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Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by heffleysmill, Dec 16, 2010.

  1. heffleysmill

    heffleysmill 7 Slot Hotshot

    I was wondering if there is a build book brand superior to others for the factory specs and torques, exploded views with parts descriptions, and bolt lengths for 65 cj5?
    I am taking this jeep back to original, but with all stainless fasteners (got a good source) but not all bolts and nuts are original and don't look to be proper length.
    thanks for the help
     
    heffleysmill, Dec 16, 2010
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  2. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    For the bolts you need a factory parts manual, reproductions of the '63 version are available somewheres & the real things show up occasionally on EBay.

    The factory service manual (also avaialble as a repro) is the best bet for everything else you need.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Dec 16, 2010
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  3. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    I doubt the factory parts manual will show you the type, length and size of the fasteners. The later books give you a picture, a part number and the number of fasteners required.

    Maybe the later books are different from the earlier books...
     
    timgr, Dec 16, 2010
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  4. heffleysmill

    heffleysmill 7 Slot Hotshot

    Maybe a micrometer might be my best bet, just a little time consuming!
     
    heffleysmill, Dec 16, 2010
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  5. CJ5aTim

    CJ5aTim 66 Tux

    time consuming is the name-of-the-game in "back to original"! The devil is in the details!!!! :shock:
     
    CJ5aTim, Dec 16, 2010
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  6. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    My parts books ( '59, '67 & '71) do indeed list the fastener dimensions, I put together a listing of drivetrain fasteners from the parts manual descritions-

    http://www.tantel.ca/Images/The Sludge Pile/Section _A_Documentation/bolts.xls



    If the FPM didn't list the sizes I wouldn't have recommended getting one.


    H.
     
    Last edited: Dec 16, 2010
    Howard Eisenhauer, Dec 16, 2010
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  7. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    If not going to use original type bolts anyway, I'd just use the appropriate length for each application, never mind what the factory length might have been.
    If you're going to use stainless bolts, use plenty of anti-seize, and don't over tighten. Stainless bolts can be fickle..
     
    Patrick, Dec 16, 2010
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  8. Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    The stainless kit I got for my frame off was individually packaged and labeled as to where they went. And as what Patrick said (use lots of anti-seize).
     
    Walt Couch, Dec 17, 2010
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  9. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    amen, I have had at least 2 gall when only finger tight. A good recipe for a lot of 4 letter adjectives.R)
     
    duffer, Dec 21, 2010
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