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  1. dave123

    CJ ignition upgrade

    I have a 75 cj-5 with the 304. It came with a prestolite ignition. I upgraded it to the team rush, which uses the following parts: 79 AMC distributer from a 304 88 ford cap, cap adapter, rotor, wires 79 GM ignition module. See picture (copied from teamrush.com) Originally, I used the...
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    Dana 30 questions

    Hello. My 1975 CJ5 has a dana 30, warn locking hubs, drum brakes. The Ujoint that connects the front axel to the front wheel is bad. Looking for the part on quadratec, I realize I don't even know what it is called. couple questions: what is it called :) can the u joint be replaced, or do I...
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    What dash do I have?

    I have a 1975 CJ5. I want to return the dash to original, but I'm having problems finding usable pics. on the net. Here is a link to the only one I could find that looked like mine: Daisy's Jeep, 1/25 - HazzardNet Gallery I have the speedo bracketed by two gauges like in the pic. My fuel gauge...
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    3 point seat belts in CJ

    Hello. Question for you guys. My 1975 CJ5 currently has lap belts only. I bought 3 point ones from Quadratec. I will confine the question to the drivers seatbelt for clarity. My original belt has one mounting place with the retractor on the drivers left side. I know about the part that goes on...
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    Fuse box question 1975 CJ5

    My 1975 jeep CJ dash lights quit at once the other day. The fuse box is so old that I can't tell which fuse would go to the dash lights. If anyone has a a similar fuse box, I would appreciate knowing which fuse goes where. Also, do they have a common ground? Everything else, the gauges, the...
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    Choke question

    I have a motorcraft 2100 carb on my Jeep. The choke is bi metal. My choke does not work. It appears to have all the parts and they appear to be set up right. On the side it has a cannister with arrows that say lean and (if i remember) rich. I took this off and turned the spring, and it appears...
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    paint on bedliner questions

    Has anyone tried this? Wondering if it's any good. Found it for $45.00 a gallon. BedLinerGallon Surface Compatibility It says that you have to put it on factory finish. My Jeep interior is Rustoleum flat paint, I'm thinking it may be a problem? Is there something else in this price range...
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    Cj emergency brake

    My 1975 CJ5 is missing the handle you pull to disengage the emergency brake. I have everything else, and the brake works, but I have to use a pair of plyers to disengage it. I'm missing the handle, and the cable that hooks it up to the bracket (only a few inches). I tried 4x4 and quadratec, they...
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    1975 fusebox question

    My 1975 CJ5 fusebox has several open spots where fuses may or may not belong. The letters telling what is what have worn off with age. Does anyone have a picture or something that could help me out? My dash lights don't work, and I'm not sure if a fuse is missing. I also can't tell if the...
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    clutch linkage questions

    I have a 1974 CJ-5 with a 304 and a T-15 transmission. I will try to describe the problem and parts involved, but I’m no mechanic. I started getting a squealing noise, kinda like a slipping fan belt while driving. It's not real loud, but irritating to me. This only happened when the clutch was...
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    Can't find insurance

    I have a 1975 CJ5. I've called the major insurance companies, and they don't insure (were talking full coverage) old vehicles. I called some specialty insurance companies, but they all require a garage. All I have is a car port. I would like to get full coverage. Does anyone know of a company...
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    Want advice on mufflers

    Ok, I have a 304 with fenderwell headers on my Jeep. I put some cheap summit glasspacks and have pipes exiting in front of the rear tires now. Problem is, it sounds so loud that I feel guilty driving down my street at night. I want some advice for replacing the glasspacks, keeping the headers...
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    jeep wont start

    1975 Jeep cj with 304 and stock carb. (mc2100) and ignition. emmissions have been removed. started normally, then died after about 10 seconds. got it to start once or twice, ran a few seconds. I had to have the gas all the way to the floor just to keep it running at about 1200 rpm. then it died...
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    need a transmission

    Need a T-150 or T-15 in working condition. Willing to pay fair price. thanx.
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    Vacuum question

    I have a 1975 304. I removed all the emissions. All the other vacuum stuff has been plugged up with bolts. Right now I have vacuum hooked up only to the distributer (from base of carb.) and the pvc valve. Is that the only vacuum I need? I haven’t started the engine yet, Thanx
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    Changes from 1975 to 1976 Jeeps?

    Hey, I got a 1975 CJ5. I'm looking in the parts books and most of the items start at 1976. Does anyone know if there were really that many changes for 1976? Example: Bikini tops, side mirrors, Jeep covers, consoles, door hinges, bumpers, etc. I could go on and on, but you get the idea...
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    Advice on removing steering shaft

    Hello. I see that I will have to remove my steering shaft in my 1975 CJ5 to get my new headers on. Has anyone done this? There is a U-joint near the fire wall with a sleeve that has a bolt in each side above and below it. I'm wondering if removing those bolts will allow it to come out? I would...
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    how restore my steering wheel?

    Hello. I have a 75 cj5 with the original steering wheel. It's the big black one that looks like it should be in an 18 wheeler. Anyway, it has cracks in the plastic in several places that are quite deep and look bad. I would like to fill them in. I checked and restoration kits are over $100.00...
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    1975 CJ 5 rear seat needed.

    Hello. Need Rear seat for 1975 CJ. Prefer brown, will take anything if the price is right. thanx
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    Help me decide on my next Jeep

    Hello. I have recently lost my Jeep to a hit and run driver. It was a total loss without insurance. See thread (CJ5 all or parts for ) in for sale section if you are interested. Anyway, being a life long Jeep guy, I want to replace it. Here are my ideas. I would like to hear what you guys...
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