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Post by muddy78jeep on Jul 11, 2006 12:22:53 GMT -5
i have a 78 cj5 that is in the middle of being over hauled at the present time. i am doing a complete engine rebuild with performance everything to squeeze every ounce of horse power out of my 304. if any one has any tips that might help me out pls let me know.
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Post by Busted Knuckle Racing on Jul 11, 2006 13:14:43 GMT -5
Take some pics and keep us updated
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Post by rsmith on Jul 12, 2006 9:50:35 GMT -5
Good Luck on the CJ5 overhaul. My first Jeep to restore was a 75 CJ5. I had a 360 AMC w/ T15 3 speed and Dana 20 t-case. The engine had a Lunati Cam, Edlebrock Performer intake, 750 Edl carb and a DUI Distributor. Probably the item that made the most difference in performance to me was the DUI distributor. It is a bit pricey ($500 I think), but it brought my 360 to life. It is also a one wire distributor similar to a GM.
I bought the Edelbrock Carb before I started trail riding. It did not do well on inclines and such. Flat land mud riding it is fine, but I would recommend the Truck Avenger carb by Holley for better perfornace offroad. I personally have not run it, but have heard good reviews. It is strictly going to be a trail rig then I would recommend propane.
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Post by muddy78jeep on Jul 12, 2006 12:51:23 GMT -5
thanks for the input rsmith, i was looking at the avenger carb myself. i have even talked with a few people that have it on the rides. they say it is great. it seems that you know alot about the older jeeps. maybe i could get ya to help me out one day when i run into some trouble, haha.
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Post by muddy78jeep on Jul 12, 2006 13:19:28 GMT -5
at the moment i have dropped the gas tank, striped the inside of everything(removed seats, dash, steering column). my next job is to remove the locking hubs, gas and brake lines, and hopefully, if i can find an engine lift remove the engine. i am removing alot of un-needed stuff from it b/c i dont want it to be a daily driver but i want it to be something i can take out when i want to. prolly gonna remove hubs, gas/brake lines, and other stuff behind the dash thoughout this week.
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Post by rsmith on Jul 13, 2006 10:31:05 GMT -5
Anytime - I am a sucker for old Jeeps.
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Post by muddy78jeep on Jul 14, 2006 9:48:47 GMT -5
i'm stuck in the process of tearing the jeep down. i cannot see how the brake calipers come off for the front. i think there is a pin that is holding them on to the caliper mount but i cannot see where it is. if anyone knows how to remove brake calipers on the 78 cj5 pls let me know.......
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Post by rsmith on Jul 14, 2006 10:59:45 GMT -5
I can't remember off the top of my head, but I thought I remember an allen head bolt sticking in from the back. That my be a Chevy that I am thinking of, but it should have some bolt holding them on. If you have taken those out then convince it a little with a hammer.  |
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Post by muddy78jeep on Jul 14, 2006 12:07:56 GMT -5
there is an allen head bolt on the bottom back of the caliper, i removed it. i think that is what is holding it on also. maybe the caliper is just rusted on and needs some of the down south convincing, hahah!
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Post by jharfst on Jul 28, 2006 19:17:29 GMT -5
Cool! I'm slowly working on a 78 CJ5 as well. Perhaps we can share info sometime? Mine currently has a 258 but I got a 304 to swap in. I'm gonna keep mine as a daily driver though, so I'm not going as rad as you on this one.
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Post by muddy78jeep on Jul 31, 2006 10:36:58 GMT -5
yea, sounds like a good idea. maybe even help each other out with the hard stuff sometimes...... well guys i finally got those brake calipers off, there was a key type wedge that holds the calipers onto the mount. hahah....i had the go buy the book to figure that one out!! well jharfst, hit me up sometime and we'll get together..........
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