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superj: are you talking about the idle screw on the throttle link ? If so, it's set in the middle. i have it set so it idles at 700 - 750 after it's warmed up. as for the timing, i believe it's set to 5 deg btc (to spec).

superj: i am letting it warm up before the adjustments. the idle mixture screws are set at about 2 1/2 - 3 turns out. turning them in further causes the idle to drop about 50 rpm's and not nearly as smooth.

Hi all, I have a 1979 CJ7 with a 304 v8. I had the carb rebuilt (original to the jeep) and I'm now trying to set the idle. I set the idle screw and the mixture screws (2 of them) where it idles fine. After I put a load on the engine (drive it 10 feet), it will not idle. Any ideas what i'm...

I need to buy a 15 gal. replacement fuel tank for my 79 CJ7. Was planning on a steel tank. The 3 brands I'm looking at are Crown, Omix-ada and Spectra Premium. The Crown is the most expensive, however, has the longer (1 yr) warranty. Does anyone have experience with these brands ...

Thanks for the quick reply and the advice. I'll give it a try. By the way, the gas is new. Thanks for the warning.

I have a 1979 CJ7 with a 304 5.0L. 3 years ago the engine was fogged and the jeep stored. It's now to the point where I can start it. Yesterday, I spent about 40 minutes trying to keep it running (another problem). Started it many time (about 25). In between tries (with the keys out of the...

Hi all, I'm changing the exhaust on a '79 CJ7 304 5.0L from headers to the original manifolds and Y pipe. On the passenger side I found the Y pipe cannot be pulled tight to the manifold because the manifold bolts are not threaded all the way. I do not have a manual, however, the '80 manual...

Hi all. I have a 1979 CJ7 with a 304 5.0L v8. The oil dipstick metal tube has come off the engine. I cannot seem to figure how this goes back on, or how to repair it if it's broken. Can someone tell me how the tube fits on the engine ? And, if possible, how to make it stay in place. Maybe...

On the driver side of the transmission crossmember on my 79 CJ7, there are 3 bolts holding it to the frame. 2 of the bolts are broken off (I'm assuming to nuts welded inside the frame). I'd like to repair the bolts without removing the crossmember. Anyone have suggestions / experience...

Thanks everyone, I was able to get a set.

I have a 79 CJ7 with a 5.0L v8 with no exhaust. I recently ordered exhaust manifolds and now working on the pipes. Can anyone tell me if a pre assembled exhaust Y pipe can be installed while on the ground (or slightly jacked up ) ? I would like to do this myself, however, do not have...

I'm not exactly sure of the carb - i'm sure it's the original. Thanks for the suggestions everyone. This gives me plenty to start with.

i have a 79 CJ7 with v8 5.0L that stalls going up hill. it seems to run out of gas. if i let it sit for 5 minutes, it starts and it seems to run fine. the gas tank and lines are fine. the problem is somewhere starting with the fuel pump onwards. has anyone experienced this and know what i...

Looking for a pair of exhaust manifolds for a 79 CJ7, v8 (i think it's a 304, 5.0L ? - not exactly sure as i am not a mechanic). Any help would be appreciated. Please leave contact info on post.