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    Distributor vacume advance

    Need help in finding a source for a distributor vacuum advance for my 1971 Dauntless V6. I was told by PO that it was a Buick 3800 Engine. Once I found the casting number, etc. it showed up as a Jeep engine and if I calculated correctly it is a 1971 model. Casting Number on block back by the...
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    Engine missing exhaust backfire

    My 1952 Willys CJ3/M38 with a Buick 3800 V6 has occasionally backfired upon deacceleration. Friday it was hard to start and once started it would miss on acceleration. Once the load was not as heavy it appeared to not be missing but could hear backfires from exhaust. What suggestions are there...
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    Willys winch mount

    I have a 1952 Willys CJ3. Looking for a winch mount to attach to the front frame which measures 29 inches outside to outside. Most universal mounts are 36-37" long and would require cutting. Does anyone know of a source for a winch mount 9K to 12K that would fit without a lot of modification...
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    Headlights do not work Pop coming from light switch

    1952 Willys CJ 3. I finally figured out my turn signal problem with help from you all. Now I have a headlight problem. I can pull the switch out to the parking lights and all is fine. When I pull it out all the way I have no headlights and I get a popping noise from the switch or relay. The...
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    Brake/Turn Signal issue

    I have a 1952 CJ3 that I bought in November 2012. (12 volt system) None of the rear lights were wired when I brought it home. After messing trying to get everything to work I determined that I needed a new headlight switch. Once installed it did not take long to figure out the running lights...
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    Timing chain cover bumper

    I am suppose to have a 1989 Jeep Wrangler with a 4.2 AMC Engine. I am doing a overhaul of the engine. Took off the timing cover to replace timing gears and chain. Chain was very loose and there appears to be the remnants of a chain bumper on the inside of the cover. Chain had chewed it up...
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    4.2 exhaust

    I began to leak exhaust from around the connection of the pipe to the exhaust manifold. thought that the donut had gone bad. Went to several parts stores and to Mopar at the jeep dealership. Find out that there wasn't a donut for a 89 YJ 4.2. It is a metal to metal connection. Fianlly...
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    oil pressure without engine running.

    When I turn the key on my oil gauge on my 89 YJ goes right to 80. When it starts it remains on 80 so I have no idea what the oil pressure may be. Thought it might be the gauge and had other gauges that did not work. Bought a used cluster on ebay. Temp, Alt, Clock , gas gauge, all work. Turn...
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    Automatic choke Carter Carb

    Just bought a 89 YJ . Previous owner had just isnstalled new Carter DBL Carb. 4.2 Engine. The choke goes on when cold and the engine starts right up and is on fast idle. As it warms the choke does not move. When it goes off fast idle the choke closes all the way and floods out the engine...
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