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 BRAKES |
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Duplex front brakes by Ruud Pol |
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CJ brake shoes—crappy, crappier and
crappiest by Dan C. |
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Disc-brake upgrade by Paul Gardner |
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Economical solution for an overly
puny disc brake master cylinder by Jesse Katz |
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Fixing the brakes inside an M5
wheel hub by Dave Vella |
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Sidecar brake
installation by Kent berg |
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CARBURETORS |
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Fixing leaky Mikuni knock-off carbs
by Dave Vella |
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Renewing
a pair of PZ24 carbs, part I by Pete Murphy |
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Renewing
a pair of PZ24 carbs, part II by Pete Murphy |
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Carburetor
cleaning, pdf format (in Chinese with English
translations) by Bill Taylor |
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Getting familiar with stock CJ carburetors
by Ross Kowalski |
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M1M/Mikuni dyno
test by Thomas Tjäderbäck |
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Adapting grease fittings for carb
balancing by Bill Taylor |
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Installing manometer ports on CJ
carbs by Favian Scioscia |
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Making a manometer (carburetor
synchronizer) by Favian Scioscia |
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Building the world's cheapest carb balancer
by Ross Kowalski |
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Drilling out carburetor jets by Dan C. |
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Drill bit size index by Dan C. |
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A few words about
carbs by McKinnon & Middler |
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Repairing a missing slide guide in a Mikuni
copy by Richard Cook |
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DIPSTICK
MODS |
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Making a flexible dipstick by Dave
Vella |
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Flexible dipstick by Paul Morgan |
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Oil dipstick with temperature guage by Francois Roux |
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Oil dipstick with temperature guage
by Murray
Bowden |
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DUCKBOARDS |
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Decent duckboards for twenty bucks by Dan C. |
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Building a set of duckboards by
Woody Burns |
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ELECTRICAL
(Also see IGNITION and VOLTAGE REGULATOR) |
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6V CJ750 wiring diagram by Steve Christo |
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12V wiring
diagram by Chris Jordan |
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12V wiring diagram based on the wiring on my
bike by Jeff Pierce |
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Diode diagram (a continuation of the above)
by Jeff Pierce |
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Modifications to improve the 6V charging
system by Dan C. |
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Installing a Voltmeter with on-off switch by
George Hagerty |
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An ammeter for your CJ by Ross Kowalski |
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6V LED lighting project by Tom Denison |
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LED lighting system
installation by Francois Roux |
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6V LED lighting project by Ross Kowalski |
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Replacing light
sockets by Will Aygarn |
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LED daytime running
light headlamp by Miin Leong |
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Sidecar lighting
enhancements |
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Comparison of the R71 and early M72
headlamp by Lutz Kraus |
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12V starter motor
maintenance, pdf format (in Chinese with English
translations) by Bill Taylor |
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CJ750 Family Electronic Ignition and
Improved Charging System by Tim Conner |
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6V battery charging
simplified by Francois Roux |
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OHV alternator
rotor repair by Bill Taylor |
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Alternator rotor removal tool by Murray Bowden |
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Forward thrust
bracket for the generator by Francois Roux |
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Useful hints for
identifying and testing generators by Cajun Mike |
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Ignition switch and warning lamps by John
Nash |
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Ignition switch replacement for an M1S by
Richard Cook |
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Testing and replacing a defective
ignition switch by Richard Cook |
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12V magneto
conversion project by Ross Kowalski |
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Repairing a
6V horn
by Ross Kowalski |
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Vintage style
taillight wiring by Dan C. |
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Vintage style wiring by Tony Salvatore |
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Separate switch for taillights and sidelight
by Richard Cook |
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Using a trailer connector to run wiring to
the sidecar by Richard Cook |
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6V AGM battery installation by Tom Denison |
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ENGINE |
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OHV rebuild
from Kuazike by Bill Taylor |
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OHV engine
repair manual by Bill Taylor |
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Everything
you ever wanted to know about CJ crankshafts by Bill Taylor |
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OHV crankshaft
placement by Bill Taylor |
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Pulling an OHV engine by Steve Christo |
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Decoking a sidevalve by Steve Christo |
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Engine front and timing cover
disassembly by George Baker |
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Engine front case reassembly by George Baker |
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Wrist pin installation &
removal tool by Frans de Wit |
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Solving an
overheating problem once and for all by Gary Morgan |
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Adjusting valves on an OHV by Richard Cook
and Jeff Pierce |
