3 Non Carb Experts STRUGGLE To Start A Jeep Left Sitting For 25 Years

[@swanson3k]

An hour and 50 min video?? Need more this length.

[@brandonneighbors7645]

“We are not carburetor guys” would make a great T-shirt.

[@amandastyles-uh6zx]

That beauty deserves to be kept all original ❤❤❤❤

[@papatomsthoughts]

I agree. 😊😊

[@richardbates2367]

I agree because i know several people who have wanted the oldest wagoneer they could find most of them are early to mid 80's

[@brentalbritton3559]

This was absolutely painful and hilarious to watch!

[@79hotwheelz]

Now this is the perfect opportunity to get ahold of Derik at ViceGrip Garage to come over

[@dexjs]

He’s like an hour away 🤣

[@papatomsthoughts]

Great idea. He can teach these boys a few things. 😅😅😅

[@richardbates2367]

True so could Chad from this and that garage KZbin channel

[@slantedperspective]

As someone who only likes points ignition and carb this is the funniest video ever , absolutely love your channel as a whole !!

[@KenSchey]

Absolutely love everything about your videos. I said it like that because there is just too much to list that i love. Thank you. You have inspired me to fix the 2002 wj that i just picked up for a song with a knock, probably just going to get a " refresh ". Can't believe you got ahold of a Wagoneer that clean, WAY TO GO. Keep doing what you and your brother are doing. Haters are going to be haters, please don't let them bother you, just keep doing things they way you do them, obviously it is working. Thanx, Ken from Oregon GOD bless

[@Bed-rx1]

Lol, you kids are killing me with your fascination of the antique. I owned 2 years of these 76 and 71. Wish I had the 71 back. Tanks.

[@richardbates2367]

I bet that 71 would quite a unique version i don't think i have ever seen one that old

[@Bed-rx1]

@@richardbates2367 can't remember the t case , but steel and may have been divorced if one only knew back then

[@shtboxyj8406]

I love these! I have an 88 grand wagoneer. I did a turbo LS swap and made everything work. Power windows, ac, I even put a remote start in it.

[@GregoryJohnston77]

Seeing Dexter so happy like a kid who got his first bike on Christmas is what makes this video man. These are some good ole boys I'd judt love to wrench and hang out with.

[@rocknhardspotcherokeexjres5959]

Oh my God, I haven't laughed that hard in a while! Maybe next time. Watch a little bit of vice grip garage before attacking another carburetor! LOL. Content is priceless! Keep it up!

[@Boga217]

That or junkyard digs

[@dexjs]

Thanks for the… advice 😆🤣😆 we learned fast!!

[@muddyjeepers5944]

Dude those wagoners and the 2 door cherokees of that era are my dream rigs. You got a score on that.

[@ScrapMetalJr]

This was the most side splitting, engaging video to date. I could not walk away. Great Job.

[@TylerSpears-v7g]

“We are the internet mark” 😂

[@isaacbrewer5616]

Seriously this is your most entertaining and hilarious video I’ve seen. Love to see you saving these great Jeeps!

[@dexjs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BEAMONSTRONG]

Omg thanks Dex. I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time. I would love to have been there with you guys during this adventure into the world of carburetors.

[@dexjs]

We struggled 😆

[@papatomsthoughts]

It was a hoot. 😂😂😂😂

[@MrTatts1970]

So funny watching you fellas struggle with a points ignition system 🤣😂‼️

[@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305]

Grand Wagoneers are worth more money.. It wasnt just a name change to differentiate the xj wagoneer. The older ones had trim levels.. Laredo, Honcho, golden Eagle.. Super Wagoneer, limited.. and so forth. The Grand Wagoneers had no trim levels. They were packed from the factory as a limited model. It was to make it simpler to build to include everything in one package. But the Grand Wagomeers are worth a lot more. Theyre more refined. Have more features better creature comforts.. better A.C and so forth. Distributer and ingition system is better. The 2150 carb is better has automatic altitiude adjustment and so forth. The transfercases were also better. Thr intrunent cluster is better. The radio and speaker system is better. No more amp meter which always catchs on fire. Only thing a 70s has is the 401 tbh The last three years 89-91 chrysler improved on them A LOT and those last 3 years are worth way more. First things you should do is bypass that amp meter itll burn your Jeep down eventually. I know these FSJ like the back of my hand.. kinda like you do the XJ

[@steve062989]

Them points will light you up brother!

