Forum: Jeep
January 26th 07, 10:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 6
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soft top hardware
That's what I have. If you have pics of the hardware, that would be
great. I haven't been able to find anyone that sells the OEM or
similar hardware.
On Jan 26, 4:08 pm, Mike Romain...
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Forum: Jeep
January 26th 07, 08:47 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 6
Views: 525
soft top hardware
I think it is the OEM set-up although likely replacement cloth. It is
in great condition but the material around the doors flaps a bit.
On Jan 26, 3:10 pm, Mike Romain >...
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Forum: Jeep
January 26th 07, 07:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 6
Views: 525
soft top hardware
I have a mostly complete softtop for my 86 CJ, but it is missing the
support bars around the each of the door frames needed to help the
doors seal up properly. Anyone have pics of these (I don't...
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Forum: Jeep
December 22nd 06, 08:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,384
$250 Jeep
Thanks Steve.
I am now the proud owner of a second CJ-7 and more spare parts than I
could imagine.
Steve Foley wrote:
> I saw a 1983 CJ-7 listed on Craigslist in central Massachusetts.
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> I'm...
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Forum: Jeep
December 10th 06, 02:30 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 57
Views: 2,549
cold start sluggishness
Yeah - that is what I was thinking on the whistle. I will check all
the temp controlled vacuum lines and switches first. They may be two
separate problems that happen to coincide. I guess the...
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Forum: Jeep
December 6th 06, 11:43 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 57
Views: 2,549
cold start sluggishness
I know a few other folks have posted other cold-related issues and
received lost of responses, but none seemed to match quite right.
86 cj7 258, carter bbd, nutter bypass
I am trying to figure out...
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Forum: Jeep
November 27th 06, 05:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 5
Views: 816
timing advance help
Thanks Mike.
I think the first course of action may be to ascertain the stepper
motor pin settings. I think I may have moved them out one click (that
is to say, when looking down the barrel, one...
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Forum: Jeep
November 27th 06, 01:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 5
Views: 816
timing advance help
86 258, carter bbd, nutter bypass (distributor controlled by ported
vacuum)
been working hard to achieve the near-mythical performance from this
engine that mike romain describes in his comparable...
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Forum: Jeep
November 21st 06, 05:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 9
Views: 486
CJ Mexico trip (long)
What a great adventure and recount. It is exactly the type of trip I
would love to experience. What were your security
concerns/preparations for the trip?
wrote:
> Been...
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Forum: Jeep
November 17th 06, 04:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,962
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Forum: Jeep
November 10th 06, 01:54 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,285
Solo Desert Breakdown = Death?
I was intriqued by this thread (but have NO experience in the desert)
However... you would think if these guys and girls can RACE 135 miles
through death valley in the summertime (masochistic...
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Forum: Jeep
November 9th 06, 03:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,962
Advice needed - recurring rear axle oil seal leak
Thanks Earl.
When I first had the seal done, I thought the seal was behind the
bearing and thus would require a press (which I don't have) so I took
it to my jeep guy - had I known, I probably would...
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Forum: Jeep
November 9th 06, 03:15 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,962
Advice needed - recurring rear axle oil seal leak
Ok - I am confused.
Mike, didn't you have a wheel leak a few years back that you had to fix
(march 02 - I was digging through old threads)? What did that turn up?
If there are two seals (as Bill's...
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Forum: Jeep
November 8th 06, 10:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,962
Advice needed - recurring rear axle oil seal leak
Not to beat a dead horse here guys, but would a loose bearing race
actually cause a brand new seal to fail within a couple of weeks? Or am
I likely dealing with two problems:
1) dealing with the...
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Forum: Jeep
November 8th 06, 11:01 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,962
Advice needed - recurring rear axle oil seal leak
Bill -
Thanks for replying. Are you saying that the two issues need not be
related and unless I burn out the new bearing, there is no real problem
with it being slightly loose in the housing as it...
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Forum: Jeep
November 7th 06, 07:41 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,962
Advice needed - recurring rear axle oil seal leak
Thanks for the advice, guys.
Earle Horton wrote:
> Lock Tite Sleeve Locker, a weld bead in the housing or beer can shims. Like
> Mike says, you may wind up getting a new axle housing.
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> Good...
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Forum: Jeep
November 7th 06, 03:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,962
Advice needed - recurring rear axle oil seal leak
Thanks for the reply, Mike.
(although it doesn't sound good)
By the way, why did you get a new spindle? What does that have to do
with the fit of the bearing in the housing?
Mike Romain wrote:
>...
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Forum: Jeep
November 7th 06, 12:15 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,962
Advice needed - recurring rear axle oil seal leak
Just had my 86 cj7 (dana 44 rear) into my local jeep mechanic to
replace my oil seal, bearing, retainer etc, and brake pad on the rear
axle, driver's side. When I picked it up he mentioned that he...
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Forum: Jeep
November 2nd 06, 10:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 7
Views: 365
T4 in an 86 CJ7
Thanks for the responses.
In fact, all I really know is that it is a 4 speed and I didn't really
suspect it had been replaced (nothing else has obviously been modified
on the vehicle). Given this,...
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Forum: Jeep
November 2nd 06, 09:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 7
Views: 365
T4 in an 86 CJ7
I have a four speed manual in my recently acquired '86 CJ7 (258). Saw
a thread from a while back (Mike Romain) suggesting that the four speed
was not a stock option in 1986.
According to this...
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Forum: Jeep
October 15th 06, 04:04 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 7
Views: 528
stalling on deceleration
Thanks for the thoughts guys. The carb rebuild and idle tube clean-out
(didn't the 1/32" for the permanent fix - next time) worked magic. It
cold starts perfectly, idles perfectly and runs...
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Forum: Jeep
October 14th 06, 04:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 7
Views: 528
stalling on deceleration
Thanks Billy. I definitely was planning to address the idle tube
issue, but wasn't sure that that would fix the quirky stalling problem
I also have (decel/downhill stall, uphill revving).
Any other...
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Forum: Jeep
October 14th 06, 12:16 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 7
Views: 528
stalling on deceleration
I have an 86 CJ7 with the 258 and Carter BBD on it.
Here's my problem...
I am about to undertake a full carburetor rebuild today with care to
clean out those idle tubes and get all my settings...
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