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How do you get a 1978 Jeep CJ5 started after replacing fuel pump no gas is getting to the engine?
get alittle funnel and pour some gas in the fuel line after disconecting it from the pump... my jeep wouldn't get prime and that...
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How do you find a deceased parent's 1979 Jeep CJ7 if you don't know the VIN or who the current owner is?
Maybe the info you need Try getting in touch with the DMV of the town it was registered in. Use the parents name and...
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How do you change a motor blower on a 1984 Jeep CJ7 if this information is not in your Jeep manual?
I replaced the heater core on my 1982 Jeep CJ7 about 5 years ago, and I believe you would have to go through the same procedure...
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Where is the heater blower motor resistor on a 1982 Jeep CJ7?
The heater blower motor resistor should be above the vent, behind and just below the glove box. It should have a three prong...
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What is the correct timing for the MSD Ignition System on a Jeep J10 360 4bbl?
There is no definite answer to that. The book will probably say 10* BTDC but I get the best performance and no pinging at 15-16*....
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How do you change the headlight on a 1997 Jeep?
Changing a headlight There is a twist lock connection behind the light. Twist it counterclockwise to remove the fitting and...
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What is wrong if the fuses keep blowing in a cj8 scrambler?
If a fuse is blowing, there is a short in the wiring or component included in that circuit. You need to get a wiring diagram,...
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How do you remove a broken dipstick tube that is broken flush with the engine block of a 1975 Jeep CJ5?
; I would try a long thin magenet. If that doesn't work get something similar to the dipstic but a little thinner. If yiu can see...
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What larger motor housing uses the same bolt pattern as a Jeep CJ blower motor?
TO UPGRADE THE HEATING SYSTEM IN CJ'S AFTER 1977 IT IS POSSIBLE TO INSTALL A BLOWER MOTOR FROM A 72-73 CHEVY BLAZER/PICKUP TRUCK....
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What is the towing capacity of a 1984 Jeep CJ7 6 cylinder?
2000 lbs gross trailer weight W/ 200 lbs tongue load weight. Answer The towing capacity will be listed in the owners manual...
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Where can you add speakers in a 1976 Jeep CJ 5?
you can add them to your roll bar JC Whitney sell kits for jeeps Answer In addition to roll bar kits, you can have your...
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How can you tell if an older jeep six is a 258 or a 232?
http://www.jeepfan.com/tech/tech_vincj.htm
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How do you fix the horn on a 1985 CJ7 if will not blow at all?
Check the fuse. If it is good, run 12 volts directly to the horn. If it does not blow, replace it. If it does, look for a short,...
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What is the firing order for a 1998 Jeep CJ in line 6?
The firing order for 98 tj is 153624.
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Do they make a hard door that fits a 1980 cj5?
Yes, you can check out a website called www.portland.craigslist.org/sss. They have a couple sets for sale on there right now. ...
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Can you swap a 258 amc for a 304 how much trouble is it Is it worth the effort?
Well I will consider the fuel consumption anyways because we need less gas guzzlers out there already! Listen, the straight six...
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In replacing the front axel on a cj what is the upside to going Used axel vs the downside to a new aftermarket axel?
About a quarter of the cost.
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Is a 1982 Jeep DJ5 hood the same part as a 1973 to 1986 Jeep CJ hood and if not can you use them interchangably anyway?
The DJ5 jeeps usea all the same body parts as pre 1973 jeeps
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How do you remove the ignition out of 1986ish postal jeep you have the key but it dosent turn the lock?
use the right key
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Will a later model hood and grill line up with the body and hood hinges on your 1985 CJ-7?
generally they will line up and fit good, as long as it is a cj.
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How do you know what type of coolant to use if you have no manual?
If your search for auto manuals on ebay.com, there is a reputable company that sells manuals for all sorts of vehicles for like...
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You have a 79 cj5 and the steering gets funke once you get past 30 MPH you think you need a sway bar but can't find a good fit any suggestions?
I suggest either a steering stabalizer or your steering gear box is wore out. Answer IF your Cj has a lift kit, be sure you...
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Can CJ wiper hardware be used in a YJ Jeep?
No. The YJ componets are larger than the CJ.
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How many gallon fuel tank was on an original 1980 cj5 v6 4x4?
