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    oil gauge

    I have a strange issue with my oil pressure gauge that's been going on for a while. When engine is cold it shows pressure, after it warms up goes to zero. I can rev the motor and it will go up. Its basically all or nothing. I have replaced the sender and the gauge, and made sure the sender is...
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    replacement seats

    I'm looking for some replacement seats. factory style. Most of he reviews I have read are rather poor, stating the seats are much higher than the factory. Thicker in the seat area pushing the driver up higher, which I don't want. any suggestions. 79 cj7. Thanks Aaron,
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    79 cj7

    Can anyone confirm an axle question? seems that I read some where that an axle housing that has a 273? gear was a special made housing and will not accept any lower gears as in 373,411 etc.
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    79cj 7

    Looking for some advice. I'm kicking around the idea of trying to find some wide track axles to replace the narrow track. I'm hoping to get some better drive ability around town. the jeep just doesn't handle the way I think it is capable of. I have recently replaced ball joints, all bushings...
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    79 cj7 steering

    I'm still having steering issues? This is my first jeep, a 79 cj7. 258 3 speed. I have had it for one year now. I've done quite a bit to it and it needs a lot more. it is a toy, but still trying to get it to drive correct. I've replaced tires,31'', shocks, all suspension bushings, NO lift...
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    79 cj7 steering box

    How much, if any, play is normal on what im calling the back side of the steering box. I've adjusted the adjustment screw on the top of the box which was a noticeable change. But where the steering shaft goes into the box I can grab with my hand and twist the shaft back and forth,as in turning...
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    79 head torque

    does any one have the torque sequence and the torque, for a 79 cj7 258
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    79 carb

    i have rebuilt the old carb and it doesnt work very well. I am wondering whata good carb replacement may be? i have read the carter isnt very good on these. some people say motor craft 2100? not sure which route to go.
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    79 jeep 4 wheel issues

    I think I have a possible problem with my 79 cj7. For starters I don't have much experience with 4 wheel/ axle,hub lockers. Here's the problem at hand. I feel like it's not locking the front wheels. I bought this jeep last spring, played with it once in the yard, got all 4 to dig into the...
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    79 cj7 oil guage

    Does any one know what would make my oil pressure gauge jump straight to 80 psi from 0? At idle 0 then just above idle 80. i have replaced the gauge twice,new sending.I'm sure the engine does not have 80psi. let a lone at 64,000 miles. it acts like a volt meter when you touch the leads to...
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    4wheel drive

    Hello, I'm new to the forum and the jeep/4x4 world. Just bought a 79 cj7. Got a couple questions, first off what do the locking hubs actually do,do they lock both wheels as in neither one will slip? 2nd, if your in 2 wheel drive stuck in the mud, can you lock the hubs ect. and go in to 4 wheel...
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