[Rkuehljr]

True trac ?

For the rear yes, still have to make decision for the front.

 

[agear]

Depending on the wheeling you do ; you’ll want a locker in the front. Limited slip leaves a lot be desired .

 

[77Jeep]

Novak t18 adapter bushing. Does it go in flush with the boss on the crank, or driven in till it bottoms out?

 

[devildog80]

Make sure you get an oil wick in there.

 

[Buster1]

I tried to readjust my alternator so the bracket would stand straight. Its a little better but still off. Some but still a little but at a time. Also looked for signs of a gas smell but not sure where its coming from. View attachment 4336456

Agear, not pickin on ya, but do you have any coolant problems with that rad inlet hose? Looks much taller than the rad cap. Last time I had a setup like that, there was air that I couldn’t never get out of the inlet hose.

 

[77Jeep]

Make sure you get an oil wick in there.

yikes, Ive done a lot of manual trans installs over the years in other makes and never noticed this before. whats the modern alternative to whatever AMC originally sold?

 

[Keith M.]

I drove it again today, this time to Nathan’s baseball game. That’s twice in two days! I must be in heaven!

 

[devildog80]

yikes, Ive done a lot of manual trans installs over the years in other makes and never noticed this before. whats the modern alternative to whatever AMC originally sold?

This is what I was able to find doing google search.
Just need to make sure you allow room for the input shaft nose to engage fully in the pilot bushing, without too much wick material inside the hole.

For an AMC pilot bushing oil wick, use a material like ordinary felt and soak it in engine oil, such as 10W-30, to impregnate the bushing. Once installed, the porous bronze bushing will release the oil onto the transmission input shaft to provide lubrication.

 

[agear]

Agear, not pickin on ya, but do you have any coolant problems with that rad inlet hose? Looks much taller than the rad cap. Last time I had a setup like that, there was air that I couldn’t never get out of the inlet hose.

You’re ok mate No its not that bad. I believe its the optional upper radiator hose for the jeep with A.C. And thanks you 🙌

 

[keith460]

yikes, Ive done a lot of manual trans installs over the years in other makes and never noticed this before. whats the modern alternative to whatever AMC originally sold?

When I pulled my original transmission out and readying the engine for some work, found a simple piece of oil soaked dense foam inside the crank that was put it by AMC/Jeep. I use the same type of foam today, soaked with engine oil and stuffed in the end of the crankshaft. The foam piece is a bit longer than the opening so once stuffed in, it kind of folds in half.

 

[Buster1]

This is what I was able to find doing google search.
Just need to make sure you allow room for the input shaft nose to engage fully in the pilot bushing, without too much wick material inside the hole.

For an AMC pilot bushing oil wick, use a material like ordinary felt and soak it in engine oil, such as 10W-30, to impregnate the bushing. Once installed, the porous bronze bushing will release the oil onto the transmission input shaft to provide lubrication.

This!! ^ With a bronze/brass bushing I’m not sure you need the wick. Additionally, don’t forget that the only time there is any friction between the pilot shaft and bushing/bearing there, is when the clutch is depressed.

 

[rixcj]

I tried to readjust my alternator so the bracket would stand straight. Its a little better but still off. Some but still a little but at a time. Also looked for signs of a gas smell but not sure where its coming from. View attachment 4336456 View attachment 4336457

Do you have a top support bolt on your alternator? I don't see one...

I happened to add a piece of tube over the bolt, but it's that gray tube at the top of the alternator.

It helps square up and support the top of the alternator.

Rich

 

[agear]

Do you have a top support bolt on your alternator? I don't see one...

I happened to add a piece of tube over the bolt, but it's that gray tube at the top of the alternator.

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It helps square up and support the top of the alternator.

Rich

Thanks for the reply . I do not. So far no issue but i like the replies.

wait. For the heater hose yea. AMC jeep hose bracket . Pretty sweet . Its the small things

Oh wait again lol.
No i have a.c. Its a different set up . And seems pretty stout. I cracked the alt. bracket when i didnt have a.c. The alt. mounting bolt on the other side is a little above center vertically of the alternator

ive been hard on metal before just wasnt respecting leverage, elasticity , and repetition

 

[rixcj]

This!! ^ With a bronze/brass bushing I’m not sure you need the wick. Additionally, don’t forget that the only time there is any friction between the pilot shaft and bushing/bearing there, is when the clutch is depressed.

I made my own bushing out of this material...

No need to add oil....just soak it in oil before installation..

Rich

 

[rixcj]

Thanks for the reply . I do not. So far no issue but i like the replies.

wait. For the heater hose yea. AMC jeep hose bracket . Pretty sweet . Its the small things

The heater hose is resting on top of the piece that I was talking about. I was referring to the straight gray tube (with a bolt going through it). The bolt goes through the top of the alternator, and into a threaded hole in the block.

This sets a distance at the top of the alternator to keep it "square". Here's a top view shot...

I know that you have a 4.2L , but there's got to be a provision for this. I has a 4.2 30 years ago, but I forget...

I'm sure that others will chime in. This would solve your issue.

Rich

 

[agear]

This is how AMC put it i believe.

 

[rixcj]

This is hoe AMC put it i believe. View attachment 4336595 View attachment 4336596 View attachment 4336597

I believe that bracket is so the alternator can pivot, to tighten the belt. Not the same thing, I don't believe...

Rich

 

[agear]

I think the alternator only has 2 mounting hole spots

 

[rixcj]

Kinda looks that way...

Rich

 

[JEEPFELLER]

I found that having 6 CJ-5s as daily drivers since 1981, any place that

a hose runs against metal, in time, usually results in disembarking one's

Jeep putting the "Johnny Go Fasters into operation"

I was hard headed ---- so ....after the second time, I started using split hose

over everywhere hose crossed metal

-----JEEPFELLER