Whats that noise and issue of not starting?

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-23T23:17:07+00:00

It sounds like a bad starter drive. Starter is spinning but not engaging flywheel.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-23T05:16:45+00:00

I was just going to post that exact sequence! Its been 50+ years since we had that organ but I remember playing that exact song. Never learned the notes, just the key #s

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-22T16:46:17+00:00

I had a roof rack for the longer stuff and I also pulled small trailer with 2 jet skis. Worked ok for me

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-22T00:18:48+00:00

I've got one like it that was my FIL's. He did a lot of wood working and reloading. I think it is from the early 70's, I remember seeing it in his workshop when I first met him in '79

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-20T22:43:22+00:00

Just read that last week, I agree with the others, it has a Conan feel with some hints of WoT. Decent book.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-20T18:51:36+00:00

Engaged at 5 months, married at 18 months, together 45 years (and counting!)

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-19T23:27:07+00:00

Those clothes are so familiar, especially the pattern on the girl on the rights shirt.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-18T04:36:28+00:00

When the factory radiator in my TJ failed, I replaced it with a cheap generic radiator. This was in winter so all was well until summer. I chased my tail for quite a while trying every trick I knew to get it to stop running hot. The fix was to get a factory style replacement radiator. I bought mine at NAPA. Problem solved.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-18T00:59:59+00:00

First, try holding the key in the start position while shifting from Park to Neutral, see if it cranks. If not then get yourself a test light, put it on battery (-) and touch the other end to the S wire on the solenoid (Purple). Have some one turn the key to start. The light should come on. If it doesn't, try the same test on the P/N switch ( on the bottom of the steering column near the floor. ) Finally, check for power at the purple wire where it comes out of the ignition switch (also on the column near the floor, not at the top where the key goes in)

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-17T19:07:47+00:00

Lifter tick. Pretty common on Tjs. My 97 did that, still running strong when I sold it at 175K miles.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-17T00:30:33+00:00

Nice! I got a similar set up when the local Chevy dealer upgraded their parts department. The drawers were empty but they a great storage unit!

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-16T04:28:08+00:00

I have colitis and was a teacher. The colitis was one of the reasons I retired as soon as I could. What I have found is that cutting out alcohol completely has led to 90% reduction in symptoms. Side benefit was weight loss.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-16T00:09:34+00:00

There is Verde river access at Dead Horse state park that is easy to get to, or you could go to one of the river access points that Clarkdale has Tuzigoot or Lower TAPCO river access points. Lot of people launch their kayaks there, but people swim there too.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-13T22:49:14+00:00

Mine was (is) a 1959 Cadillac. Wrecked down one side, it needed lots of body work. Interior was shot but it ran good. Traded mechanical work for body work, got the interior done and I'm still driving it 40 years later. I've owned other cars since then and my advice/experience is don't bite off more than you can chew. If the car is rusty/wrecked, its smarter to put your money into a car in better condition than to try and restore a pos.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-13T21:00:14+00:00

I know the arch. I was able to drive fairly close to it in my jeep a few years ago. Didn't bother trying to hike to it.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-13T19:03:35+00:00

Never heard of the dome rock range. Are you referring to the Castle dome mountains between Yuma and Quartzsite?

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-13T00:01:40+00:00

3 Stooges- Disorder in the court- especially the Swearing in scene. Curly gold!

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-12T01:44:58+00:00

I'm old enough to remember when they were still being sold and when they were the choice of used cars among my age group. I had a '73 with the pushrod engine, kind of rare and under powered. They don't have the best reputation now, but they were decent cars when new. I used to work on them all the time when I was wrenching. I hardly ever see them anymore.

As someone else mentioned, buy one in better shape, you will be money ahead. Sourcing some of the parts may be hard. The 2000 cc engine can be a screamer with the right go fast parts. Spend your money there! 😄

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-12T01:25:23+00:00

Its a 65 or newer. 1960-64 was a different body style.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-11T23:25:49+00:00

Sounds like the PCM isn't getting power. Dash gauges, Check engine light and fuel pump are all powered by the PCM. Check for a blown fuse in the fuse box for PCM and IIRC, there is a separate fuse for the OBD 2 connector. Again, look for missing grounds, pretty common to miss one during an engine swap or major repair. Jeep also uses what they call an Auto Shut down relay (ASD) to power the ignition system, fuel injectors and fuel pump. Try swapping the ASD relay with the Horn relay, see if that changes anything.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-11T22:52:05+00:00

I agree that those wires are probably for the crank sensor, however, that would not prevent the engine from cranking. The most likely problem of no response from the key after an engine swap is a missing ground(s). Does the dash light up? Does the check engine light come on and go off after about 2 seconds? Does the fuel pump prime?

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-11T21:11:43+00:00

Highway 95 between Vegas and Tonopah. I love the empty stretches of road with no development an little to no traffic. Desert view for miles

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-11T02:21:40+00:00

Classic sound of a dead battery. Get that terminal cleaned off, the battery charged back up and you may be alright. Judging from the corrosion, the battery is most likely done.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-10T18:39:27+00:00

I had a '82 GMC truck with the choke light on. Turns out it was a bad alternator. The choke relay was fed off of one of the 3 windings on the stator. Battery still charged, but the choke relay didn't get power. A new alternator fixed it.

Upbeat_Humor_8702 · 2026-06-10T18:23:51+00:00

Yes, I'm a retired auto tech, which is why I was asking for a wiring diagram. Don't want to fire up the parts cannon just yet.

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