2 sizes were standard 14.8 or 20 gallon.
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Jeep DJ-5 fuel tank sending unit wiring diagram?
I dont know what year you have, but I just installed a racing fuel cell in my 76 "C"J-5 and the wire that I hooked the positive...
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Anyone added 3 point roll bar mounted seat belts to a pre 1982 CJ7?
I have. ...
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What would cause a clunking noise when you take your foot off the gas pedal fast but not when you take it off slow or push in the clutch This is happening on your 1979 CJ7 with a 3-speed manual?
two things mainly either your motor mounts on the engine or what i think the transmission has what is called a cross member that...
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Can you easily swap chevy blazer axels onto a cj 7 jeep?
NO, not easily.
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How can you get original stickers for your Jeep Laredo YJ Model 1989?
http://collinsbros.stores.yahoo.net/jeepdecalkits.html
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Why does your truck seem like it is overheating after replacing the thermostat when it is not loosing any coolant or boiling over?
3 weeks ago you found the upper radiator hose almost completely squeezed in on itself so you replaced the thermostat and upper...
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Can a 1979 Jeep CJ7 with V8 304 be towed all 4 wheels down or just the rear wheels down without unhooking anything?
standard trans. put it in neutral, auto trans. drop driveshafts Answer P.S., standard trans. ALSO put transfer case in...
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What could cause coolant to pour from the back of the Jeep engine I6?
Freeze plug at the rear of the motor. Between the transmission and the motor.
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How do you replace nonexistent rear seat belts in a 1981 CJ5?
Aftermarket seat belts can be bought at auto part stores or a junk yard. If their is no place to attach the belts, a hole should...
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What is the towing capacity of a 79 CJ 7?
trailer class 1- max. gross (loaded) trailer wt. 2000. tongue load limit 200.
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How do you remove an original 1983 Jeep CJ5 body in preparation for an all new body kit?
feet
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What are the differences between the CJ-7 Laredo and Renegade editions?
difference between laredo and renegade besides all that extra chrome,the cj7 laredo was considered the top of the line. plus...
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You need a vacuum diagram for a '74 CJ5 304ci?
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What is the firing order for a 1968 Jeep Willis CJ5?
if its a six cylinder it will be 153624
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How do you open the vent on the heater assembly on the passenger side of your 1982 jeep cj?
not sure this will help but, when you pull out the knob on the dash panel for the hearer it will seem like it only comes out to...
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On a 76 CJ5 the speedometer will register for a while and and then drop down to nothing. I replaced the cable and the speedometer where do I go from here?
the speedo gear is located in the tail section of the transfer case, just in front of the rear yoke, there should be a single...
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Did all 1978 jeep cj5 have a tailgate or were some solid?
almost all of the cj5`s had no tailgates and had permanant spare tire mounts. if you do have one either it was special ordered or...
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How do you adjust the timing on a 1981 Jeep CJ5 from the distributor cap?
Do not adjust timing on anything from the distributor cap. You can adjust timing by moving the distributor. - You need a timing...
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What is required to convert a 84 cj7 4cyl with t-4 tranny to a gm v-8 and what parts are needed?
Look at it this way. You're trying to turn a hen into a rooster. So to speak. Make no mistake, it can be done but you'll have to...
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I have a 1982 CJ7 and it leaks everytime I use the windshield washer fluid can anyone help me fix this problem?
What leaks? Check the hoses for holes. Make sure all the hoses are hooked up to the pump. Make sure the hoses are hooked to the...
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Where on jeeps are the vin numbers?
I am sure it depends on how old your jeep is, but mine is on a metal tag rivited to the engine side of firewall on the left side....
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How do you find out what year your Jeep CJ is if the dealer does not have the VIN number in their locator system?
Sometimes the year is on the Taillights. Call an insurance company and give them the VIN the dealer was probably bulling you...
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Do they make a fuel injection kit for your 1985 cj7 4 cylinder engine?
if you read jp magazine and petersons 4 wheel drive. they have adds for fuel injection kits for all cjs. supposedly
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What would cause a 2001 Ford Focus SE to sputters and start running very rough when stopped at a light or waiting in line but run great otherwise?
I have had several with the same complaint. 2000 FORD FOCUS sputters, rough idle around 750-1000 RPM's but ok when running at...
