The starter switch needs to be changed to a button on the dash

• Buy a new switch
• Remove all of the old wiring
• Install new switch

It's time to compression test the engine and update the wiki page!

The alternator is not charging, voltage is around 12.05 when running. I have another alternator that I should be able to use.

Just like it sounds. It was held on there by some kind of construction adhesive or something.

The fuel system is garbage, the Solex carb is not putting out enough fuel to the motor and the fuel pump is putting out too much pressure.

Todo:

• Replace the Solex carb with the Carter YF
• Remove the fuel pressure regulator
• Install the mechanical fuel pump in after the electric (Using electric pump to prime the fuel mechanical pump)
• Plumb the fuel system.

Parts needed

• 90 degree fittings
• fuel line
• fuel fittings

The jeep has been sitting outside for almost a year and a half now, it needs to be cleaned up.

It seems like this is a pretty common problem with ignition coils out there. I have the extra, so I'm going to try to reproduce the issue later in the week.

The wheels are currently kind of rusty, it would be nice to put a coat of paint on them. I'm thinking black paint.

Parts needed

• Black paint

It needs to be mounted to the roll cage.

Parts needed

• Bartact TAOFEH - Roll Bar Fire Extinguisher Holder steel brackets

We need a switch panel to mount switches to.

Related issues

• #25 Add a fuse/relay box and add a wiring harness
• #28 Wire the ignition system into the fuse/relay box
• #29 Wire the starting system into the fuse/relay box
• #26 Wire the head lights and tail lights
• #23 Replace the running lights on the front of the jeep

They need to be replaced.

The water in the radiator look gross, it needs to be flushed.

The drivers front is broken and it needs to be replaced. I already have the springs and ordered the rest of the parts this morning.

The top two leafs are broken on the drivers side.

I'm going to fix the fuel system for real this time, the fuel line coming out of the bottom of the gas tank is kinked and leaking. The tank is empty, so is the carb and fuel system. It's time to simplify the setup.

So far, I have a Carter YF 938 SD carburetor and an AC 572 fuel pump. Both were purchased from Old Jeep Carbs, LLC. They are original equipment for the jeep.

The fuel line is going to be 1/4 inch rubber line. Already have fittings for the pump and the carb.

Questions

• Line positioning

Todo

• Remove the fuel tank and existing hard line.
• Remove the fuel lines up to the carb.
• Replace metal line from tank to fuel pump
• Install fuel pump
• Install carburetor
• Plumb in system
• Send warrantee info

We need to figure out the water temperature. Picked up one from Tractor Supply, the original wiring for it is still in the jeep.

The high lift jack needs to be mounted to the jeep, maybe on the back.

Parts needed

• Mounting bracket

Ideas

Ordered one from Amazon, we'll see how it looks.

Last weekend I took a trip to Tennessee and picked up a Warn HS9500I winch. It's a best and it needs to be mounted and wired in. Right now the exiting bull bar and other mounting brackets need to go.

Todo:

• Remove the existing mounting bracket from the winch
• Remove bull bar and other old winch mounting parts
• Build and install a winch mount

It would be nice for the jeep to have a tachometer. This video explains how to add one to the coil.

Parts needed

• tachometer

It's not pumping fuel at all, it needs to be replaced.

The lights and wiring for the lights need to be removed from the front bumper.

I'm not a fan of how it looks, maybe it should go.

Hello new CJ-3B! It needs to run.

The left side is missing it's grease zerk, it needs to be replaced.

Parts needed

• Leaf spring shackle bolts x2
• Rancho RS6636 shackle kit

The jeep needs to be safer, so we need seat belts.

Parts needed

• Seat belt harness

The passenger side works great, the drivers side is broken.

They are pretty broken and need to be replaced.

Parts needed

• Blazer C534BAK LED 3/4 in. Round Amber Clearance and Side Marker Light with Rubber Grommet x2
• Wiring

Other info

The old ones are dirty because the fuel mixture is too rich, I need to fix that too.

I am not a fan of this type of screw, it needs to be replaced with grade 8 bolts.

We are going to rebuild the fuel system.

• Drain the fuel tank
• Install a fuel shut-off valve
• Move the fuel pump to the firewall
• Change the fuel filter

Parts I have:

• Fuel pump
• 6 feet of fuel line
• A lot of clamps

The bracket needs to be cleaned up.

• Remove the paint from the bracket
• Paint the bracket
• Add new hardware for the bracket
• Mount the bracket

Once the jeep warms up and drives for a bit, the brake lights stay on. Something is wrong with the brake light switch.

Todo

• Replace the brake light switch
• Wire in the new switch

Parts needed

• Brake light switch

The jerry can holder is a mess, it needs to be refinished.

Most of the brakes are missing parts.

I removed the headlight buckets and wiring while waiting on the paint to dry on the leaf springs. They're currently being stripped. I should paint them tomorrow and start on the wiring harnesses.

Parts needed

• Screws to hold it to the body
• Headlight junction block (3 post) x2

Todo

• Wire the brake light switch to a relay
• Headlight harness
• Taillight harness
• Mount the tail lights
• Front LED lights
• Taillights and license plate light

It does not work, although it looks like the temperature and gas gauges may work.

The grease points on the jeep are original and really gross. I'm going to replace it all with new fittings and grease the jeep.

Todo:

• Tie rod end & socket
  • Left side
  • Right side
• Steering knuckle & arm
  • Left side
  • Right side
• Kingpin bearing
  • Left side
  • Right side
• Rear leaf springs
  • Left side
  • Right side
• Front leaf springs
  • Left side
  • Right side
• Steering Bellcrank
• Steering tie rod

I started removing bolts and broke a few. It needs to be fixed.

I need to take a look at the exhaust valves and possible adjust them.

Parts needed

• Feeler gauge
• Valve cover gasket

I'm not a big fan of the location of the fuel pump and fuel filter, it needs to be moved to the other side of the engine.

Parts needed

• Fuel line
• bolts

The bracket that holds the bracket to the headlight bucket is crushed and needs to be fixed.

The jeep needs to be rewired with modern relays. I've already ordered some from amazon.

Parts needed

• GOOACC 6 Pack Automotive Relay Harness Set 5-Pin 30/40A 12V SPDT with Interlocking Relay Socket and Harnesses,2 years Warranty
• Yueton 100pcs Female Fully Insulated Wire Crimp Terminal Nylon Quick Connectors Wiring Spade
• KKmoon DC 12V 10 Way Blade Fuse Box Holder with LED Warning Light Kit for Car Boat Marine Trike
• 5 Pcs Dual Row 12 Position Screw Terminal Strip 600V 15A + 400V 15A 12 Postions Pre Insulated Terminal Barrier Strip Red /Black 10 Pcs
• Absolute USA SLT38 3/8-Inch x 100-Feet Split Loom Tube

The blinkers do not work.

The mirror is rusty and needs to be rebuilt

Parts needed

• 2 screws

The ignition system needs to be rewired with a relay and a switch to control it.

The license plate bracket needs to be restored. It is currently disassembled and soaking in Evapo-rust. It needs to be painted and reassembled.

The light is also broken and need to be replaced or repaired.

Some parts of the Jeep look pretty rusty and need some paint. This is kind of an on-going project.

The latch hardware was gross, it has been replaced.

This weekend I started pulling apart the Carter YF (not sure what model) that came with the CJ. It may be worth it to restore it and use it instead of the Solex.

Parts needed

• Repair kit

Todo

• Find a rebuild kit
• Take apart the carb and clean it
• Rebuild it