"Will it run" CJ7 revival project - oil recommendations?

[zrxkawboy]

Would you recommend Maxlife over standard HDEO? Any specific reasons? Just curious. Thanks!

It's just a personal preference, really. I've had good results with Maxlife. I'm sure the HDEO would be just fine, too.

 

[Egg_Head]

Trust me, I've wrestled with this for the past 15 years. I already have the JKU, and the classic vehicle spot in my garage is taken by the '77 F-100. This CJ would need paint and possibly an engine rebuild so figure 10 to 20k to do the restoration right, given that I do not have engine rebuild or painting skills, nor do I desire to learn them.

It's hard to let this one go. That's how I've justified it in my mind, anyway.

I have walked in your moccasins on this one before too.

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

She lives! Started right up, ran rough for a while on three cylinders but after a night to sit and think, she fired up on all six and drove great. Topped off fluids, oil was very clean so just topped it off. Definitely going to change it as its 7 years old with about 1k miles on it.

Accelerator pump gasket on the carb needs replacing, otherwise its good to go.

Light smoke was barely visible out the tailpipe. Not going to worry about that.

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

Most surprisingly, the 2022 battery came back to life from 1 volt. On a slow charger overnight and she cranked up on her own, no jump pack!

 

[Chris142]

It was smoking at startup, reported by my brother in law. I haven't started or driven it in about five years. I agree, a good Italian tune-up is most definitely in order.

There is no Italian tuneup when dealing with a 258 AMC.those run out of breath about 2800 rpm

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

Facts!!!!

 

[Kira]

^^What do you mean by (what is the context of) "facts"?

Are congratulations in order? I think they are.
When you see what it might fetch locally, would you be open to driving or having it driven to the greener pastures you mentioned?
Sounds like you just want it gone.
Post some pictures on Jeep fora? A 'family owned' vehicle will have broad appeal.

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

^^What do you mean by (what is the context of) "facts"?

Are congratulations in order? I think they are.
When you see what it might fetch locally, would you be open to driving or having it driven to the greener pastures you mentioned?
Sounds like you just want it gone.
Post some pictures on Jeep fora? A 'family owned' vehicle will have broad appeal.

Agreed that the engine runs out of power above 3k. It's like a tractor engine was installed in a 4x4. Will post photos today.

As far as selling location, it might bring more $$ outside the AZ market; however, this region has intense offroad vehicle interest due to thousands of miles of public dirt roads available to all.

Would be open to any interested party, local or not.

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

Oh and its flat tow ready! Lol

 

[Egg_Head]

This kit will wake up a AMC 258:

https://cliffordperformance.net/store/ols/categories/jeep-25840

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

That's a thing of beauty!!!

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

Replaced the accelerator pump gasket, which had failed and was leaking gas out the pushrod. Runs like a top now. Going to take it out for a cruise later today, top off like you're supposed to with a Jeep

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

Photos as promised.

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

How's this for an OCI???? Assuming 5k oci sticker, thats 1700 miles in about 8 years.

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

Did an oil change after running ~ 50 miles or so, it had darkened pretty significantly. It's sitting on FB marketplace now. Have had a few hits but the market for CJs is pretty small, I think. I dutifully kept the oil filter for a cut and post when I get home. Will be interesting to see what a 1k mile, 5 year old filter looks like.

 

[AdmiralYoda]

Wow, this thing is mint! I'd wash it, clean off the oxidation and seal in that patina with rub on clear coat. Then make sure the interior and electronics are good to go and start driving it!

These don't exist anymore in New England. TJ's are usually in worse shape!

 

[addyguy]

Put it in a ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ fan page and ask $50k for a Daisy Duke Jeep…it will sell in hours.

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

Thanks for the kind words! Looks like it will be going to a CJ restoration shop in Ohio. Makes sense that the rust belt needs mint CJs! Haha

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

Jeep is picked up, that chapter of life is closed out. Sending best wishes for a nice restoration and an appreciative customer to enjoy for another few decades.

In the words of the buyer, the Jeep CJ market is full of Corvette-picky buyers on a Chevelle budget. Trim package (Larado, etc) is very determinative of value, and originality is very important, down to seats and steering wheels, etc. Finding an original CJ is difficult, and those who are buying top-priced vehicles are very picky as to body work.

The condition of the floor pans was a condition of sale. Buyer would have walked with any perforation of the sheet metal. Fortunately, only surface rust was present.