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Adjusting valves on a 6V CJ by Dan C. with
additional photos provided by Francois Roux |
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Home-made socket for SV head bolts by Ross
Kowalski |
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Piston meltdown by
Dan C. |
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Piston meltdown II
by Dan C. |
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Stopping an
oil leak with a simple gasket replacement by Ross Kowalski |
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A failing
rear-main seal by Bart Sanders |
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Replacing the rear
main seal by Bart Sanders |
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An OHV takes a dump
by Orvo Valilla |
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Installing a cylinder head temperature guage
by George Hagerty |
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Valve installation
using a drill press by Dan Cason |
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Lengthening the
road tube for less oil mess by Dan C. |
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Home fabricated pre-war Beemer style air
filter by Ross Kowalski |
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Replacing the air
filter element with a NAPA filter |
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EXHAUST |
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Black straight pipes from copper by Dan C. |
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FENDERS |
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Front fenders, high
and low by Dan C. |
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Making a set of
slim-line fender brackets by Dan C. |
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Making and installing Slim-Line Mark-II
fender brackets by Dan C. |
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Ultra-heavy duty fender supports by Ross
Kowalski |
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FINAL DRIVE |
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A few words about final drive gear
ratios from Greg |
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A final drive takes
a dump by Mark Fisher |
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Final drive
assembly, pdf format (in Chinese with English
translations) by Bill Taylor |
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Vented final drive filler plug by Dan Cason |
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"Here
is my vented final drive filler plug. I drilled a 1.5mm
hole through the plug and drilled it out 6mm deep for the
1/4" tube. I would have rather used 1/8" tube
to make it all a bit more miniature but you use what you
have on hand." by Murray Bowden |
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FORKS |
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Two solutions for stripped fork
threads by Keith Partington |
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Fork
disassembly and reassembly by Bill Taylor |
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Changing steering bearings by Dan C. |
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R75 style front
spring covers by Lutz Kraus |
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FRAME |
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Comparison of CJ750, M72 and R71
frames by Lutz Kraus |
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Frame preparation by Lutz Kraus |
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FUEL |
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Fuel system
sediment trap by Ross Kowalski |
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A cheap and
effective gasoline baffle by Dan C. |
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A cheap and
effective fuel filter by Dan C. |
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Honda petcock by Tony Salvatore |
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Donghai petcock fix by Richard Cook |
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Gas filter lifting handle by Richard Cook |
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How to remove the
fuel tank by Richard Cook |
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Coating your fuel tank by Freddie B. |
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Repairing an old
M72 gas tank by Lutz Kraus |
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GEARBOX and
CLUTCH |
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Foot shifter adjustment by Richard Cook |
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Making a hand shifter for selecting reverse
by Richard Cook |
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Fixing gearbox oil
leaks by Bill Taylor |
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Fixing gearbox rear seal oil leaks by Bill Taylor |
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Changing the gearbox output shaft seal by
Dan C. |
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Clutch cable
upgrade by Bill Taylor |
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CJ cables—some things you should know
by Dan C. |
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Using BMW tools to
install clutches the proper way by Bart Sanders |
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Upgrading clutch
cable support and adjustment components by Bart Sanders |
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Disassembling a reverse gearbox by George Baker |
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Inspecting the components of a
reverse gearbox by George Baker |
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Reassembling a reverse gearbox by George Baker |
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Clutch plate and flywheel removal
by George
Baker |
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An improvised tool for seating the
clutch shaft by Dan Cason |
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Driveshaft elastic
coupler repair by
Terry Iseli |
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Secondary
gearbox drain plug by Ross Kowalski |
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R71 hand shifter on an M72 from by Lutz Kraus |
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Installing a clutch cable by Richard Cook
and Freddie B. |
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IGNITION
SYSTEMS |
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Installation manual for a Sidecar Pro alternator and electronic ignition
system by Phil Smith and Ben Horner |
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Installing a Sidecar Pro alternator and electronic ignition
system by Phil Smith |
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Changing &
setting 6V points by Francois Roux |
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Examining a 6V distributor by Ross Kowalski |
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Sparkplug cross reference by David Olesen |
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Adjusting
the points and timing on an M1M by Ross Kowalski |
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Modified 6V ignition system by Ross Kowalski |
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A few words about
predetonation by Cajun Mike |
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Moving a 6V condenser to a more logical
location by Dan C. |
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Pointless ignition installation on
