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Tech Articles 

Tech Articles


Here's a collection of Tech Articles I've put together. Enjoy!

Meanwhile if your Full Size Jeep is broken, you're more than welcome to contact me -- I'm always happy to help out if I can.

Engine, Fuel, Emissions
Tips for Passing Emissions
Electric Fuel Pump Installation
FSJ V8 Vacuum Routing
Vacuum and Emissions Explained
Emissions Vapor Canister
Thermostat Swap & Tips
Cooling System Myths

Electrical
CB Radio & Antenna Quick Buyer Tips
Alternator Troubleshooting
Delco-Remy Alternator Rebuild
(Jeep, AMC, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, GM, GMC, International, Jaguar, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Volvo, etc.)


Off-Road
On-Board Air Design and Installation

Brakes and Steering
Budget rubber extended brake lines
Extended Stainless Steel Hoses vs. Rubber
Ball Joint Replacement
Saginaw Power Steering Pump Rebuild
(Jeep, AMC, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, GM, GMC, Internationa, Jaguar, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Volvo, etc.)


Car Audio Upgrades
Sound Deadening Treaments
Simple and Cheap Car Stereo Upgrades

Simple and Cheap FSJ Upgrades
Keeping Leaves out of the Fresh Air Intake
Windshield Washer System Upgrades
Cargo Hold Down System

Other Stuff
Jeep Systems Engineering
Building a Swedish Mauser Scout for deer hunting

In the Works...
Dana 44 Hub Teardown and Service
(Jeep, Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, GMC, International, etc.)

Carburetor Troubleshooting

Installation Guides

The following product installation guides and tech articles are available.

Product Install Guide
Hand-wound reproduction door lock springs for 1979-1991 FSJ DoorSpringInstall.pdf