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Ouray 2023
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:36 am
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**2023 FSJ Ouray Invasion Dates**
Copied from Aubreyanna's post on the FB page
July 17th - July 23rd
Our KOA contact, Ilka has been kind...
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Thanks yall, the road rash is all healed up but the cuts and deep gouge are still healing. I will definitely have some gnarly scars on my left arm,...
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Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:27 pm
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Stuka »
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:34 pm
Topics that do not fall under this area as described will be moved or deleted. Which ever is more appropriate.
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Last post by Stuka
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:34 pm
Removing Air Injection Manifolds (and Exhaust Bolts)
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tgreese »
Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:31 am
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Nothing earth shaking here, but maybe of interest for a Saturday Afternoon. Mainly posting because no one else is.
I've had a Howell TBI kit for my...
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I can confirm the pumps will seize up if not used, and it doesn't even seem to take that long.
Those bolts you found look a lot better than the ones...
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Last post by Stuka
Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:20 pm
70 J2500 fuel cap ring on filler
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Yeller »
Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:45 pm
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My truck has this style of filler. The ring the bolts on top of the flange to the bed side has a 1-1/2” hole. All of the fuel caps that I can find...
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You can buy a Thriftside cap that's listed as 1.5 . Maybe you could put the two together to make one that fits? You have some skills...
This is...
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Last post by iharding
Fri Apr 26, 2024 4:19 pm
Pull 360 with or without exhaust manifold
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mattv »
Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:50 pm
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I’m preparing to replace a Flexplate, 1980 J20 360/727
I’ve heard of potential conflict with heater box and exhaust manifold
Should I leave the...
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Id at least try to see if the bolts losen and come out on the manifolds. My 90 i waited years.. using puddy on exhaust leaks on the head lol.. only...
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Last post by candymancan
Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:37 am
Transmission problems after service
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altayd9 »
Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:28 pm
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Still working on getting an 85 Grand Wagoneer running after sitting for 20 years. I recently got all the fluids serviced including the transmission...
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I was in the transmission business for a long time. I can promise it’s due a rebuild. Seals get hard and fail. The issue came about after service is...
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Last post by altayd9
Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:50 pm
Front clip
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mattv »
Wed Apr 24, 2024 1:43 pm
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I haven’t pulled a front clip before and I wonder if the inner fenders come off with it or do they stay?
I’ve seen pictures of both (on full size...
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I pulled inner fenders with it all. As I remember the only thing that bolts to the cab other than the fenders was the hood hinge, maybe one bolt on...
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Last post by thej10guy
Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:36 pm
ebrake strut spring
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69gladiator »
Mon Apr 22, 2024 2:56 pm
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I am replacing the rear shoes and wheel cylinders on my 82 Cherokee. One of the ebrake strut springs broke. I purchased new ones from a local parts...
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Might not be totally SAE approved but i filed a bit off the sides of the strut. The spring now fits. Tracking down this stuff gets tiresome.
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Last post by 69gladiator
Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:25 pm
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Last post by candymancan
Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:46 pm
Hood alignment problems / bracket fit
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Laredo Matt »
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:08 pm
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I'm having a hard time getting my hood to fit properly.
The hood mounting bracket on the driver slide is adjusted so that the bracket is mounted...
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Generally, on hood hinges, when you're in a situation like this, you need to raise the hinge so that it can go over it's center point and it will...
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Last post by Mopar_guy
Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:41 am
Parasitic Draw Mystery
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AlexJordan22 »
Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:39 am
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Working on my 84 GW and trying to track a battery drain issue I've been having. If I leave the jeep for a couple days my battery will be totally...
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That is great news. I will look at my set up, and see if your resolve will work for my rig.
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Last post by devildog80
Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:31 am
Pull 360 with or without exhaust manifold
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mattv »
Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:45 pm
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I’m preparing to replace a Flexplate, 1980 J20 360/727
I’ve heard of potential conflict with heater box and exhaust manifold
Should I leave the...
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Thanks
I kind of like the front-clip idea
I’ve always wanted to get in there for cleaning and painting and replacing hardware as needed
And I’ve...
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Last post by mattv
Mon Apr 22, 2024 6:35 pm
Reverse Lights not working
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mickdavis »
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:50 pm
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Hi, I just got an 89 GW and I believe that I have addressed all of the things that would prevent it from passing inspection, except for the reverse...
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Thank you all for your suggestions and help. I was able to get them working again. I did end up checking the switch first. Must have been either a...
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Last post by mickdavis
Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:15 am
84 J10 Fuel tank vent
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jjpeters4 »
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:17 am
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I dropped the tank for a cleaning, and a new fuel sending unit, while I'm at it I'm going to address the fuel lines, and the fuel tank vent, the vent...
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My 76 J10 has no vent on its original tank.. no charcoal. No cats. I think 76 was the last year for this.
Only (vent) mine has is the large breather...
