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Replaced valve cover and gasket and now engine cuts off when slowing down and when sitting at idle. I figure I have an issue with the gasket (had to replace due to old one damaged and leaking oil) when I installed; maybe need to tighten valve cover bolts more. Anything else I need to check?

Two fun issues. 1985 CJ7 258 First, got back from work trip and CJ was dead at airport parking lot. Battery was replaced about 6 months ago (Optima Red Top). Guy that jumped started me had tester and could see no charge going to battery from alternator. Any recommendations on alternators I...

1985 CJ7, press the brake all the way way down but does not hold from rolling. If rear facing downhill it will roll; if front facing downhill it holds. Any ideas or tips? Thanks!

Looking to replace the wiring in my '85 CJ7, inline 258 6cyl. Any recommendations or warnings for harnesses like Painless, etc...? Has 2 barrel carb which needs some work. Any upgrade recommendations? This is my daily driver, when it runs, so I need to get it working.

Disconnected battery last weekend to switch out heater blower motor and fan switch. Battery was disconnected for about 5 hours. Reconnected and nothing happened. At first no lights, clock, nothing. Now the lights come on and the clock works but nothing else. I checked all connections and...

When shifting either up or down in low gears, there is 'clinking' sound when new gear engaged and you can feel it. Don't notice between 3rd and 4th, but do for 1-2-3. Still plenty of power but just making that sound. Had new carb installed last year and now when cold start, engine cuts off...

Have had a slow puddle forming in the garage of power steering fluid. Fluid is empty but steering is fine, so far. What do I check to determine where leak is coming from?

Looking to purchase a safari rack for my CJ and havent been too impressed with what I have seen except for Gobi Racks, but they don't have one for a CJ7. Any ideas? Need one for extra transport storage for camping/hiking/boating/surfing/sports/beer cooler/etc.... What is the body size...

Attemtping to replace heater blower and an upgrade blower. The issue I have is every blower wheel I have found is too large to fit into my heater box. All newer ones I have found are too tall and diameter too narrow. This is from local auto stores to online shops. Appears there is no such...

Looking to add a safari rack to my '85 CJ7 to carry gear and looking for input on best racks out there. I really like the Gobi rack but they don't make one for CJ7. Any suggestions?

Newbie to working on my CJ7. The park/turn signal lights turn on and the Right turn signal works but when switch on Left turn signal/hazard lights the fuze pops. I have changed the turn signal relay and replaced the turn signal harness (had bad wire) in the steering column but still have...

Starting to work on my 1985 CJ7 and have no clue what this part is (new to the whole working on vehicle myself thing). I have the Haynes manual but don't see this part in any diagrams. Looks like one of the prongs has broken off and the plug is there with the remains in it. The CJ runs so I...