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You have switched your 1981 jeep cj from a 4 cyl to a 304 v8 and on the gm 4cylengthe HEI disthas 2 wires 1 red 1 brownish--where do these go on your V8 setup?
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Where and how can you install speakers in a 1982 CJ7 if you don't want to drill any holes in it?
you can mount 6x9 inch speaker boxes on the top of ur rear wheel wells beside the backseat. if u dont want to drill holes in ur...
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Does a crossflow head for F134 CJ engine exist in the aftermarket or as an interchange?
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How do activate the overdrive on a 79 CJ7... is it when the lever is pulled towards the driver or pushed away from the driver The lever is located at the foot of the driver side well on the right?
The lever you are talking about is the four wheel drive selector and for normal driving it needs to be in 2 wheel high which is...
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What is the towing capacity of a 79 jeep CJ7?
Towing with a CJ7 I believe that the official towing capacity for the short wheelbase Wrangler is 2,000lbs. The CJ7 should be...
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What were the specs for the 1979 cj7 golden eagle?
That is a loaded question. I could be all night. Go to a book store (my favorite is "Books A Million") and look in a "Chiltons"...
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Where can you find a wiring diagram for a 1974 jeep cj 5?
You can find a wiring diagram in HAYNES JEEP CJ AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR MANUAL. This manual covers 1949 thru 1986 - all models.
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Want wiring diag from switch to motor on wiper and blower motor?
You can find wiring schematics at autozone.com.
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You want to install a automatic trans in a 1979 CJ5 you have a three speed now with a 304 engine what trans can you use And will I have to modifiy anything other than the shifter?
Most likely you will have to change the trans mount & the drive shaft length. CJ5s didn't come with autos because the...
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How do i wire a speedometer in a 72 CJ5 there are no marking on it for pos or neg please help?
What are you wiring? The speedo is cable operated. If you are wiring up the lights, it doesn't matter, as long as you have a...
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What is the towing capacity of a 79 Jeep CJ7 with a Class III Hitch?
Not much. It will depend on your engine, transmission, do you have a lift. The biggest problem is that the CJ is so light that it...
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Where should the timing be set for a 1985 jeep cj7 Jeep is misfiring when accelerated and no power. boggs down when pulling out of 1st acts like it is running cold all of the time timing off?
i`m not sure about the timing because there`s either a straight 6 or the hurricane 4 engines for that year,carburated of course....
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What is a 1982 all-original 170000km jeep cj-7 laredo worth if its been properly maintained has no restorations-except brakes and has the original dash decals and well...- everything?
You should first check the Kelly Blue Book value at www.kbb.com. after that I would go to a local dealer and see what they...
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How do you change the brakes and the ABS pressure switch on an 88 j?
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Your 85 CJ Break-lights don't work when the headlights are on. Where should you look for this problem?
I would check for a bad ground.
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What is the wheel size for eighty model jeep cj5?
15"
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How do you removing the rear drums on a 68 Jeep CJ?
back the shoes off then tap a screwdriver in the little holes by the hub nut then spin the drum and beat it with a hammer...it...
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What is the firing order for a 1975 jeep cJ5 with a 304 and where do you start on the distributor and is the IH 304 the same engine?
Try Auto Zone.com I have overstayed my welcome there.
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Does the anti sway bar for a CJ5 fit a CJ7?
depends if its wide or narrow track i believe the narrow track will fit the 5 but the wide track most deffinatly won't
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What's the radio code for jeep cherokee 2000?
all the radios have there own codes you will need to get it recoded at your local dealer
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After replacing the starterand stater relay my jeepcj5 83 still makes a crackling burning sound when key is on and clicks when you try to star why?
the batterys are probrably crackling, check your wiring
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What axel's did the 1972 cj5 come with?
dana 30 is the from axle and the dana 44 in the rear
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Where can you find a wiring diagram on-line for free for your 1993 jeep wrangler?
I dont now of free but on www.ebay.com.au in the jeep area you can get a work shop manual on cd for about $12.
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What is the timing on a 1978 cj7 304 the motor is out of an ambassador the distributor does not have points?
18436572 should be the same for the 304 v8 with either ignition as the motor is timed to make it run in a balanced smooth manner....
