Watching this, I keep screaming to no one, "You got fuel." "You are turning the engine over." "Now check for spark!" "Take off that distributor cap." File the point gap if needed. Fuel and spark are always the first two checks.
@ac19189mobile2 жыл бұрын
oh my god me too this whole time
@miker2522 жыл бұрын
He's been driving me nuts for two videos. I'm thinking it's pretty basic: Fuel, Spark, Compression! Oh! and that starter won't turn until the stuck Bendix pulls in and allows the field switch to make. The alternator bearing only costs like $3.00. Wasted money and effort.
@12345NoNamesLeft2 жыл бұрын
The MSD box on the firewall is electronic ignition. There is no points gap.
@miker2522 жыл бұрын
@@12345NoNamesLeft So, are you saying that since it has electronic ignition there's no need to check for spark? I mean, that's a pretty basic first step.
@carmudgeon74782 жыл бұрын
@@miker252 no, you're right to check for spark. There are no points to adjust in this ignition.
@davesullivan82132 жыл бұрын
Sitting hear In the UK ,after recently finding your channel ......... I LOVE ,Your attitude . Not hiding any mistakes .. doing what ever it takes , with what you have !!!! , and also and Mainly , You share your thoughts ... Too many of these videos ( Others ), Just buy new !!!, NOT what the Average man , can do .. or afford !!!!!!!! , Yes .. I Watch vice grip etc , But for me Your relaxed , calm , " Lets just get it done " Attitude , That is PROPER Mechanics !!!!!! ,THANK YOU !!.
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave ! Thank you for such awesome encouragement…. It’s been fun doing these last few videos and learning along the way. We have a ton of projects planned out and I’m excited to dig in. Are there any certain vehicles you folks across the pond would like to see ?
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
We do have an older Austin Healey that we'll be working on soon as well!
@davesullivan82132 жыл бұрын
@@rebuildrescue ,Great Examlple of older british cars ... from the hey day of British motor sport !! , remember them well , enjoy .. I will .
@Blahshog2 жыл бұрын
@@rebuildrescue An Old Healey, a superb car of it's type, those things fetch crazy money here in the U.K. You've gotta do it, it could be your Pension Fund!!
@heretheregeneralrepair17122 жыл бұрын
92 XJ, probably how I found your channel. Love everything you do from the 401 to Austin to the Jeep great projects man 🖖🤙🔧🐒
@rudedog3022 жыл бұрын
I have owned three CJ's from that era, 75 CJ5, 77 CJ7 golden eagle, and a 79 CJ7. The 77 CJ7 Golden Eagle, with the 304 was my favorite. They all had sloppy steering boxes, and the bigger the tires, and the more mudding you did with them, the sloppier they got. I miss every one of them now though.
@jboyers12 жыл бұрын
Great job on the Jeep. Your experience was very similar to mine when I had a 76 CJ. A lot of wrenching, smoke and patience. Keep up the GREAT work. This is quality content and these days. KZfaq/the world needs it!
@luke_foster2 жыл бұрын
Found your videos through the free plane video and I'm so impressed. It's just so cool seeing other people's skills and talents! Also really impressed that you drove it home... I think that comes from in the UK if the police got you, you'd be done for having it on the road in that state haha. Great video, keep it up!
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Luke 👍🏼
@rtqii2 жыл бұрын
@@rebuildrescue Can't wait to see those plane engines fire up!
@richardfarabaugh76042 жыл бұрын
I just love watching you guys get these old vehicles up and running and ofc you go on a couple hundred mile journey. You could never do that with cars made today if they sat forever like that.
@cskye65292 жыл бұрын
Does 22 years old mean today?
@nicholaslandolina2 жыл бұрын
Sure you could
@richardfarabaugh76042 жыл бұрын
@@nicholaslandolina not without a computer to do diagnostics and a chest of special tools etc. I meant that the older cars were much simpler and straightforward to fix.
