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OM617 and NSG370 in 90 YJ

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Sun, 08/01/2010 - 21:08
I'm looking to swap out a 4 banger out of a 90 YJ. I have a OM617 Mercedes Diesel engine sitting in my garage. I wanna put it in the YJ seeing as its an easy engine to run... no electronics, mechanical fuel injection, can run on veggie... etc. I'd like to mate it up to a NSG370 seeing as it seems to
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Loss of power and Popping or back fire sound

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Sun, 08/01/2010 - 17:08
98 Tj, 4.0 W/Auto, stock except for Header, 31x10.50 tires, winch and warn bumper w/tire carrier. Started getting worse gas mileage, Sometimes on take off has loss of power, sounds and feels like old vehicle with choke sticking or low speed circuit too rich, smells like too rich mixture at exhaust.
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Converting a NV241J to NV241OR...seems possible.

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Sun, 08/01/2010 - 17:08
From what little information I found so far it seems like it's rather simple to convert the NV241J to a NV241OR by just changing the guts... Other than needing a longer chain and the larger driven/drive sprockets, what else is needed?
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My Swap.

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Sun, 08/01/2010 - 03:08
OK i found out that the tranny i want to go with is either the ford T18 of a NP435 ford version. Both of these have the granny low first gear(6.32/6.68) that i am looking for and novak has adapters to hook up my np231 case. The adapter is 3.2in long. And i have a set of d44s to put in this winter al
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ARB Locker Noise

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Sun, 08/01/2010 - 03:08
I just had ARB lockers installed front and rear. I went out to test them about an hour ago. They worked fine. Then I wanted to see how far I could cross up the axles. When I achieved the flex I was looking for I would shut off the engine and check for clearance/binding issues. Everything cycled
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Axle disconnect cheap fix

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Sat, 07/31/2010 - 19:07
I have a 1987 Cherokee with the junk vacuum disconnect. It left me stranded on the beach the other day,won't happen again. I took it apart,removed the vacuum motor and shaft,got a 3/8 3 inch long bolt,2 nuts,3 washers and fixed it.The bolt replaces the shaft,one nut locks the shift fork in place,wit
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79-86 CJ7 Front Braking Improvements

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Sat, 07/31/2010 - 17:07
Friends, I am working on upgrading my front brakes on my '85 CJ-7. I have a set of Dana 44's underneath, 5x5.5, and running 35's. The 44 up front has the stock outers, and the rear are disc as well. I have a dual-diaphragm booster with increased bore, ready to be installed. I have a new disc/disc pr
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2003 TJ Air Conditioner Question

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Sat, 07/31/2010 - 16:07
Does anyone know the total capacity of R134a for a 2003 Wrangler with 4.0?I know it is posted on a decal on top of the radiator,but mine is messed up and halfway torn off.I have been trying to charge mine,am up to 2 cans of refrigerant,and the compressor is still cycling on and off.I know this is a
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How to change the idler pulleys?

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Sat, 07/31/2010 - 04:07
Howdy I have a tj with the 4.0 liter engine and need to change the pulley out on the fan belt tension arm. I have tried to remove the mounting bolt with a torx socket with no success. what is the trick? Thanks for any help
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tow bar

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Fri, 07/30/2010 - 23:07
Does anyone have any advice/recommendations on tow bars for a TJ?
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yj frame rotted on passenger side rear wheelwell

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Fri, 07/30/2010 - 15:07
My 91 yj has sreious frame rot over the full lenght of the passenger side rear wheelwell; is there anyone who knows if there is a box tubing replacement frame repair kit available for this area
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Sway Bar Question

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Fri, 07/30/2010 - 06:07
Ok I have a 05 LJ it has a short arm Lift from RE so I'm runnig stock sway bars and I'm trying to find new ones for a better stability on and off road and I've read a little about the currie anti rock and the new JKS Switch Blade and was wondering if anybody had Any thoughts on these or another kind
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tranny fluid types for nv3550

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 23:07
nv3550 needs new fluid but dealer wants 20 dollars for a quart of theirs they say it is the only oil they stock for this trans is there any other oil i can use??? please help as i'm leaving in 3 days and need it serviced before i go any one please help
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What year is my Engine?

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 17:07
Hi, I have a 1989 Jeep Wrangler Automatic. It's suppost to have the 2.5L, but I have a 4.2L Inline 6. So I took the serial number off the engine to find out what year it is, but can't find anywhere online to get the info. Hopefully you can help. I even went into a Jeep Dealership Service Cente
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Job market not growing fast enough for big rebound

www.topix.net - forums - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 12:50
1 Comment, last updated on Jul 29, 2010 by Farah
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CHEROKEE FLARES

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 03:07
HELLO , I WOULD LKE TO TAKE OFF THE STOCK PLASTIC FLARES OF MY XJ..I LOOKED IT OVER AND THERES ALOT OF PLASTIC THAT GOES INTO THE WHEEL WELLS..WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF REMOVEING THEM....ANYONE DONE THIS... THANKS STEVE
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COOLING ISSUE

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 14:07
HELLO, IS IT OK TO RUN YOUR ENGINE WITHOUT THE HEATER CORE??,,IVE BY PASSED IT BECAUSE OF A LEAK ITS A 2.5 L 4 CYL THANKS FOR ANY INPUT STEVE
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Help lost with erratic spark

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 14:07
I have a 93 Grnd w/4.0 It died one day and since I have replaced all sensors, coil, ecm, plugs, wires, ignition switch, and timing set ect. It will start and run but very rough when revved it backfires through the exhaust but at 2500 rpms it smooths out. The timing is dead on teh compression is gr
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Shawn M. Laity Memorial Ride (August 22)

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 03:07
Please join Blue Mountain Jeep Alliance (BMJA) on Sunday, August 22, 2010 to remember one of our great friends, Shawn Laity. Shawn was a very active member of BMJA and was the kind of guy that would do anything for anyone. He always had a smile on his face and never walked away from someone in need.
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CJ-7 Hard Top and Doors For Sale - Central Florida - $1400

www.jpmagazine.com - forums - Mon, 07/26/2010 - 23:07
OEM Jeep hard top and doors off of a 1982 CJ-7. $1400 - Top is nutmeg (tan) with slight fading and factory bronzed windows. Includes all mounting hardware. Great condition. - Doors are nutmeg and sun yellow. Some corrosion in exterior handle area. - Located on the east central coast of Florida (
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