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Topic: 56 M170 headlights not working |
iwojimavet
Replies: 8
Views: 7725
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:04 am Subject: 56 M170 headlights not working |
My lightswitch is the late model on the right |
Topic: 56 M170 headlights not working |
iwojimavet
Replies: 8
Views: 7725
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:03 am Subject: 56 M170 headlights not working |
Thanks for the info, and will do. I just cleaned off the pins. I'll take it apart and clean the contacts. Thanks for the help. After reviewing Youtube, I'm sure I'll come back for more questions. I se ... |
Topic: 56 M170 headlights not working |
iwojimavet
Replies: 8
Views: 7725
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:36 pm Subject: 56 M170 headlights not working |
Both headlights went out at same time while driving. All other lights (convoy/blackout) still work. I pulled the light switch box out, cleaned the connections and screwed it on back tight. Still no go ... |
Topic: M170 electrical problem...and rust prevention |
iwojimavet
Replies: 2
Views: 4264
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 2:15 pm Subject: M170 electrical problem...and rust prevention |
So I finally got my M170 running like a top. Got distributor parts replaced yesterday, and took her out for a spin. Went over a bump, and all my lights went out, and wont come back on. What is the log ... |
Topic: M170....rough idle/missing/backfire, what next? |
iwojimavet
Replies: 8
Views: 12178
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:01 am Subject: M170....rough idle/missing/backfire, what next? |
Thanks Wes. The jeep sat idle in my dad's garage for about 10 years. The carb and fuel pump needed rebuilding, and the exhaust system was replaced.
That was last Fall. It ran OK for a couple of month ... |
Topic: M170....rough idle/missing/backfire, what next? |
iwojimavet
Replies: 8
Views: 12178
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:40 pm Subject: M170....rough idle/missing/backfire, what next? |
Thanks! Sounds logical. I'll give 'er a shot this weekend |
Topic: M170....rough idle/missing/backfire, what next? |
iwojimavet
Replies: 8
Views: 12178
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 2:47 pm Subject: M170....rough idle/missing/backfire, what next? |
My M170 is suffering from a bad case of backfiring. I had the carb and fuel pump rebuilt. It ran well for about 40 miles, but started missing, and now backfiring Progressively getting worse. I install ... |
Topic: Help! Carb part and socket question |
iwojimavet
Replies: 5
Views: 9515
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 11:24 am Subject: Help! Carb part and socket question |
I had the carb and fuel pump rebuilt on my 56 M170. It ran flawlessly for about 40 miles, then it started missing, and has been getting progressively worse. I thought maybe the carb float was stuck, s ... |
Topic: Rust Prevention |
iwojimavet
Replies: 3
Views: 5464
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:47 am Subject: Rust Prevention |
It can be used on coated surfaces also, just will not penetrate surface as well. I have applied it to my exhaust, axles, floorpans, wheel wells, battery box, etc. So far, so good. |
Topic: Rust Prevention |
iwojimavet
Replies: 3
Views: 5464
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 2:15 pm Subject: Rust Prevention |
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to pass on some info of a new patented product a friend of mine formulated. He restores muscle cars and invented a compound that not only prevents rust, but is impervi ... |
Topic: M170 Carburetor and Fuel Pump rebuilds |
iwojimavet
Replies: 8
Views: 9926
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:15 pm Subject: M170 Carburetor and Fuel Pump rebuilds |
Hi everyone, an M170 neophyte here. I had a mechanic look at my M170, and the carburetor needs rebuilding, and he says the fuel pump needs to be replaced or rebuilt. After I woke up from passing out a ... |
Topic: 53 M170 misfiring |
iwojimavet
Replies: 8
Views: 8828
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:15 am Subject: 53 M170 misfiring |
Thanks guys. I'm assuming I want to use the TM 9-8014 Operational and Organizational Maintenance manual. I've got boxes of others if that's not the right one. In reading through it, I think I'll chan ... |
Topic: 53 M170 misfiring |
iwojimavet
Replies: 8
Views: 8828
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:59 pm Subject: 53 M170 misfiring |
OK, I am not very engine savvy. Jeep ran smoothly last Fall. Jumped the two batteries today w/ my Yukon and got her started. Idled rough. Pushed in choke and ran a little smoother. Drove about 15 yds ... |
Topic: 12V siren for an M170 needed |
iwojimavet
Replies: 1
Views: 3660
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:46 pm Subject: 12V siren for an M170 needed |
Please be patient, I am a newbie at these jeeps. I need a siren for my M170. My dad had installed some cheesy horn in the housing. Where's the best place to look for one? what specs do I need? Anythin ... |
Topic: Father's M170 Questions before sale - UPDATED 6/3 W/ PHOTOS |
iwojimavet
Replies: 12
Views: 10776
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:34 pm Subject: Father's M170 Questions before sale - UPDATED 6/3 W/ PHOTOS |
I have worked it out so I can keep the Jeep. Now I will be working to get it to 100%. I look forward to getting help from everyone! Thanks for your input, and maybe I'll see you at a show sometime. ... |
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