@Cameraworksltd2 жыл бұрын
You should always turn the engine over without spark plugs installed after filling cylinder with oil, it allows engine to rotate freely without compression reducing risk of bent or broken parts
@dave11352 жыл бұрын
17:20 usually the spring pack bolt has a pin that locates into the axle to hold it in place. A hard impact will shear that off and you'll need to replace the bolt to keep the axle located properly
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
The left leaf spring had the pin sheared off. We tightened it down and hard as we could for the trip and crossed our fingers !
@bryanmcleod93462 жыл бұрын
@@rebuildrescue LOL...everytime you jumped the selinoid I wondered if you had the switch on, but I figured your cameraman must have turned it on, but you never checked for spark so I figured you knew if it was on. Then my ass cheeks were scrunchin' seat, knowin' that springpack bolt top was prolly sheared and the axle was crooked, on top of the Worn Out manual steering box! My '82 CJ5 had the same box and we put a stock 350 Chevy in it. When I stomped the gas in 2nd gear on a dirt road, it swapped ends ditch to ditch several times, with alternate brake And gas pedals before I got her straightened back out!! The steering wheel would almost go full circle each way...lol So I can't Imagine drivin' it 150 miles with the axle crooked, and possibly moving forward and back. Well, now you might know why the guy Rolled it! Puttin' new cylinder heads on mine, and watchin' yur vid during breaks was entertainin' tho. Keep 'er sideways!!
@bobbywalter53202 жыл бұрын
Those tires.... impressive they made it.....they are part of the handling issue. I am still running a few 42s from that era...super swamper seemed to do better tires back then.
@thomaswaddell90122 жыл бұрын
I had Gumbo Monster Mudders. 14-1/2 x 35x 15. They served me extremely well. Mine were on a 77 Chevy short half ton.👍👍
@rsprockets78462 жыл бұрын
@@thomaswaddell9012 BF GOODRICH TRIAL TA S GOOD
@jamessmith76912 жыл бұрын
Begin with oil in the cylinders on a dry engine. Next check your plugs and for spark. Rags , you need rags to pick up the gas on your intake. Shooting sparks from the solenoid not avoidable..
@wheely902 жыл бұрын
clearly you didnt watch the whole vid.. he does do it
@jamessmith76912 жыл бұрын
@@wheely90 You guys keep having fun down there it'sa hoot watching.
@davidgalvan36452 жыл бұрын
Brings back memories of my 1976 CJ5 from 26 years ago. I gotta get another one. Thanks
@Stang4132 жыл бұрын
Glad you got her running. Gas was well over $4 a gallon by you. It has hit $3.80 by me.
@shmooautomotiveltd52122 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying seeing someone do this sort of stuff in a realistic way. I’m not a mechanic, but run a car business, and it takes hours of messing about to sometimes still fail, or have to come back another day for another go at something that in end might be simple once you’ve ‘solved it’…. Looking forward to see if you get plane running!!!! 😀. Ed
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for stopping by Ed 👍🏼
@donaldtate33722 жыл бұрын
Audience, Great Job!!! A 150 mile travel back to your garage. Wow at 35 mph🤜🏼🤛🏼🙌🏼.
@baykay95592 жыл бұрын
Just finished watching both cj5 videos. Great job. Made me feel like a kid again getting old cars to run with my dad. Admittedly I almost hollered “YES!!!” at 22:35 on the second video when she fired up for the first time 😆. Keep up the good work. Just subscribed. 👍
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
These old projects sure can bring back such amazing memories…. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing. 👍🏼
@WillTube20022 жыл бұрын
I did yell yes! LOL
@baykay95592 жыл бұрын
@@WillTube2002 😂👍
@brucedocsmith28372 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your comment of how you didn’t trailer up for your audience. No one would have minded if you had, at least me anyhoo. Says a lot about you. BeSafe/BeBlessed…
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bruce ! We just didn’t want to quit…. New she could make it !!
@mannysfishingadventures54052 жыл бұрын
I love the small story about you fixing on stuff to get to ride when young reminded me of me wanting to learn so much and not having the father figure around to teach me / hard learning experience but now i get things done so no fret
@Whittmike20112 жыл бұрын
Always remember, you can usually rebuild starters and alternators pretty cheap. Especially this one!
@jaybenjamin56492 жыл бұрын
I agree but if the starter is a reasonably price I wouldn’t bother
@Todd5122 жыл бұрын
Dude wouldn’t know how….
@Todd5122 жыл бұрын
Some people can, but not the host of the show
@kevinarnold90092 жыл бұрын
Had a 79 f150 with a 390 fe, not stock since that was not an option in 79, just so everyone knows parts stores are like “uhhhhhh good luck?” Took it to a place that rebuilds them, $100 and he told me it had a little extra juice, I did not complain one bit
@Daddyrabbit_22 жыл бұрын
lmao! My goodness, I kept watching just to see what he tore up next lol!
@49tkscott2 жыл бұрын
Loving this, here in the UK and I'm desperate for a 'spanner project' in a world where it's so easy to chuck something in the bin and buy a new one, it's so refreshing to see how easy it is to fix things and get them running again. A bit of perseverance and patience, coupled with knowledge and tools, it's outstanding to watch. Keep the content coming.
@0Azael02 жыл бұрын
That's awesome good job man, I wish I was back in PA to pay u a visit. Good to see the 717 in KZfaq.
@GameAssetsGarden2 жыл бұрын
I'm all about modern tech and electric vehicles but, man, that is one satisfying sound to hear an old V8 come to life. Great work!
@bakters2 жыл бұрын
Strange, but it seems there is one trick you might not know. If you have any spray can, you can spray into the carb and the engine will fire on it, even without or with old fuel. Of course, what is in the can should not damage the engine (like paint, for example). And obviously, if there are sparks flying around, you have a working flame thrower. Apart from that, it works flawlessly! ;-)
@98Dime2 жыл бұрын
Just watched this and the previous video and thoroughly enjoyed watching someone besides myself deal with these same issues. haha. I am currently working on my late father's '81 Scrambler with an AMC 304 swap and had to do the exact same stuff. Best of luck to you and can't wait to see the results!
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! So awesome that you’re getting that scrambler running. Best of luck with it ! Thank you for watching 👍🏼
@olcaptain44912 жыл бұрын
Got an 81 myself that I am working on. Running a 258 in mine. Good luck.
@wayne99142 жыл бұрын
The spirit of that CJ is definitely grateful.
@patbennett8292 жыл бұрын
A little hint where there is rust road signs repair underneath nicely lol just don't get caught getting the signs lol
@EZSTREETCARS2 жыл бұрын
you need a GM HEI Ignition module... it will fire almost any engine... then marvel mystery oil and diesel fuel as a cleaner lubricant, keep up the cool finds.. enjoy watching your program..
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching !
@MrAllstar2 жыл бұрын
That looks mighty fresh for a vehicle that has apparently been standing for 20yrs.
@tomkiser14182 жыл бұрын
Had a 1979 CJ5 black jeep..bought it new. Steering was good...brake..etc. For a rag top...loud and cold in the winter. Heater was barely there. Had a 304 AMC V8...later put headers, thrush muffler, and side exhaust like yours. It was fun to drive.
@matt826542 жыл бұрын
I am almost finished with a 1981 CJ5 rebuild. Had to rebuild EVERYTHING! Front end, total fuel system, tranny, engine but well worth the effort!!!
@interlinkplus82362 жыл бұрын
That starter solenoid is a very common part readily available.
@lethargicmotorsport20252 жыл бұрын
Walmart probably has em , he’s under the impression that he needs a Jeep solenoid. He is definitely in much beyond his knowledge of what he’s attempting to accomplish.
@twinkie272712 жыл бұрын
So is the starter. It's all Ford parts.
@rsprockets78462 жыл бұрын
@@twinkie27271 yeah the ignition switch on column might be trash too a 10 dollar pART
@frontier_conflict2 жыл бұрын
@@lethargicmotorsport2025 dudes might have just not worked on a jeep before 😂 chill bruhhh
@lethargicmotorsport20252 жыл бұрын
@@frontier_conflict yes , that’s obvious from the video .
@Rebel96682 жыл бұрын
If all else fails hook a log chain to the front end and have someone pull you and pop the clutch on it to fire it off in like 3rd gear and just have them keep pulling until she fires off from brute force :) Back when I was "between starters" I always made sure to park on a hill so I could start mine by rolling down hill and popping the clutch. Mine just had points & condenser (capacitor). Mine had 4 on the floor too, but 1st gear in mine was Granny gear and I generally always took off in 2nd and only used 1st if I was doing something like pulling a buddy out of a ditch or my Brother's VW Beetle out of a muddy cornfield, both of which seemed to happen a lot more often than you'd think. And yes, that 4 in the floor has a long throw pattern. Mine was my 1st stick shift vehicle except for our old John Deere "A" , our old '66 Chevy dump truck and our 1959 Ford "D" school bus, so I always just assumed all stick shifts had long throws, LOL!
@rstare17982 жыл бұрын
Lol, I remember when I was a kid watching guys in the neighborhood pull start an old truck. They got it to fire.. and also scored every cylinder and blew enough blue smoke out to choke all the neighbors. But it fired.
@superbat072 жыл бұрын
Haha. I did this also, 18 odd years ago, when "between alternators" with an old Holden Jackaroo, parking on hills. Also town trips (100kms each way), I had to make sure I left for home at one hour before sundown, or I'd be driving by torchlight part way through the mountains home. Thanks for jogging my memory, hahaha, good times.
@PHmaddnes2 жыл бұрын
This was me trying to start my CJ5 every morning back in the day. :-)
@vernlemasters65042 жыл бұрын
I am just starting on this jeep series but it reminds me so much of my 79 cj . Put a 327 sbc in it mounted to a ford t-18 granny low transmission. Put 4-1 kit in the transfer case. Lockers in the diffs and just 33’s. Loved that jeep. It would keep up with the best of my local jeepers. Love the old cj’s.
@dandolen13002 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, glad you got it running, great video. Thank you for sharing it with us.
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan thank you for watching !
@RetroRogue.2 жыл бұрын
Again the fact you found a starter in 2022 with all this stuff going on that fits an old jeep. I am impressed someone even had one somewhat locally.
@GorillaCookies2 жыл бұрын
The AMC V8s have significant power potential with just a few modifications and changes. A Comp Cams 268h cam and lifters, Edelbrock performer intake manifold and Holley 670 truck avenger carburetor wakes them big time.
@shartne2 жыл бұрын
I like he started with out starting fluid that is the sign of a good man smart man. your really don't want to use starting fluid is possible it hurts the engine. Makes the cylinders dry from washing the oil off.
@ThePheonix20092 жыл бұрын
I have bought and fixed old cars and trucks. I always take a crow bar with me on the trip home so I can use it to separate my butt cheeks when I make a stop. I have always made it back home safe though. Great video. Glad you made it back safe.
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
🤣😂 I’ll have to throw a crowbar into one of my tool bags for sure ! Thank you for watching !
@ScottSmiley992 жыл бұрын
Love watching you do things..... Keep a couple cotter pin sets around.... saves the screw drivers.... LOL "No power brakes and four drums" Young man, that is what I learned to drive with. Such a pampered generation.. Love your adventure.
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Thank for watching Scott !
@PrinceAlhorian2 жыл бұрын
She's got a weeee little manifold leak... Good to see the girl running. Got here through the 401 vids. Keep up the good work
@austinedwards19182 жыл бұрын
I brought one of these in the late 80's and it was awesome wish i did no sell it on my tour of Italy
@saschatrumm28522 жыл бұрын
What a dream car. It deserves to be rescued.
@blueridgebushcraft82942 жыл бұрын
There used to be people that could rebuild starters and alternators but no more. Keep up the good work brother. Don’t forget to tighten that reared up
@user-mp2qj6rs9c2 жыл бұрын
They do put a choke on that carb for a reason. It helps when starting a cold aspirated motor.
@timkirk37362 жыл бұрын
Such a great video series (all two of them) - you earned my subscription. Please complete the restoration of this beast and auction it off (I promise to bid). I had a 79 CJ5 and miss it every day!
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim ! We’ve been considering doing just that…. Finishing the restoration on the CJ5 and then auctioning it off in hopes that a viewer could get it and enjoy it. One of these rebuilds will also be a giveaway for sure 👍🏼
@timkirk37362 жыл бұрын
@@rebuildrescue I've dreamed of getting another CJ5 I know everyone raves about the 7 but there is something about the stance of the 5 that I love. PLEASE let me know if you need support for the project and I would absolutely be a bidder....or the most grateful recipient of a giveaway you've ever seen!
@normanjkew56182 жыл бұрын
Put Marvel Mystery Oil in the cylinders. Wait 24 hours. Awesome stuff!
@Knockee2 жыл бұрын
My papa has that EXACT Jeep, same year, same color (black), CJ5, and it has everything on it plus many many expensive and advanced features (expensive for the time and advanced for the time).
@Kjrealist7772 жыл бұрын
Good ole PB Blaster. I hope they’re sponsoring you, as much as you use it! We use it in the oilfield for almost everything!
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking they need to throw us a case or two !
@daleburnfart6845 Жыл бұрын
150 miles at 41 mph? That has to be some king of an achievement.
@bradgubanich88652 жыл бұрын
Wow. Just came across your videos and am amazed. What perseverance you had to keep at it, when you had your trailer there the whole time. Amazing mechanic you are and learned a lot. Especially had fun pausing your ride home and looking for clues to the roads you traveled and where your shop is. I’m from PA as well. Keep it up. thank you for taking the time to record these, it must add extra time to everything else your doing.
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Brad It was frustrating at times but also a ton of fun !
@dlloyd37392 жыл бұрын
Those mufflers are scary with no hangers and only clamps
@twinpinesranch2 жыл бұрын
Haha love the nest flying out!
@billowyvilla2 жыл бұрын
The starter solenoid is a common part. It's used on a lot of old Fords as well.
@batemanclan22 жыл бұрын
I was saying the same thing. Every parts store carries them
@soldierski16692 жыл бұрын
As a late teen in the early 90's working in the auto parts shop, you have a few flavors of them, but if he pulled it off and went to just about any autoparts store he could have gotten one.
@TalkieToaster.2 жыл бұрын
These old jeeps tend to have all sorts of random motors, Buick seems like a popular choice for a lot of the ones I've seen.
@Miohunter4442 жыл бұрын
That was nuts lol.. She sounds really healthy !! Glad to see you getting it going!
@skybarnum98592 жыл бұрын
FYI, if you have a hard time finding the solenoid or the price is outrageous, grab a starter relay for a 70s Ford, the mounting holes might be slightly different and need to be oblonged, but it will work.
@coffeeseven2 жыл бұрын
Short wheelbase with a fold down window and a top and sides that went on and off. The CJ5 was my dream car. RIP 1972 304.
@stuartwatson31782 жыл бұрын
thx mate caught up with the free plane liked all so far
@Papacarnivore152 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual. I especially loved your creativity and ingenuity in getting the Jeep started. Incredible!! Also, I appreciated that you drove the Jeep back to your shop instead of just loading it onto the trailer. YOU DA MAN!!!!!!!!!
@deborahdilley3525 Жыл бұрын
Love it from the UK. What a brilliant couple of videos. I'm in hospital the day after tomorrow for an operation and this really took my mind of it. God Bless Yawl
@dustyweasel412 жыл бұрын
I have the same starter -ack. Man that thing works great! Have jumped my Cummins on a cold morning with both batteries dead. I left the interior lights on.
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
These new jump starters are amazing ! Charge your phone or start a Mac truck !
@dustyweasel412 жыл бұрын
@@rebuildrescue for sure. Had our camper in storage and both batteries dies during the winter. The storage owner came over with the same brand and asked if he could help. Worked like a charm. I’ve helped more than a dozen people with dead batteries by the roadside. Beats that old heavy jump pack that had to be charged every time. And is way better than cables
@sandqwert2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found your channel, it was recommended by KZfaq's algorithm. I really like the format, you earned a subscriber !
@leemtb2 жыл бұрын
I love this channel! I really wish I had the time and money to do this as I love working on projects and bringing stuff back to life! Unfortunately it's a bit harder and more expensive to do this in the UK because you can't just find an old car that's been sat for 20 years and drive it on the roads legally, you have to book it in for an MOT to get a certificate of roadworthiness before you can drive it! Loving the 401 project as well and can't wait to see the finished result but rest up that leg brother otherwise you'll do yourself more damage and be off it for longer.
@eue0735 ай бұрын
Damn nice CJ5, have owned a pair and they are so nice. Greatings from Sweden
@dominicohea56242 жыл бұрын
Well done. Great perseverance
@shakes73332 жыл бұрын
Back when Jeep was a Jeep and not this garbage they claim to be a Jeep these days. Nice rescue!
@richarddannibale71317 күн бұрын
@@shakes7333 as a owner of a 46 cj2a with the flat 4 out of a 3b along with transmission with a 2in lift, it still out preforms my 07 jk Rubicon with lockers. Nothing is built like an old jeep!
@jackobite43462 жыл бұрын
Keep doing what you do, I like to see the mistakes bad calls all of it, the last thing utube needs is another fully edited perfect run, When you dropped the spark plug trying to hand screw them back in I got a huge burst of deja vu, of me and my dad working on his crappy car trying to get it to start so he could drive to work. Iv still got some of his spanners (wrenches) all the imperial ones in inches lol all mine are metric, its such a pain but yet I still keep them.
@csaasktheexpert2 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Body and Hood look like a AJ Manufacturing body. They where based in PA but went out of business in or around 1998. At the time, they built the nicest, strongest and heaviest fiberglass tubs. I still have one of their one piece front ends.
@1954jeremiah2 жыл бұрын
AJ's went out of business because AJ passed away,think it was around 1998,,I had 79 CJ 5,used some of his parts
@rstare17982 жыл бұрын
Finally subscribed. The CJ pulled me in. I have a 78 CJ5 I'm just starting to dismantle for a rebuild. No motor in my carcass and I don't know what to put in. I'm leaning towards a 300 Ford 6 just for the fun factor and cool old exhaust burble. A friend has several typical 305/350 motors. I'm not a snowflake, but seeing you pour gas in the carb and make sparks right above the throat made me cringe. I've has gas blow up on me on a fire and a friend was scorched when she lit a burn pile and didn't know her husband had dumped old gas on it. Be careful and I hope to see this one running.
@vannoyssanitation35032 жыл бұрын
Well I don't think V.G.G could handle watching this guy he would go nuts
@sandrapoyner13532 жыл бұрын
Love that nutty exhaust 😂👍🇦🇺
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
It was absolutely NUTS 😂🤣👍🏼
@Rebel96682 жыл бұрын
One of the reasons you're all over the road are those big tires. They're fine for off road use but for highway driving, just put a set of all season small truck radials or even car radials on it and it will handle a LOT better on the highway (past experience) and that loud hum of the tires will disappear too. Not saying that's your only problem but it can be significant and the ride quality on roads will improve too with car/light truck tires.
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
The tires are very aggressive for sure. I’m not sure what’s louder on it the exhaust or tires ! Lol
@robertwatson8182 жыл бұрын
I had similar ones on my Jeep and the "hunted" and bump steered with the slightest imperfection in the road surface.
@mikeyacullo2 жыл бұрын
Yessss that's the way to do it. Pull them plugs And lub them Pistons free. Works every time
@dereklee89342 жыл бұрын
ATF and a bit of acetone works wonders for freeing up cylinders and rings. It's a lot thinner and the acetone helps pull the ATF into the ring lands and down the cylinder. Those remote starter relays should be plentiful, they're super generic and used in many applications. Power in, power out and a signal from your ignition switch
@sporty1960712 жыл бұрын
Jeep starter is same as a old Ford, starter solenoid is Ford part too. One thing about AMC is they use a mix of ford, GM, Chrysler parts.
@jeffstoodley61552 жыл бұрын
I love that jeep i have always wanted one of those with the factory v8 in it. Good job
@chestypuller45912 жыл бұрын
Nice start on that old beauty! Didn't realize where you were until I saw some street signs. Mount Joy/Manheim. Wow. I'm from E-Town. Live in communist MD now. Hopefully moving south soon. Get to PA all the time. Love to stop in and see that jeep in person.
@crutch9582 жыл бұрын
Had a 79 and a 77 neither one went down the road straight I think its a steering gear problem, the 79 had a 360 very similar set up it would lift the front wheels a foot in the air in first very fast death trap but I loved every freakin min. of it, great content.
@Quacks02 жыл бұрын
43:15 Love your truck-front-with-working-headlights display on the wall :D
@francisgarza72742 жыл бұрын
It’s funny,in Texas we don’t usually have seized engine issues over long periods of time.Love your videos👍
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Francis
@Rebel96682 жыл бұрын
As far as the starter goes, back when I had my '78 CJ-5 it had a couple teeth missing o the flywheel and that caused me to get really good at changing the starter on mine, lol. It had the 258 straight six. Thing is I NEVER asked for a Jeep starter as if Jeep were printed on the box it always cost 20% more than it would for just an AMC starter and since I knew that they used the same engine in Gremlins back in the day I would always ask for a starter for a 1974 Gremlin with a 258. Always worked just fine :) 99% of the time I bought mine from an old fashioned auto parts store called Auto Value/General Auto Supply. They always told me if they didn't have the part in their warehouse they would find one within 24 hours and they were always true to their word. I tried once to buy one from NAPA and the guy behind the counter argued with me for 5 minutes that I needed a Jeep starter. I finally said, "Look here, sell me a starter for a Gremlin or I'll just go someplace else". He tried arguing again and I said, "Sorry, y'all just lost a customer over your 20% markup and arguing. Now you won't get a cent from me", and I walked out their door and have never been back to a NAPA since.
@lethargicmotorsport20252 жыл бұрын
Jeep was AMC in that era .
@bustersmith55692 жыл бұрын
This guy is lost ,,,,,,,,
@lazerbeam39282 жыл бұрын
I mistyped the year. It was a 1980 CJ5 that I purchased new in Nov 1979. My only true complaint with it was the darn quarter-round piece of metal on the rear of the door opening. Every time I would drag my fat butt out of the driver seat the back pocket on my Levi's would snag on it. Eventually I managed to tear out the rear pocket seam on every pair of jeans I owned. The CJ7 has nice big rectangular door opening and didn't have that issue.
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
🤣😂
@kammysutherland73202 жыл бұрын
Glad you made it back home safe!! Glad I found your channel I hope to see more on the CJ- I’m trying to brake my engine loose too 👍🏻been sitting for 30 years.
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Awesome ! We put a ton of 2 stroke oil in the cylinders and let it sit for hours. I’d let yours soak for a day or two at least !
@kammysutherland73202 жыл бұрын
@@rebuildrescue yes, I have been at it for 5 days now- I keep adding some in and trying to turn it with a breaker bar- Im going to get the tractor out and pull it backwards next 🤣👍🏻
@larryalexander48332 жыл бұрын
Just some advice . Use a good penetrating oil in cylinders or trans fluid with some acetone added or if bad rusted or stuck bad use vinuger . But don't let the vinuger sit in cylinders for more than week or two . Can eat into things . We use it in old tractors .
@richardmckinney83542 жыл бұрын
@@rebuildrescue Great job !
@hunterdavis16632 жыл бұрын
Next time you run into this problem pull some plugs and pour a little diesel into the cylinders ( I haven't watched the whole video maybe you try this ) it definitely works to help release the freedom's! 😂
@whitby9102 жыл бұрын
So far, you are doing things right. Diesel Creek has some competition at last. Great video(s).
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Clive ! And thank you for watching ! We have some really cool projects coming 👍🏼👍🏼
@twinkie272712 жыл бұрын
You can't be serious! This guy appears to know just enough to be dangerous. Matt knows what he's doing.
@whitby9102 жыл бұрын
@@twinkie27271 'Some competition' but, a long way behind Matt!
@Daddyrabbit_22 жыл бұрын
I believe half of his mistakes were due to the camera. Stage fright? Camera shy? Idkjs
@nwyoda87922 жыл бұрын
interesting passenger side motor mount.
@danhunter98662 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. I’ve got a 74 cj5 with a 232 amc, and yes, they wander all over the road and have sloppy steering. White knuckles daily.
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dan ! So Awesome ! These things are a crazy adventure to drive. Can’t wait to get it out on the trail and get it stuck in a deep mud hole ! Thank you for watching 👍🏼👍🏼
@504WorldWar12 жыл бұрын
I had a 1982 CJ-8, and can confirm they have loose steering. You just need to get used to it - light grip and let the wheel dance a bit in your hand.
@Ob1sdarkside2 жыл бұрын
It's alive! Pretty funny seeing those acorns coming out of the exhaust, makes me think of scrat from ice age
@CKILBY-zu7fq2 жыл бұрын
I own a CJ 5, and ill say it like it is. Nobody abandoned that jeep. Ground it better. Pull the plugs squirt some oil type substance, put more power. Varoom.
@TheDutchPathFinder12 жыл бұрын
Vice Grip Garage Derek would be proud of you. :-) Have a great 2022.
@joegoveia64992 жыл бұрын
Keep it simple. Always check for spark first. #1 thing in a no start condition on an older vehicle. And ive had so many MSD boxes that have gone bad. Even ones that are under a year old.
@flintcoat25962 жыл бұрын
Also, I agree with comment about atf and a bit of acetone in place of 2 stroke oil. Your 2 stroke oil is a logical alternative though.
@Frankie--da-fixer2 жыл бұрын
Replace the stabilizer shock on the steering,once you get it all lined out,those old keeps are great,you will love it!
@NoblesTx2 жыл бұрын
Your perseverance and attitude it’s what it’s all about. Subd, loved these last 2 videos 👍 something about getting old jeeps up and running gets me all jazzed up
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching !
@donguhl24992 жыл бұрын
You look like you were really busy in this episode... Your nuts must be exhausted!!!!!!!! :-)
@rebuildrescue2 жыл бұрын
😂🤣
@SophiaAphrodite2 жыл бұрын
Yep! I had a 78 CJ7 and it had the AMC 304 mated to a Chevy TH400.
@prefectionist2 жыл бұрын
You seem to be a very patient man! I really enjoyed the videos, looking forward to checking out some more. Good job!
@simontravis74522 жыл бұрын
Put the biggest grin on my face, i know i was late to the party, i watched the cessna first, so i cannot wait for the next project.
@Tripp.3192 жыл бұрын
“A squirrel sticking his nuts in the exhaust system.” “He never came back to get them”
@RetroRogue.2 жыл бұрын
That MSD ignition to someone who knows jack about cars looks brand new.