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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Dutch on April 04, 2013, 11:54:11 AM

Title: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: Dutch on April 04, 2013, 11:54:11 AM: As indicated some time ago I think the clutch is going. Will have to do something about it before Harptree.

Googled CJ7 clutch kits but then different diametres and other techy stuff throws me off.

Old iron specialists : What do I order and where ?

Cheers.
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: xr6jeeper on April 04, 2013, 01:06:45 PM: You really need to know what the transmission is on your jeep and the spline count of your shaft, this link will tell you what spline count you have etc, :icon_biggrin: http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/transmission_gateway.htm
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: Bubba on April 04, 2013, 10:07:02 PM: lightys do not fuck about
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: greggmo on April 05, 2013, 01:14:02 AM: 4.2 into 4 speed. should be easy enough. lightys will be yer best uk i would think.
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: Dutch on April 08, 2013, 08:27:05 PM: Quote from: sheriff bubba on April 04, 2013, 10:07:02 PM
lightys do not fuck about

With Lightys @ 260 squid incl vat & postage, I will fuck around if you don't mind.

Only thing is that Morris 4x4 has 10.50" kits and 11" kits. Anybody know the difference ?

$154 bucks = £ 100 Sterling.

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/regular-clutch-kit-6-or-8-cyl-10-50-3240278k.html

One of my skippers has a Florida girlfriend and is there now, and can stick it in an extra suitcase so that's the
first battle won. :greggmo:

Flame away please.
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: Dave The Sparky on April 08, 2013, 11:34:49 PM: Pull the thing out and measure it? you are going to have to do it at some point anyway.
And dont forget to mend that leaky crank seal whilst you are in there :icon_winkle:
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: xr6jeeper on April 09, 2013, 09:56:49 AM: It says here that anything from 1980 onwards is a 10.5 inch clutch
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/what-size-clutch-disk-4-2l-t176-1500146/
I also found this if it helps
http://www.drivewire.com/vehicle/1983-jeep-cj7/clutch-disc/
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: Dutch on April 15, 2013, 08:23:35 PM: Ok, just had a nice web-chat with one of the guys at Morris 4x4. Its a 10.5".

Will be ordering : Master Clutch kit, crank seal, oil pan gasket and a temp. sensor.

One of my skippers lives in Florida and happens to be on leave, coming back next weekend. :icon_super:

Question : the kit has no clutch-tool (you know the alignment whatchamacallit)..... chappy in US says I need to rent one. saw a guy on youtube with a plastic gizmo :017:
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: donk498 on April 15, 2013, 08:27:58 PM: Align it by eye, or make a tool.
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: Lornaben on April 15, 2013, 08:28:30 PM: This should do the job
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm//400295126312 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm//400295126312)

Do em by sight meself :003:
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: Nosebolt on April 15, 2013, 08:28:45 PM: don't waste your time with the plastic crap, mine shattered first time, got a cheap metal one like this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clutch-Alignment-Aligning-Tool-Set-Universal-All-Metal-17pc-Neilsen-/261189631727?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3cd01d7eef) from ebay and has served me well for years, only a few quid more than the plastic crap too
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: Dutch on April 15, 2013, 08:29:14 PM: Quote from: donk498 on April 15, 2013, 08:27:58 PM
Align it by eye, or make a tool.

BD where are you :hysterical:
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: chrisjones on April 15, 2013, 08:35:38 PM: I used to have a phillips screwdriver that was a perfect fit in a 1/2" square drive, meant I could use sockets to make an alignment tool.

Worth a bash to see if you could do something similar.
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: Bubba on April 15, 2013, 10:12:05 PM: Always done them by eye must be up to over a 1000 by now
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: Bulldog67 on April 16, 2013, 12:17:07 AM: Quote from: Dutch on April 15, 2013, 08:29:14 PM
Quote from: donk498 on April 15, 2013, 08:27:58 PM
Align it by eye, or make a tool.

BD where are you :hysterical:

I am here for ya brother :greggmo:

there are always ways to find the money to pay someone else to be a spanner monkey :003:
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: Dave69 on April 17, 2013, 07:36:56 PM: i've used a cut down broom handle to align clutches
Title: Re: What 1983 CJ7 clutch kit do I need - and where to get ?
Post by: Dutch on April 17, 2013, 07:53:44 PM: Quote from: Dave69 on April 17, 2013, 07:36:56 PM
i've used a cut down broom handle to align clutches

Can I avail of your services when I have to put the fecker in ?

Beer + lunch available :greggmo: