 2013 5:59 pm
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So every time I turn over 10 mph I get a pretty loud knock. 1987 GW everything is still stock.
I was underneath it last weekend and did not see...
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Glad you found it!
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Last post by Stuka
Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:13 am
timing specs
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80widelarado »
Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:40 pm
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ok I need to time my Cherokee its a 360 auto all stock. But I have no idea what the stock specs are supposed to be as a place to start does anyone...
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Mine seems to runs best 2 deg advanced with vac advance disconnected and plugged.
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Last post by KC87Wagoneer
Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:06 am
vacuum line cleanup..
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HowardT64 »
Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:27 am
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since the smog control apparatus on my engine is missing, broken
or gone, I wish to simplify the amount of remaining vacuum hoses
left.
I am...
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EGR system goes bye-bye. Vacuum advance gets reduced and carburetor main circuit one size richer to make up for it.
AIR system goes bye-bye....
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Last post by FSJunkie
Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:07 pm
'80 J-10 Hard to Start
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Rollbar »
Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:28 pm
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Hello all, as some may know I rebuilt the carb on th J-10, runs well.
When I let it sit for a few hours it is hard to start, meaning, won't fire. I...
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Choke was not set right - Works, for now.
Thanks,
Jim
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Last post by Rollbar
Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:58 am
BW1339 vacuum question
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ross80truck »
Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:44 am
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I am working on my 76 Cherokee chief with the BW1339. All the vacuum lines going to the transfer case have been disconnected and are gone. My...
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The detent ball and spring is on the push/pull shaft the actuator moves to keep it engaged in whichever position it stops. No vacuum equals no...
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Last post by carnuck
Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:53 am
new jeep, new problems.
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kellyjeep »
Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:25 am
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I'm new here and new to jeeps. I'm fixing up an '82 j10 with a 258 six. I've weeded through a lot of tune up issues already, but I'm wondering what...
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Quick trick to try (since you don't have Holley or Motorcraft) Cross #1 and #6 plug wires at the cap, start it and make it backfire 3 times with...
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Last post by carnuck
Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:38 pm
new jeep, next problem
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kellyjeep »
Sat Jun 15, 2013 10:42 am
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New Jeep, next problem...
The P.O. cut the outside of the steering column collar to access the ignition linkage when the key lock broke. Eventually...
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I would get a switch with a harness made to plug into the original connector. I built a switch using a spare slider that I could plug in for testing...
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Last post by carnuck
Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:17 pm
Cigar lighter doesn't work
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thomasb »
Sat Jun 15, 2013 7:06 pm
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Lighter in my '90 GW does not work. I don't care about the actual lighter, but want to use it to power things like a GPS, cell phone charger, etc....
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I put a mechanical timer from the hardware store in so it shuts off and my battery doesn't die from someone leaving something plugged in. Same with...
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Last post by carnuck
Mon Jun 17, 2013 12:58 pm
leaking radiator
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Gumby »
Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:38 pm
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I just flushed my radiator today, not surprised to find it leaking afterwards. There was so much brown gunk filled two 5 gallon buckets. I guess once...
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It's here Martin, I'll put it in the carport for you.
It feels heavy, which usually means they are filled with crud.
Not sure how well it will clean...
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Last post by Tad
Mon Jun 17, 2013 3:42 am
'80 J-10 Rear End Fluid ?
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Rollbar »
Sat Jun 15, 2013 4:51 pm
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Am I reading this right that the J series uses 80W90/85W90 for its gear lube ?
Also for the 219 T-case, its calling for 10W30 motor oil - any...
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Thanks.
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Last post by Rollbar
Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:53 pm
85 Wagoneer, heater turns on AC compressor?
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pcoplin »
Sun Jun 09, 2013 10:21 pm
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I finished wiring up my Magnum engine and based on the OLJeep electrical diagrams the heating system is separate from the AC. I had hooked up the AC...
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Heater blower. the A/C blower motor isn't even grounded, but it is plugged in at the fuse box. A/C lines aren't installed. Haven't dug into it yet.
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Last post by pcoplin
Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:26 pm
Muffler diagrams
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carnuck »
Thu Jun 13, 2013 5:17 pm
I have an old (2000) NAPA exhaust catalog for '84 and older if anyone wants a scan of anything? Older numbers may still be available but not in their...