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Last post by candymancan
Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:53 pm
J20 Transmission questions?
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Werndogz »
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:41 pm
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It may be a dumb question but what manual transmission is in a 1979 J20? Also my truck will only go into gear if I turn off the engine, anyone have...
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About an inch or two, maybe slightly less. But even when I have it adjusted the other way so throw out bearing is engaged closer to the floor I still...
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Last post by Werndogz
Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:56 pm
Early wag body mount bushing torque spec?
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backroadin' »
Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:37 pm
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Just got new rubber body mount bushings from BJ's for my 73 - they are the early style with no metal sleeve inside, just a rubber puck that goes...
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Yep, just snug, so no upward movement of the body off the puck.
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Last post by devildog80
Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:10 pm
Update: FIXED. A/C compressor always has 12v at clutch
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AtlantaDan »
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:13 am
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My 89 GW has a weird / annoying issue with the ac. The clutch is always engaged, even when the ac is off. If the key is on, the clutch is on. I've...
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Is the module available as a service part? I'd replace the module if I could. I see at least one diode there. Often they are installed to protect the...
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Last post by tgreese
Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:05 pm
Shift Indicator Parts
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Jeepin' Pete »
Wed Jan 08, 2020 12:09 pm
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Hi all,
I haven't had a shift indicator since I've bought the wagon, and I'm trying to figure it out. I got the actual indicator, and I have the...
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PM sent
Responding for MIB
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Last post by andrewferin
Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:02 pm
Rear End Rub/Rub/Rub noise when Turning
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CBJoe »
Fri Apr 08, 2022 5:59 pm
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I hate asking this question...because I know its been covered a lot, but I want to be sure I'm not missing any steps while troubleshooting and...
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I don't know. I expect it depends on how the lever is mounted.
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Last post by tgreese
Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:41 am
Directional flasher ground
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kjandb »
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:06 pm
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I'm having intermittent issues with my turn signals not working all the time. They seem to work fine when parked (but not always), and tend to fail...
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There are flashers (bulbs) that flash, and the flasher relay that makes the on/off flashing current, under the dash.
The round flasher relay that...
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Last post by tgreese
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:28 am
Timing cover installation - in-car. Tips?
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AtlantaDan »
Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:40 am
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My old timing cover is leaking at the plug on top of the oil pump housing, so I bought a new kit from Bulltear. Also going to install a DUI...
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@stuka Where did you source the blue seal? All I am finding online are the three piece cork ones. Even Summit only shows the corks. Thanks!
Ah, I...
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Last post by Stuka
Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:18 pm
J10 seems to be getting much hotter with a new water pump
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candymancan »
Sat Mar 30, 2024 3:47 pm
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So the kriginal iron pump went out. And i replac3d it with a GMB aluminum pump. Same pump i put on my 90. No issues installing it besides a couple...
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That does sound like the clutch fan, in you're case could be the issue, as mine does work as designed. Slow when cold, fast when hot, but my old...
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Last post by devildog80
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:08 am
OEM Style bench seat cover
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Swamp Monster »
Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:13 am
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Does anybody make OEM style seat covers for a 1972 J4700 ? I see all kinds for the vintage Chevy and Fords but not much for the J-Series,Thanks.Mark
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THAT is a super nice seat cover
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Last post by devildog80
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:20 pm
Stock front and rear spring
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Kartboy1234 »
Wed Apr 10, 2024 4:42 pm
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Hey everyone, I have a 1990 Grand Wagoneer. Got it in December, installed a Howell EFI kit and got it smogged recently. I am now looking at springs...
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Looking online, apparently Stanley was a division of Dayton. The current Stanley Spring company does not make automotive leaf springs, as far as I...
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Last post by Kartboy1234
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:21 pm
Rear quarter replacement - BJ's panels?
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AtlantaDan »
Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:33 am
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Finally digging in to the bodywork on my 89 GW and I'm going to start with the rear quarters. The p/s has a crappy patch near the lower edge of the...
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Did you search online for this part? TGW also has panels
Looking at BJ's site, I think it's clear that their panel only extends past the lower...
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Last post by tgreese
Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:22 am
Front rear seat belt install
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Laredo Matt »
Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:04 pm
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Ok, feel a bit dumb having to ask but does anyone have a picture of how the installed front and rear seat belts look?
I took a bunch of pictures...
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sorry guys, may have jumped the gun. I usually search the forum before asking questions but in my haste, skipped that step.
Turns out there are...
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Last post by Laredo Matt
Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:13 pm
Truck Bed Rust Proofing
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tgreese »
Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:49 pm
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This seems like an easy/obvious thing in retrospect; maybe someone will be interested.
Long ago I noticed that my J10 had these plastic plugs in...
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My 76 bed has these all over.. theyre on my sill plates too and the doors. Figired this was factory
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Last post by candymancan
Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:37 am
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