an M1 that's been converted to 12V by Dan Cason |
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How to set ignition
timing on an M1 engine
by Bart
Sanders |
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BMW 6V ignition comparison by Lutz Kraus |
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Replacing and relocating the 6V coil by
Freddie B. |
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Installing a Boyer
electronic ignition system on an M1M by Dariusz Wiecha |
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MANUALS |
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Xiang Jiang 750
manual, pdf format (in Chinese) by Bill Taylor |
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CJ750 master parts
catalog, pdf format (in Chinese) by Bill Taylor |
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CJ assembly manual
by Ray Costa |
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ODDS &
ENDS |
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Mounting a front license plate by Tom
Denison |
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Vintage style horns
and placement by Dan C. |
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M1M rebuilding project by Bart Sanders |
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Bike trailer
alternative by Miin Leong |
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Pannier
installation by Bill White |
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OIL |
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Oil pump pick-up
extender by Trevor Bos |
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Putting oil in the engine (instead
of on it) by Tom Denison |
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SV lubrication and
fuel mixture by Cajun Mike |
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SV lubrication
diagram by Bill Taylor |
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OHV lubrication
system in PDF format
by Bill
Taylor |
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Installing
an oil temperature gauge by Ross Kowalski |
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Methods for
monitoring oil temperature by Freddie B. and Ross Kowalski |
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Oil temp gauge installation by Angelo Eckler |
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Method for
monitoring oil temperature by Miin Leong |
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Redline MT-90 oil
by Miin Leong |
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Installing a Cason oil pump
pick-up extension by Dan C. |
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Installing a Cason oil
pump pick-up extension by Richard Cook |
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Oil pump extension for deep sump by Dan Cason |
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Installing a deep
sump and high-capacity oil pump by Orvo Valilla |
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Installing a deep
sump oil pan plus other tips and tricks |
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SEATS |
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A lower
pillion saddle for solo machines by Keith Partington |
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Early M72 rear saddle by Lutz Kraus |
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Installing pillion seat by Richard Cook |
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Rear seat pedestal—paint it, chrome it,
or ditch it altogether by Dan C. |
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SIDECAR |
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Installing a sidecar by Richard Cook |
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A fifteen-dollar-and-a-bunch-of-scrap
sidecar roller by Richard Cook |
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Sidecar fender bracket details by Dan C. |
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SPEEDOMETER |
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Km/h-mph speedometer face by Keith Partington |
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MPH speedometer face template by Ross
Kowalski |
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Repairing a broken
odometer by Bart Sanders |
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Quick and easy fix for a broken speedometer
cable by Dan C. |
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SUSPENSION,
REAR |
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Rear spring removal
& installation by Dan Cason |
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Some clever technical ideas by Dan Cason |
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Rear shock assembly
procedure in pictures, pdf format (in Chinese) by Bill Taylor |
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TOOLS and
TIPS |
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Recommended tools
for the road by Dan Chase |
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Tool list by John Boon Durr |
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Build a cotter-pin press by George Hagerty |
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Assorted tech notes by Steve Christo |
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VOLTAGE
REGULATOR |
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6V voltage regulator installation by Tom
Denison |
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Echlin VR1003 12V voltage regulator
installation by Trevor Bos |
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Bosch 6V Volkswagen regulator by Steve Christo |
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Generators and
regulators by Cajun Mike |
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Wiring in a 12V
regulator to a 6V generator by John Nash |
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BMW vs.
CJ750 Charging systems by John Nash |
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Voltage regulators by Ross Kowalski |
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Mysteries of the 6V VW regulator revealed by
Dan C. |
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M72 regulators by Lutz Kraus |
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Installing a solid state 12V regulator by
Richie Hahn |
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NAPA
voltage regulator by Tony Salvatore |
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Installing a Niehoff WA 709
regulator in a 12 volt Chang by Richard Cook |
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WHEELS |
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Building a truing stand by Dave
Vella |
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Fitting a CJ with a Ural drive
wheel by Mattias Sjösvärd |
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Building a static wheel balancer by
Bill
Taylor |
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Changing a broken spoke by Bill Taylor |
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Removing
the rear wheel by Ross Kowalski |
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Non-laced CJ wheels
(only because you asked for them) by Dan C. |
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Changing an inner tube by Dan C. |
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Installing sealed
wheel bearings by Bart Sanders |
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Easy fix for a leaky valve stem cap by Dan
C. |
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