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thanks! I was wondering what held the handle through the slide mechanism as mine keeps falling out, just a little lock washer thing turns out. lol

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Try applying the jb weld sanding smooth and baking the part to off gas the jbw and then applying the powder and rebake.

Thanks for linking the regulator and filter that worked for you. I was going to run my gun without since i was doing a test run. And amazon has so many kind of regulators and filters i didnt know which to get. So thanks for the links i went ahead and got it now.

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. I am dealing with a 1983 J5 panel as a newbie and really appreciate your time to make this video.

When you tried to rotate it, the shaft had no bearings, thus it was scraping against the magnets. Once the end caps bushings are in place, it rotates as it should. Good idea to bench test a starter before doing the re-install. With AMC/Ford/Autolite starters, it is a matter of grounding the case (usually a bolt flange on the aluminum end cap) and applying 12V to the battery cable stud. I have an issue with an AMC/Jeep starter I bought. Will not run - only arcs at the lug when you touch the jumper cable to it. However, when I took the sheet metal bendix cover off and pressed the bendix arm to open those two large contacts, it spins up fine(?) Anyone know if this indicates a direct short somewhere?

this is an awesome explanation of how this carrier works and bolts together...we are in the process of building something similar for our CJ3b to get the spare tire off the passengers side quarter panel and to the rear...could you tell me what size square tubing is used?...we have some 1-1/4 and hope that will be large enough.

I was reading that I needed 50 ft run of hose before the filter in order for the air to warm up and the filter could catch the most water. I have the 27 gallon to paint with, trying to set it up right.

You should fill it with welder grind it down. But I’m probably the only one who doesn’t use body filler. LoL

You should try All metal body filler!

JB to the rescue, again!

Thank you, very informative, I'm trying to install them but was having trouble, this helps a lot

I have an 85 CJ and my fan is a 4 blade fan. that does not like like an OEM Fan Blade

Thanks for the video I had the same problem. But when I opened my gauge I broke the needle too Thankfully I have another gauge. But I used a stronger magnet outside the gauge housing and it worked. Thanks again

Great video. I have to practically stand on my peddle to get the clutch to disengage. Gives me a better idea as to some of the adjustments I may need to do. Do you recommend any videos on how or proper way to adjust the linkage ?

great video, but could hardly hear you talking had to crank up my speakers

I got a crack on the right bottom side of the tire carrier, below the stop light, holding a regular tire. I'm not the only one with this problem, had to remove the carrier and keep the spare tire inside. I am looking for ways to have a tire carrier that doesn't crack the body.

Thank you very much for the video. I needed a recent one on this air compressor.i now just bought one.

Looking to ground my dash on my 80 CJ5. Where did you ground yours to what?

What abrasive do you recommend over all? Multi use.

I'm using a wardrobe box I got from home depot that is thick cardboard and I am able to velcro the filter inside and hung the fan in the back. I will get pics.

All of the ones I see they can only get them to 275

Do they sell new gauges...that look like the old ones for replacement?

I'm trying to find out how a stereo is supposed to be wired in... good video though

im not sure how exactly you had it wired for your bench test, but i THINK it is energized through the vehicle'e run circuit. i believe it needs a voltage in and then out. but dont quote me. in the FSJs, the Amp meter is inline with the power feed. i think the CJs use a seperately fed volt meter that doesnt require power going through it for the entire vehicle's power to work. Im kinda jealous. i would suggest getting a reprint of the 1981 Jeep Technical Service Manual for the knowledge. also the alternators as far as i know are the "10si". there was also a "12si" model which is heavier duty/higher amperage output than the 10si. my ex Alternator Guy rebuilt several of mine over the last decade or so with higher output components in the stock 10si and 12si housings. he's my ex Alternator Guy because the last AMC/Ford starter he rebuilt only extends the drive half the time, he scrapped and recycled about 6 of my old AMC/Ford starters i brought him in a box to make a couple good ones out of...and i got nothing back but disassemblednstsrter, and few extra broken srarter snouts. that, and he gave me someone else's 10si...the mounting points were clocked 90° off, so the regulator plug position was unreachable (i fixed that)...and the plastic fan (which wasnt mine) rubbed on the upper mount bolt. it clearanced itself. this was the 4th or 5th alt rebuild he did for me, and the last. so im in the same boat as you now...a noob DIY alt rebuilder. good first try. im gonna be right behind you.

I just purchased an Eastwood gun. Page 12 of the instruction book says: As for the powder: A little goes a long way. Filling the gun cup to approx. 2" deep is ideal. Notice: "Never fill the cup gun more than 1/2 full or incomplete fluidization will occur resulting in clumps" That's a nice simple setup, thanks for posting!

It does look fantastic! Great job!

Great vid! Sounds like it was the grounding through the powder coat?

Great video, thanks for sharing. I was wondering about the orientation of all the spare tire carrier pieces, and fastener dimensions, since I neglected to take enough photos during disassembly. I’m wrapping up a 1981 CJ7 restoration. Nice work!

the pressure should go up when you give it fuel the way you did.

Great video and information. I have a '86 CJ7 with exactly the same issue with my oil pressure gauge. The previous owner (I'm the 2nd) said the gauge hadn't worked for several years but hadn't tried to fix the problem. Your video will be a big help when I tackle this fix. There's always something to work on with these CJs. Cheers.

They are $599 and have been for the past few months. How in the world did you get it for $3-400?

I was under the impression that when i got mine, that it was also a two stage compressor when its actually a single stage compressor. They advertise as having "two stage performance" though I'm hoping that it remains that way over time. Now I'm doing research on how I should setup the plumbing/filters

Not a bad idea! Wouldnt matter if you had to replace it every day, cost wise.

@georgewilcox8476 New post of driver seat, good idea to add spacing of bolt holes. That has been appended to the end of this one.

You might as well spray the whole entire thing if you're that picky about the factory missing a spot in their powder coating

As a lefty and dyi guy - love the set up. As far as the smoker - I assume it’s an electric one with the heating element on the bottom. Cleaver - never would have thought about one of those as my oven. Would like to get a link for the inline water filter/separator

How did you take out the emergency park brake? Do you have a video abit it, cause I want to fix it too.

Curious what model compressor you use for SB? I had planned to buy a 60 gal compressor. Would prefer a smaller one.

Awesome

Good videos (including the others). As for the EGR plate, you could've used a thinner plate and "backfilled" the excess space with a couple of washers. Just another option.

Where did you order your wiring kit from. I’m doing an 81 cj7 myself. Wanna redo the whole wiring harness.

I put new bushings in the bell crank and new motor mounts a year or so ago. Just recently, I started having problems with the bell crank pulling off of the ball joint on the bellhousing side--a very unsafe and frustrating problem.

Those are for the air injection system. Part of the smog pump.

Why block it ? And not keep the egr? Fuel injection ? Not needed ? I think when I went to fuel injection on my 85. I left the egr.

Are you powder coating those small parts yourself ?

You should definitely think about replacing the original with a rod end (heim joint) unit. That new rod will wear out again and slop will increase. I replaced my 76 cj5 one which now has very smooth operation and I have zero issues. I am very glad I did it.