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    I removed my A/C compressor. Here's how it ended up.

    I didn't want the AC on my '87 YJ. Compressor doesn't have any freon, who knows why. I looked @ on line and found a GREAT posting about what a guy had done the same thing. So, I ordered the Dorman Air Compressor By Pass Pulley part #34237 on Amazon. Purchased a Dayco 5060805 belt he said he...
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    1987 YJ changing the automatic transmission filter and fluid

    I searched the web to find any," tips", on dropping the pan and filter on my '87 YJ. Although I've had greasy hands for well over 1/2 century plus, still always search web for a ," refresher" and tips. Not too much out there on auto trans service on my YJ, so I thought I explain what I did best...
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    I'm pretty sure I screwed up!

    '87 YJ, 4.2, auto my new ,( And I'm pretty sure LAST Jeep project), code named ," Road Warrior Jeep"! This is how it started.... Turn signal , high beam cluster bulbs not working, and plug screwed up fixed that, last weekend. No instrument cluster bulbs working, gas gauge," twitchy ", yanked...
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    If your transmission skid plate bolts break, then what?

    Narrowing down my, " Last Jeep Project List" , and got to wondering....... " if I want to drop trans and do work on it, what is BEST way to repair broken skid plate bolts that go up in the frame"? ( One candidate is solid, but, auto trans may not be healthy, another is in pieces and all 3 skid...
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    Need advice on YJ that caught my eye

    I' m between Jeeps at the moment!( sold my '89 YJ project a couple of months ago). Just finished rebuilding a '86 4.2 and nothing to install it in!! An '87 YJ 120,000 miles, auto trans, ( A999 I THINK), caught my eye. Frame is solid,( rare for NE Pa.!), body fairly rust free as well,( floor...
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    Just confirming this will work

    Here us the story..... HAD a '89 YJ. ( last summer," my retirement project"). Got a rebuild able '86 4.2 to drop in it, but, never got the chance. Got an ," WOW I can' t refuse this offer" to sell YJ. Was 1/2through rebuild on '86 engine at the time. TRIED to sell as a package deal,but, guy...
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    Looking for small expansion plugs

    I have a '86 4.2 I'm looking to rebuild this winter and drop in my '89. Gathering some parts before I rip it into hundreds of pieces and send block to machine shop. I can't seem to find the 2 SMALL expansion plugs under the intake, between the larger ones in the pic. The larger ones, no...
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    Where can I find this air filter part?

    I'm getting the items, parts ready for my '89 Jeep projects for spring. Got the motor to rebuild, now, to hunt down this part/ setup. The main issue is the part to bolt to top of carb to start it all. Check out pic. Looks like a kit, but, I've seem parts like this that they got from a donor. Any...
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    Will a 1989 4.2 head fit on a 1986 engine

    I have a 1989 YJ, 4.2, 209,000 n change on motor. I found a nice rebuild able 1986 4.2. Vin number on the '86 block says it was built April 24, 1986. This '86 motor has the PLASTIC valve cover, BUT, no center bolts on the rockers to hold it down, but the other hold down bolts are for a plastic...
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    HEI wiring

    Before I start, I better make sure! This is on a '89 YJ, 4.2 engine. Watched a coupla 2-3 U Tube videos on how to do this. Pretty straight forward, except for wiring! They state pull red wire at firewall plug, find splice to resister wire for coil, cut out, use that 12 volt LARGE red wire for...
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    Different pump arms on fuel pumps! Beware!

    This is on my '89 YJ. Thursday's," To Do List" was replaced the fuel pump, (one on the jeep is old looking n rusty,), new Carter Carb. No issues with it, but, figured, New tank sending unit, new carb, might as well do old looking pump! Now fuel system is all new, no issues for long time!!! I...
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    Motocraft 2100 or 2150 carb swap suppliers

    Just got my '88 YJ, carter carb on it. Looking to toss this and get a Motocraft 2100 or 2150 for it. I see some adapter plates to bolt it down @ on line, but, looking for carb set up for my 4.2,( jets etc.) I tried to find Gronk performance and Copblock, but, no can find? I see adopters on E...