I’ve got a 76 CJ 5 stored in my barn waiting for some attention, it’s got carburetor and ignition issues and I bought something newer and better and it got parked. It hasn’t been on the road in 25 or more years and I just found your CJ 7 videos, they are giving me motivation to get the old girl running again.
I don't know about the rest of y'all, but I like watching couples enjoy the same hobby ☺️ Cassie and Ben are my top couples channel to watch along with Garage Couple. May GOD continue to Bless you and your loved ones 🙏🏼
I used a 5 gallon gas can and a fuel line running into it on my CJ5 to get it running enough to see what all it needed. Turns out it needed a fuel tank because mine was all full of water and mud from the previous owner. Can’t wait to see where this build goes. Nice work so far keep it up.
The reason you got water was probably from todays gasoline blend of 10% ethanol. Ethanol is an alcohol, which absorbs moisture when it sits for a few months and eventually separates into 2, as you noticed. Ethanol free gas, typically 90octane is best to use for carbureted engines and small equipment.
My wife was on the couch on her phone while I was watching the video. She looks up and shouts. She’s got on my shoes. It scared me to death. She just bought shoes like yours this past week. lol.
I'm not Mr. Safety but man I'd wear some safety glasses spraying carb cleaner. I've gotten that stuff in my eyeballs and it tends to melt my contacts. Good to see you guys back online. SEMPER PARATUS!
I have a 77 CJ7 that I daily drive. It was a barn find, I slowly restored every system and upgraded evertying I could to make a fun family criuser. I love this Jeep. Keep up the good work on your CJ7, I can't wait to see it back on the road.
Looks like the pilot bearing has seized up a bit. That’s why the clutch isn’t disengaging fully. Also, with the choke closed it should idle between 110 and 1500 I believe. Then once off the step it should idle down to 650 or so. Check to make sure the choke linkage is working correctly. I would also flush the brake fluid by bleeding the brakes.
If you aren’t going to drop the tank, you could install a marine filter setup that separates water. Raycor is a brand. They make diesel water separators also.
So awesome to see you guys get it running! I feel your pain having a fault fuel tank. Had the tank in my CJ lined with Red Kote when it was new and it began to delaminate and peel. Then the tank got rusty. I've been looking for a fix for it for years as it's a custom tank made by Trailquest for a CJ frame to a YJ body. They had to stop producing them so ordering a replacement isn't an option.
Look into HEI ignition and Ford Distributor cap conversion. Does wonders waking up the motor and reliability. Costs less than buying an after market HEI system and is just as good. Clean the tank with hydrochloric acid.
I kinda laughed when you talked about budgeting, you know what Jeep stands for don’t you ? Just Empty Every Pocket! I should know , I’ve owned 4 CJ 7’s.
@@JeepGearGadgets good work wood still do a fuel systems. Flush carry around some surplus fuel filters. And change emissions and fill hoses on jeep...cheep insurance. I say😅😅
Look for a vacuum leak with that high idle. Also id recommend hitting up Walmart n grabbing a couple of those ketchup bottles like restaurants use n put gas in em to squirt gas in carbs n they work good for filling the float bowl cuz they fit right in the vent tube. Definitely get away from the starting fluid unless its a last resort. But overall not too bad. N nobody ever learned anything by not trying so keep doing you n learning through experience
Some of them old old jeeps like that you have to get the RPM's up to change them into gear. Even going into reverse. But it sounds good for an old jeep. I love them old jeeps
Check for a faulty gas cap. If it has been sitting for a year, the rain has probably found it's way into the tank from the fuel inlet/gas vapor are of the cap.
Same problem happened to my Cj, except the excessive amount of water, 😄 you need to check the fuel sample after a while, the filter and carb can be dirty again and car wont keep idle. my tank is rusting so bad because the Cj was sitting to long and the tank had to be cleaned up or changed, mine was cleaned.. but hopefully your tank is not rusting as bad as mine was
I’m having the same problem with my 91 yj and was about to drop the tank to drain the old fuel and just seen how y’all pumped it out instead so that’s what I’m gonna try doing this week..
I’ve got to ask. Given the vehicle had been sitting with unknown fuel for an extended amount of time why wouldn’t you check the fuel in the tank 1st and then move forward in the fuel system?
I would assume that rain seeped into the tank. Was the gas cap NOT on while being stored? A big hole in the filler hose? A big hole in the top of the gas tank?
Thanks! Work got crazy and just didnt have time for videos for a while. We will probably swap over to a sniper at some point, first i just want to make sure we can get this running and driving to see what all it needs!
Todays fuel has ethonal in it. Ethanol attracts water. Thats why they invented " recreational fuel " which is just the same ethonal free fuel they have sold in marinas for years. There is nothing wrong with your Jeep, you just need to put " rec fuel " in it if you are going to let it sit. The same goes for anything else that runs on gasoline.
@@JeepGearGadgets yeah dump gass and make effort to clean tank offa jeep... IMHO. Carry around a few filters and spare tubing...Flush. Line to tank good tooo!!
looks like the vehicle has been drowned, I'd pull the head to make sure theirs no mud on top of the pistons, and check the intakes and exhausts on the head, or you'll wear your cylinder bores and rings and perhaps your valve guides and seats, or you could just pull the intake and, or the exhaust manifolds to check for mud
You should still removed the fuel tank and clean it or you will have periodic acceleration and idol problems because the garbage left in the tank will get sucked up in your carb and clog your jets. Ask me how I know???
It's the dum-dum show! Though you'd all wold know more than this. Hey, anyone that's pulled an old vehicle out of the weeds for rebuilding, knows that the fuel system begins with the fuel tank, then the lines, fuel bowl and pump etc. Drop the fuel tank, throw in a length of chain, seal it up (after removing the sending unit) throw a gallon of kerosene in and "shake dat thang" . Eastwood makes a nice fuel tank sealer kit that will seal up pinholes from rust.
Thanks for this explanation. Obviously the source is the fuel tank, I don’t have the most knowledge or experience, but rarely do I see or hear people who pick up old vehicles immediately drop the fuel tank for a vehicle that was running fine a year ago.
