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| Author: | cgass [ Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Postal Jeep Problem |
Hey all, trying to help out a friend with something. He just picked up a 1984 DJ5M for dirt cheap. It needs a little work but nothing too pressing. The biggest issue at the moment is that it loses compression during hill climbs. I haven't had a chance to drive it myself yet, but my friend seems to think it's the head gasket (there is some leaking). Any other thoughts? I was thinking piston rings as well. Edit: I should add that it's an AMC 150 straight 4 |
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| Author: | Budke [ Tue May 01, 2012 6:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Postal Jeep Problem |
It's got a carb, that's what they do. Something about the float bowl sticking or something like that. It's what swayed me away from getting a 4.2 YJ when I had gotten my YJ. There could be an underlying problem though as well. Ask over on jeepforum.com. they always help me over there Sent using the force |
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| Author: | vincennescrd [ Wed May 02, 2012 3:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Postal Jeep Problem |
Yes it's the bowl on the carb. Had same problem with my buggy. Get a carb off road kit and it will solve it. All it is really is a heavier bowl spring. |
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| Author: | Jeepin'WNC [ Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Postal Jeep Problem |
Good luck with your DJ5M. I'd like to find one and convert to 4wd. I'm a bit partial to the "mail Jeeps" my dad retired with 38 years of Postal service, his brother is also a retired Postal worker; and I have almost five years in... |
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