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    need a YJ tub

    want to swap my rusting cj7 tub for a yj tub. if anyone has one (that is not rusted lol) shoot me an email at sacredgrooves@aol.com I am located in raleigh, NC and dont mind driving 4-5 hours to get it. also dont mind shipping it if necessary. thanks!
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    what size are threaded studs for pulleys?

    mine seem to have disappeared during engine swap :/ missing studs for water pump pulley....any idea where to get and what size? thanks! Dave
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    jeep motor swap part 2 (pics)

    what I have learned so far: 1)it is always alot more money than you originally estimate 2) the importance of labeling and categorizing everything you take off can not be overstated lol 3)how lucky I am to have good, dependable friends! My buddy Glenn, CJ owner for 15 years and without his help...
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    distributor lock clamp-where to get one?

    during motor swap my lock clamp and bolt for the dist. has turned up missing. where can I find one? tried collins bros and all the catalogs and have turned up nothing. anyone know? sure wont be able to keep timing without it lol. thanks! Dave
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    replacing brake line- what size?

    I am buying some bulk stainless brake line to replace the lines in the engine compartment. what size does an 84 cj7 use? there is 1/4, 3/16, 5/16 and 3/8 available...my jeep and manuals are an hour away and I forgot to measure before I left. my lines were in good shape but a friend put a regular...
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    best place to get performance clutch?

    i am in the middle of an engine swap and had a centerforce II ordered but quadratec dropped the ball and cant get it to me until next week(too late) anyone know of a good online site to order a centerforce II overnight delivery? thanks! Dave
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    best place to get complete exhaust for CJ7

    I want to put on a header...one in the $250 range. I also need to replace the entire exhaust. where can I get a complete exhaust system w/header? i see cat-backs everywhere but I need the pipe from header collector to cat also and dont see that anywhere. I took the body off from firewall forward...
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    shwoing off my other toy :) (pics)

    bought this a few months back. always wanted a 69 black vette with sidepipes. recently won a councours first place finish. a jeep and a classic vette and hopefully my 79 z28 resto will done next year. did I mention I love my wife? lol and my amazing stock CJ7 flex lol
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    filling in body dimples cj7(few cool pics inside)

    Re: RE: Another belly up question I will be stripping my paint and repainting in the near future. anyone have any advice/luck on filling the weld dimples all the way down the sides/rocker panel of the cj7? ill be painting a dark color,probably a maroon metallic so I would like to have a nice...
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    por-15 undercarriage/suspension questions

    while I have my drivetrain out I want to por-15 everything. anything I should avoid painting in regards to suspension and steering components? any tips would be appreciated too! thanks, Dave
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    centerforce II clutch question

    Im about to swap out my motor to a fresh 4.2 with howell tbi. decided to put a new clutch in while im at...how is the centerforce II for daily driving? I currently dont wheel it much but I plan on changing the CJ into more of a rec vehicle than daily in the next couple years so figured I should...
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    installing engine-any good manuals?

    Hemi Jeep or Restore My 87 Wrangler? I am replacing my engine very soon and was wondering if anyone has a good write-up online or a detailed manual I can find on the process. Ive never switched out a motor but looking forward to the challenge... :)
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    course of action-engine advice needed

    RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Audio question... ok, I have an 84 cj7 4.2 T5 that leaks oil at the rate of about 2 quarts a day. the engine has 186,000 on it and instead of spending even more time/money trying to plug all the leaks I am going to just drop in a new motor. I want the howell TBI for sure. I...
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    where to get a rebuilt 4.2 shortblock?

    i want to do a 4.0 head conversion w/howell tbi/hei on a rebuilt short block(im going to sell my longblock and whatever i dont need for the conversion to a friend-has 50,000 or so on it) anyone know where to get one? i can find long blocks all day long.... im trying to make the jeep a more...
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    VERY frustrating oil leak

    leaking at backisde of valve cover on stock 4.2 84 cj7. i have replaced the valve cover with normal gasket,double cork gasket, & the right stuff. it had an aftermarket aluminum cover i changed out to another when gasket changes didnt do the job but it is still pouring out the backside of the...
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    besttop hardware question

    ok-i have a supertop on a 84 cj7- the tension bars that lift/secure the top have those little pegs that fit into the holes on the verticle bar and they continually bend out to where they wont hold and i have to bend them back(this happens every few weeks and i typically run only the top with no...
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    transmission mount loose/broken?

    was driving in the yard-stock 84 cj7- and got an awful clunking sound. looked underneath and noticed one of the bolts that binds the transmission to the skidplate i assume is loosened maybe a 1/2 inch down the threads. its on skidplate,in middle but closer to drivers side. of course when i...
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    replacing steering components in CJ question

    ok, my steering box,tie rod ends,steering shaft bushings(just going to do the whole shaft) and drag link are all at the end of their life. steering box is starting to bind and release which makes for quite a thrill ride at 60 mph. these are my questions: (84 cj7 stock 4.2/t5) 1)i have a full...
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    is this the motorcraft i need for cj7?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2460414366&category=33550 thanks!
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    am i blind? differential code on amc 20..where?

    must be due to all the mud caked underneath,but i cant find the code on my amc 20 to find out what gear ratio i have and tag from dana 30 is missing...where is it at on the housing? thanks!
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