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Last post by carnuck
Thu Jun 13, 2013 5:17 pm
Clutch questions
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jeepguy77 »
Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:32 pm
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So I've been having some strange clutch problems for a while now, and I was thinking I may have the wrong throwout bearing. The symptoms are that the...
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Well, I adjusted my clutch some. It feels better and doesn't slip as much. To me, it feels worn out. That's what makes me think he just put a new...
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Last post by Mean_Green_401
Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:38 pm
Choke options for Motorcraft 4350?
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TrenchFoot »
Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:05 am
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I'm getting fed up with the way my 401 sputters and stalls on startup and when I stomp the skinny pedal, everything points to the choke and/or choke...
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Thanks. Even the choke for the 2bbls are hard to get. Napa had none they could order internally so it's coming from the factory that makes them ....
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Last post by TrenchFoot
Thu Jun 13, 2013 2:59 pm
BW1339 and lockout hubs
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ross80truck »
Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:26 am
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I just bought a 76 Cherokee Cheif with the T400 and BW 1339 Quadratrac. I thought I read somewhere that you should not run lockout hubs with this...
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Hopefully the QT has been converted with a Mile Marker part-time kit. Leave the front hubs open and the glovebox vacuum switch to the right for 2wd...
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Last post by TrenchFoot
Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:30 am
Hole in Waggy gas tank
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frank_c »
Mon Jun 10, 2013 3:41 pm
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And I mean a HOLE!
So I got another frame, need to do a swap. The PO of said frame had cut into it to do a repair, and drilled a hole into the gas...
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Sorry, was thinking metal tank. :banghead:
Make them a little smaller and put them in with the plastic recycles, or your trash can.
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Last post by jaber
Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:49 pm
weatherseal
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Clu »
Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:43 am
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Im having a really hard time with finding something to use as a weatherseal around my door. If anyone has any ideas, I'm all ears and all help is...
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Don't know what the actual profile is, but did you check with Restoration Speciailties?(tip of the hat to Crist Clapper)
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Last post by Racegas
Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:11 pm
84 Grand Waggy cutting out...Why?
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bigwheeler »
Fri Jun 07, 2013 5:00 pm
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When Im getting on the highway and getting into higher rpm's before 2nd gear my motor starts cutting out. Have had the issue before, and switched to...
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Right on, folks. Thanks for the ideas. I'll definitely check into those. However, it's been brought to my attn, that currently the ignition mod is...
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Last post by bigwheeler
Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:26 pm
Spark plug half in...
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Brizio »
Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:05 am
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Last year a bought a '78 J-10, all stock, the owner said that the engine and transmission was rebuilt in 2001, he drove it until 2003, after he...
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@Carnuck, yes probably carbon. I'm very happy! :)
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Last post by Brizio
Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:03 am
MAin Bearings
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Thomas »
Tue Jun 04, 2013 6:13 am
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I'm Looking for Help.
I'm rebuilding a 79 wagoneer 360 and am having a problem Identifying the main bearing sizes. I've heard that they might not all...
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Thanks for the insights, Guys. It helped me decide.
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Last post by Thomas
Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:31 am
Will this Carb fit this intake and what is it?
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Rollbar »
Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:22 pm
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Motorcraft carb I received w/a torn down 360.
I would like to put it on Ashley's Jeep (304) but not sure what it is or if it will work w/the...
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Ashley bought a Edelbrock 1406 for her 304.
Thanks,
Jim
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Last post by Rollbar
Thu Jun 06, 2013 10:03 pm
Dome light wiring question
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wewillsurvive »
Wed May 22, 2013 6:35 pm
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So I found the wires that run up the B-post and where they connect at the floor the connection was completely corroded in two. I have pulled up on...
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PO.... yes mine was unplugged on the 85.... so I was wondering if there was a short... it is working... but I am not trying to find out... lived...
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Last post by letank
Thu Jun 06, 2013 8:47 am
Where?
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wewillsurvive »
Sun May 19, 2013 10:02 am
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I can't seem to find the oil sending unit can someone give a hand
86 GW AMC 360
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Thanks pcoplin, I found that wire and assumed it went there thanks for the confirmation, I get to splice in new wire as most of mine is burnt from...
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Thu Jun 06, 2013 8:22 am
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