CJ-7 transmission problem

[farmingtoncj]

I have a 1982 CJ-7 (4.2 I6), which runs great until it's over 30 minutes on a trip. At that point, if turned off, it will start back up. But when put into gear, it immediately shuts down when I release the clutch.

I have tried giving it more gas while releasing the clutch, but this does nothing. It almost feels as if the transmission is seized up. But, if I wait 20 minutes, it starts up and drives fine. So it only seems to have this problem when hot.

Any ideas?

 

[JPNinPA]

Did you check the fluid level?

What happens after 30 min? Rough running?
No power?
Please describe the issue more. Also are you driving above 30mph or crawling.?


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[farmingtoncj]

Haven't checked the fluid level.

After driving for 30 minutes, it still runs fine. It just won't engage gears if I stop and then restart the engine. Like I said, it feels like the transmission is locked up. But once it cools down, it engages and clutches fine.

This is all after running it at highway speed (55-60) for 30 minutes.

 

[JPNinPA]

Ya I'd check the trans fluid, transfer case fluid and the axel gear oil. If the engine is running strong and sounds good but stalls when letting out the clutch. I think it is likely is the drivetrain.


Regards,
JPNinPA

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