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Why Will My 81 Cj5 Only Go Into Gear When Not Running?

Jeep ran fine before we replaced the engine. Engine now runs fine but when the guys backed it out of the garage to take for a test drive it somehow got turned off (I don't remember if it shut off o...

I'm Looking At An '81 CJ5 With A GM Iron Duke 151, 2.5L Engine. I Know Almo...

Front Wheel And Hub Came Loose

rattle in the jeep was in the front passenger side wheel, when the jeep was lifted in the air the wheel/hub started to come loose. Inside the locking hub I found bearings and metal pcs.

What Might Cause The CJ5 To Start With No Problem And 5 Minutes Later Nothi...

Key ignition works with or without a key. Currently nothing happens when the key is turned. The battery has been replace and so has the starter solenoid. I am able to start the jeep by jumping the...

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Why Do I Have To Feather The Clutch So Much To Get Out Of 1st Gear All Of A...

My jeep used to have enough power in first gear but now it takes alot of throttle and feathering of the clutch just to get going in first. What might be the cause of this?

1979 Jeep Cj5 Will Not Stay Running Its Starts Fine But Just Won't Stay Run...

Played with the carb. And that seems to have no affect at all

Would A Failed Dimmer Switch Account For Both Headlamps Not Working?

Headlamps were operational. Began operating intermittently, on, off, back on, etc. Then failed completely. Tail lamps, flashers and markers all work. Replaced the in-dash switch, to no avail. Tested c...

Frame Repair

I just bought a '79 CJ-5 the rear frame around the leaf spring shackles are badly corroded is there a weld on or replacement kit for that?

1978 CJ5 Stuck In 3rd Gear

yesterday we got into the jeep and backed up and could not get into 1st or 2nd gear, had to drive home in 3rd. How do we fix this.

1975 Cj5 Hard Ride

this jeep has 6 leaf spring and rides very hard was going to put billstien shock will it ride better or change the springs it also has a 304 with a muncie 4 speed alum good or bad idea

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Transmission Capatibilty

I found an 80 CJ7 Tranny from a 256 6 cyl. I want to use it with my 72 CJ5 304 V8. Is it an easy match?

How Do I Fix My Carburetor On My 80 Cj5 Jeep

when I go to gas on it, it cuts out and back fires through the carburetor and don't want to go but if I ease on the gas pedel then it will go until I get to fourth gear then it pulls against it and wo...

Stuck In Reverse

why is my transmission stuck in reverse no matter what gear i put it in it stays in reverse. even in nutreal

Fuel Gauge Needle Will Move , To First Mark, But Won't Read Right? Temp Gau...

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Jeep At Times Will Not Shift Into Gear Unless I Bump It Forward With The St...

Jeep 78 304 V-8 Hard To Start

i have a 78 cj-5 jeep which is hard to start. i have rebuilt the 2 barrel carb. runs great after getting it started

Im Getting Oil In A Vacuum Line From The Top Of The Valve Cover To The Thro...

I Have A 1965 Jeep CJ5 With The Stock 4 Cylinder Engine.I Want To Set The T...

Please Help With My 1959 Jeep CJ5

I'm having trouble finding the correct front wheel cylinders and brake hoses for my 1959 Jeep CJ5. Mine were angled where the hoses screwed in to the wheel cylinders and I'm only finding straight ho...

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1982 CJ5 Starts And Idles Fines, Once Put Into Gear It Randomly Dies. It Wi...

Could this be the float valve in the carburetor? or something more sinister? I haven't had a lot of automotive repair experience but I'm a quick study. Any helpful advice is much appreciated. Thanks

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