 |
|
02-05-2007, 08:45 PM
|
#1
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: N.E. Florida
Posts: 11
|
My 1st 1981 Cj5, Basic Questions
Just got it this weekend!!! Im no super mechanic, but can do more than the basics. Are there any free online pdf files for this year cj?
I have to replace a broke flywheel, and all other things that need maintaining/cleansing after 2 years of not running in a back yard...plus are back seats made for this model?
Any help is appreciated
Jason
|
|
|
|
02-05-2007, 09:01 PM
|
#2
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Pascagoula,MS
Posts: 481
|
Welcome to JF.You will learn alot from this site,I have built my 85 cj using info I have gathered here.The best thing I would recommend first is a chilton manual,it helps alot.They have alot of illustrations in it.
|
|
|
|
|
02-05-2007, 09:02 PM
|
#3
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 2,287
|
I believe there are back seats for the CJ5. I've found that http://www.summitracing.com is a great place to purchase seats because they only charge $11.95 shipping. Also, keep an eye out on eBay and http://www.craigslist.org for spare parts. I've seen plenty of back seats on eBay in my area, but nothing that color matches my interior as of yet. And craigslist is amazing. Just this last weekend I picked up a like-new radiator and a pair of Bestop full soft doors that match my soft top, all for $75! Not bad at all!
The first thing I would do is change all the fluids (engine, transmission, transfer case, gears, etc.). The flywheel shouldn't be too difficult as long as you have the right tools and know what you're doing. Anyways, good luck and have great fun!
__________________
1986 Jeep CJ7 4.2L I6 T176 (restoration in progress)
1961 Willys 4x4 Wagon L-226 I6 T90 (restoration also in progress)
|
|
|
|
|
02-05-2007, 10:09 PM
|
#4
|
|
Chief of the brain police
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: WI
Posts: 3,243
|
Replacing the flywheel is a breeze if you have an air impact wrench. If not it can be a PITA.
|
|
|
|
|
02-06-2007, 04:20 PM
|
#5
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Orono, ME
Posts: 731
|
my 77 still has the factory back seat in it, so yes they are made for this model you can check out the usual jeep specialty places like quadratec 4wdhardware etc
|
|
|
|
|
02-06-2007, 04:28 PM
|
#6
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: nj
Posts: 2,774
|
__________________
1980 cj7 258 weber,5'' of lift,33'' boggers,lincoln locked,lockright and a snorkle...Khaki Jeep Club member No. 1
1984 cj8 350 on 35's..the wifes
[QUOTE=Me]
"offroad it, and wave then you might understand"[/QUOTE]
BLS Home Chapter... Where it all Started
:hahaha: yj
My low Buck Rock Crawler project Project..Stop by and check it out..[URL="http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=497896"][B][COLOR="DarkOrange"]The lizzard Queen[/COLOR][/B][/URL]
|
|
|
|
|
02-06-2007, 04:56 PM
|
#7
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Washington State
Posts: 5,986
|
not to get stuck on the backseat issue, but I have been looking for a replacement lately, and FYI... I haven't found one that will mount to the factory hardware, If you have it. I believe the stock rear reats in the 5's unlatch in the back and tilt forward, but do not fold and tumble...
of course, I may be waaaay off.
in any event, congrats on the new rig 
Hoss
__________________
Quote:
|
It's hard to say no to yoo-hoo, the name literally beckons...
|
Don't mind me, I'm just another FNG around here...
|
|
|
|
|
02-06-2007, 05:08 PM
|
#8
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Benton, AR
Posts: 398
|
Welcome. If it has'nt been started in two years you should prime the oil system before you start it. Mark the timing on the distributor then pull it. They make a special tool for the oil pump to use in a drill to prime the whole system. You should be able to borrow one from a parts house.
__________________
80 CJ7 Laredo-351W, NP435, D300, D30/AMC20, TJ flares, 36" TSL's, 3"BL, spray in liner, tube bumpers, and KC's.
69 F150-Hot 302. Project street truck.
94 Land Cruiser-33" MTX's (my wife's)
03 GMC-DD work truck.
Time is fun when you're havin' flies.
|
|
|
|
|
02-06-2007, 05:30 PM
|
#9
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 171
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by totalpackage
Just got it this weekend!!! Im no super mechanic, but can do more than the basics. Are there any free online pdf files for this year cj?
I have to replace a broke flywheel, and all other things that need maintaining/cleansing after 2 years of not running in a back yard...plus are back seats made for this model?
Any help is appreciated
Jason
|
I always have to reccomend the factory service manual.
Lets see some pics!
__________________
"When all is said and done, usually more is said."
|
|
|
|
|
02-06-2007, 05:31 PM
|
#10
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: N.E. Florida
Posts: 11
|
Thanks so far for all the information. You will see many posts from me!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
>
My 1st 1981 Cj5, Basic Questions
