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Have to sell the jeep. 1981 CJ5, 258 Inline 6. Gets 20mpg and the engine has been through a rebuild 1 year ago. Blazer heater upgrade. The jeep is blue with a denim blue soft top and 2 bikini tops plus the windjammer. The transmission is a T176, shift well in all gears with no grinding...

Does anyone know where on the Dana 300 T case I should look to locate the vent? I believe mine is clogged and would like to clear it. Thanks.

I used to get 18 MPG everyday. This past weekend I took care of an exhaust leak at the manifold, ran alot better and my muffler was finally put to full use. This week I have been getting 22MPG in my '81 CJ5. I am running the original Inline 6, 258. Could repairing the exhaust leak have...

swamped stories I am just about ready to swap my Carter BBD for the motorcraft 2150. Question is, what all will I need to complete the swap? ( adaptor plates, etc.) I appreciate all of you help. Planning on swapping out my old rusted exhaust manifold at the same time, so with the new carb...

Need to change out my ingition cylinder and am hoping someone here can shed some light on how to do it. I can get one from Quadratec for 18.00, but then what? MIne is stripped and is no longer working. Please help. Joel

Can anyone give some instruction on replacing my exhaust manifold? I have a new gasket set and the exhaust manifold, just need to know how to do it. Thanks, Joel This is on a '81 CJ5 with a 258 I6 and regular exhaust, no header.

OK, here is the problem. When I take off in 1st gear, if I do not let the clutch out just right, the front end shakes like every bolt is going to fall out. Ya think it may be the engine mounts? What else should I check? Last problem (for this week at least), my front end is wandering very...

Today was great, 70 degrees, sunny with a few clouds, just perfect. This is the day I have been waiting for and took full advantage of it. Even though my "girl" is a little on the old side, she still runs well and enjoys a topless day. Guess that is what being a jeep owner is all about...

Does anyone know the web address to Besttops' clearance page? I cannot find it, but I thought someone listed it here before. Thanks, Joel

Can anyone tell me where the stock radio antennae was placed on the CJ5's? My CJ is a 1981 model. Thanks, Joel

I am currently trying to decide whether to keep my '81 CJ5 all original or modify to suit me personally. The dash is my main area of concern right now. Soon I will be getting a stainless dash and need to decide what holes need to be punched, etc. My wiper knob is kind of in a bad spot, it...

I recently installed a stereo in my '81 CJ5, gives me something to listen to on my daily hour commute to and from work. Question is, I have an old CB 6' whip antennae mounted on the rear left and it kind of looks like it was meant to be there. Is there a way to splice this in to my antennae...

Anyone else have a CTO with only 3 stems? All 3 stems on mine are plugged, is this OK or should I re-run vaccum lines as original? Next question, does anyone have a vaccum diagram for a 3 stem CTO? I am running a stock 258, w/ a Carter BBD. Thanks, Joel Happy Mardi Gras!!!!!!!!!

Anyone every try one of the Hi-Flow or Hi-Cool water pumps? Have a slight heating problem when I am on the interstate and get my ol'girl up around 70. Would one of the thermostats they sell at Quadratec help? I cannot remember the name of the thermostat right off hand. Thanks

could a leak at my exhaust manifold cause my engine to lose power? I am running with a 258 I6.

Possible to put reclining seat in CJ5? What benefits can I gain from replacing my old rockers and push rods?

Just wondering if anyone has done this with any success. I realize you can put a reclining seat in a CJ5, but has anyone found a way to make room behind the seat for it to recline? Also, has anyone tried moving the drivers seat back any? I am 6'4" and love driving my CJ5, but it would be more...

fuel mileage in my '81 Cj5 - 18-20 mpg, is this good? I currently have a '81 CJ5 with a 258 I6 but would like to get a little more power. Was thinking of upgrading to a 304, are the benefits worth the expense? Are there any tricks I can do to my 258 to give me a little more power? I know I...

Just wondering if my 18-20 mpg in my '81 CJ5 is decent or is there something I can do to improve it? I am running a 258 I6 and ahve 31's on her. She is mostly all stock except for replacement parts.

Getting ready to replace my shocks and after looking it seems I need to know how much lift my '81 CJ5 has before I buy the shocks. Problem is, how can I tell? Bought the jeep used about a year ago so if it has any lift, I did not do it. I am currently running 31's with no clearance problems...