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Which transmission line from the radiator is the return line the upper or lowere one?
lower *Someone, other than I, put the above answer in. On my 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 4.8L it was actually the upper line that...
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How do you make a bolt fit into a larger hole?
I would get a larger bolt. Larger Bolt I would get a larger bolt. Why Would You Use Larger Bolt? If I wanted to make a...
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What is the correct high tension wireing prociduer for distuributer cap in a 1977 cj-7 v6 engine tower.?
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What is the firing order for a 1980 AMC jeep with a straight six?
1-5-3-6-2-4. It's cast into the intake manifold somewhere, but with all the plumbing you might have fun finding it.
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Does Jeep use an inertia switch?
It doesn't have an inertia switch. The fuel pump is controlled by a relay.
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Where are the fuses located for the cigarette lighter and digital clock on the Cherokee 1995 Limited?
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How much is an expired tag ticket in Georgia?
The fine varies by length of time since the expiration. If you're in Fulton County, the following website provides more details...
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What is the fuel pressure for an amc 258 engine?
4 to 6 p.s.i on carbs, 35 to 42 on e.f.i.
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How many gallon fuel tank was on an original 1978 CJ5?
I believe it was 13 gallons it is a 15 gallon tank.
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Which wire in the tail lights are for the brake lights?
Normally the yellow wire will be brake and left turn and the green wire is brake and right turn Double filamented bulbs -...
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How do you install chevy 350 into a 1977 cj7?
Try Advance Adapters website. They should have the parts you need for this swap.
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What are the best tires to fit a 1999 Jeep CJ?
First off no such thing as a 1999 jeep cj, im sure you ment "TJ". If its stock hight then I would suggest about a 31in tall by...
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Where on a 1978 Jeep CJ5 do the brakes trigger the brake lights to work when the problem is that the rear turn signals work but not the brake lights?
The switch is located at the top of the steering column near the brake pedal. There is a bracket attached to the brake pedal that...
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What size is the original V8 in a 1978 Jeep Renegade CJ5?
they normally came with a 258 6 cylinder. The base V8 was a 301. 304ci Sorry, my mistake. It was a 304.
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Where is the PCV valve AMC 304 engine located?
the pcv valve is located at the gack of the intake manifold there should be a gromet at the back or a big hole if theres a big...
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How do you bypass the ignition switch on a 1987 Camaro to start the car?
Hi Ed, The normal way to hot wire an auto ignition, has always been to clip a wire to the positive-post on the battery and then...
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2000 Jeep TJ When key turns loud clickclickclick sound but no turning over Lightsradiowipers work fine If Battery was deadish would everything still work like that what should I do next?
Check for loose battery cable Check for loose connection on starter Replace starter solenoid
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Where is the starter motor on a 99 jeep?
Look at the lower rear of the engine
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Can you replace a carter one barrel carb with a two barrel weber carb on a cj7 258 6 cyl?
GO to the WEBBER website. I will tell you I have a two barrel as my friend had. He replaced it with a webber number 34? He now...
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What kind of oil 93 jeep?
You can putany oil in it, conventinal,synthetic,5w-20,10w-30 and so on, the oils are just different in wieght, i would suggest if...
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You put a 1982 cj7 body on a 1977 cj7 chasis the 82 was computerized and the 77 is not can anyone tell you how to wire the distributor and the coil to the 77?
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Why does your 79 cj only have 10 volts at the coil while running?
The ignition only needs 12 volts for starting. You`re wiring harness has a resistance wire or ballast resistor to drop the...
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You transplanted a 360 into a 74 CJ5 and the carb leaks due to the slant of the motor How do you fix this?
If your carb leaks because the moter is that slanted, then your moter mounts are totally f--- upped! Some CJ5`s came with v8`s as...
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Can you put a cj5 body on a cj7 frame?
no,the 7 body is longer including the frame
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A gas tank holds 20 gallons of gas How many liters does it hold?
20 US gallons = 75.708236 liters Hope that helps
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How to replace a timing belt on a jeep 2.4L?
take it to a mechanic
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Can you put a cj7 body on a cj5?
The cj5 is shorter so it wont line up right
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Where is the VIN on a willys jeep CJ3?
The VIN commonly associated with modern vehicles does not exist for the CJ3. These older vehicles only had serial numbers and...
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