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    Sloppy trans shifter

    I got my jeep back from a clutch change. Now my shifter (5 speed) is sloppy and loose. What is the piece that goes in the base of the shifter below the boot called and who might have one? Can't go back to the shop. Thanks
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    Horn piece with two long pieces of metal. 85 CJ7

    A source for steering column horn parts is wanted. The plastic piece with 2 metal legs protruding from it under the bolt holding the key lock in place. Its held down with a straight spring.
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    Cj7 258 broken dip stick tube easy strong fix

    Sorry , no photos
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    Cj7 258 broken dip stick tube easy strong fix

    DIPSTICK TUBE BROKEN; Remove broken in block with 1/4" easy- out. Buy short piece of 1/4"(0.315)(outside) brake line tubing. Clean everything with acetone or a de-greaser. Cut brake tubing 2 to 3 inches long. Put a mark on the brake tubing at the half way point...in the middle of it. Coat...
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    CJ7 258 Oil Dipstick Tube?

    Cj7 broken dip stick tube easy strong fix DIPSTICK TUBE BROKEN; Remove broken in block with 1/4" easy- out. Buy short piece of 1/4" brake line tubing. Clean everything with acetone or a de-greaser. Cut brake tubing 2 to 3 inches long. Put a mark on the brake tubing at the half way...
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    CJ7 258 Oil Dipstick Tube?

    DIPSTICK TUBE BROKEN; Remove broken in block with 1/4" easy- out. Buy short piece of 1/4" brake line tubing. Clean everything with acetone or a de-greaser. Cut brake tubing 2 to 3 inches long. Put a mark on the brake tubing at the half way point...in the middle of it. Coat tubing with RIGHT...
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    Hubs banging

    MYSTERY SOLVED: banging sound at left front wheel. the answer is - loose top shock mount bolts. all else looks OK Thanks RET:verry-happy:
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    Hubs banging

    Sorry 1985 CJ7
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    Hubs banging

    My hubs or lockouts are banging. Just put in new wheel and spindle bearings, u-joints, rotors pads, seals and almost everything else. The lockouts are new superwench. It happens when in 4WD or 2WD. Locked or unlocked. Any help is appreciated. RT
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    Shocks

    Russels
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    I was reading elsewhere here about the AMC 20 rear axle swap. One person suggested to contact...

    I was reading elsewhere here about the AMC 20 rear axle swap. One person suggested to contact you as a good source for info on these. I have an 85 cj7 and would like to swap the 2 piece axles for one piece axles. Some places say they have axles welded together and others say theirs are...
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    Jeep canisters a plenty

    Just picked one up at the wreckers. gm made the canisters. Use Mid 1970 to early 1980 canisters. Same dimensions . You might have to look hard for the right amount of ports on the top. I found one in a pickup. Also I found Cadillacs were a good choice to start with. I spent months...
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    I am looking for a vapor canister for my jeep cj-7.

    Just picked one up at the wreckers. gm made the canisters. Use Mid 1970 to early 1980 canisters. Same dimensions . You might have to look hard for the right amount of ports on the top. I found one in a pickup. Also I found Cadillacs were a good choice to start with. I spent months...
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    Howell efi question, running rich

    Thanks. Rt
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    Howell efi question, running rich

    MAP SENSOR, yes. Voltage within specs. Howell called yesterday, said to raise idle to 850, time at 8 or 9 degrees, lower fuel pressure from 14 PSI. Said they can burn me a new chip. Whatever that means
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