[@dexjs]

I found out 😝

[@derelict_wanderer]

FSJ content! YESSSSS! Own an 84 Grand Wagoneer and love it. It now sports a more modern LS powerplant. You're still rocking the AMC 360 and most likely a TH400 transmission. I sold my 360 to a friend with a bubble fender Javelin who wanted an extra motor. Love the cheese grater and pig nose grills! FSJs had multiple different grill designs throughout their run. You'll get acquainted with BJ's off road for parts. They have springs available stock or with a lift. FSJNetwork is a great forum for knowledge. As far as the weight, they aren't as heavy as you'd think. Most tip the scales around 4500#. That fuel tank? That's called a coffin fuel tank. That wing at the back is for keeping dust off the rear window as well as exhaust fumes from coming in when driving with the window down. Unsure how effective they actually are on that last part. The thing on the inner driver's fender is a vacuum reservoir. I agree on getting it running and enjoy for a bit. You can get replacement woodgrain for that stripe on either side. Personally, I'd rock the copper patina paint with some freshened wood grain. Yes, 3.31 is a legit ratio as was 2.72s in the 80s. Those electric pumps need to push or their life will be shortened drastically. Only the diaphragm pumps are designed to pull that far. Retrosound makes a decent 2 post style radio for the original look. As far as bolt in LS stuff, hit up Flyin Iron Fabrication for their bolt in motor mounts. I'll be following even more for the non-typical content. Good luck!

[@richardbates2367]

The few 60's and 70s and early 80's wagoneers they were th400 automatic transmission and yeah i was guessing it was a amc 360, but 390 or 401 amc would be freaking nice

[@JeffRobb-u4o]

Old FSJ, very cool. I think that is the 360 AMC , could be a 401. I'd keep that motor because AMC doesn't exist anymore and it's cool. Congratulations, that's a keeper.

[@GregoryJohnston77]

I've never laughed so hard in my life watching youngsters mess with points is great.

[@rustypotatos]

Hahahahahahahahahahga

[@toxicflicks1928]

congrats on the new jeep dex! would love to see you retore it obviously not so show room level but it would be nice to see it shine again.

[@dantheman6931]

Dude, you scored! I’ve wanted one of these forever, just haven’t found one that isn’t missing half of everything. Thanks for the full length video, so much better than the shorts!

[@matthewwatkins3760]

J10 or a wagoneer are two of my dream rides. They just look so good. I'm a cherokee guy myself but I love these things

[@jovesp]

love this type of content. between the trouble shoot and everything. Honestly think a small lift and keep it as original as possible and be Sunday drive vehicle. Keep it up Dex

[@joshhamilton9914]

Dex your channel is awesome keep up the good work bud

[@thousandoaksauto1696]

Dex, Brother, keep it the way it is! You mentioned its value ($), its worth more in "original" condition. It needs a good tune-up. Rebuild that carb, fix the vacuum leaks, replace the points & condenser. It's a driver! Keep on with that project! Good content, variety of stuff to do is good!

[@DavidCasale]

My first truck was an 88 Ramcharger. 318 motor. So much room but man... i was always working on that thing. Loved it though.

[@Baumann4.0]

Great video bud. I'm 57 and I love your show.

[@dallassmith7648]

Definitely not turned away by the video length. I actually enjoy the longer videos because most the time what ur doing is information I need or will need. And let's be real your living all us jeep guys' dream of owning a jeep junk yard. The wagoneer is definitely awsome I've always wanted one of those myself. An ls swap would be cool on it but a jeep 5.9 would be cool as well so it's a hard toss up to decide which way to go. Definitely looking forward to seeing where you take it tho for sure

[@bassinshankles]

Definitely the funniest video to date you have! Great job guys looking forward to seeing more FSJ Dex!

[@Wiz-kidddd]

Love the Jeep Wagoneer look

[@rustypotatos]

Points distributor was amazing moment

[@GregoryJohnston77]

That bad boy has points, take the cap off and give those points a good flickin. 😂😂😂😂 this is great.

[@hillninjasadventures5169]

Usually I don't watch your how to videos. Mainly because I don't have a jeep lol but I actually watched this whole video. Great laughs all the way through. 🤘🏾 I definitely think you should keep it. Swap it with something. Make it nicer and a driver. Like you said I don't think it needs to be hard core trailing but definitely a cool rig.

[@dexjs]

I appreciate that!

[@Tpbmods]

I have a 1968 1414x Wagoneer Custom Special #1221 of 1240. The purist in me really wants to see you keep this as is, clean it up and just enjoy it for the gem it is. The Enthusiast in me wants to see a SOA, 31's and fuel injection! The FSJ community is huge and incredibly helpful, dont be afraid to ask those facebook groups for help!

[@randygolden4520]

I just had surgery and I think I pulled some stitches laughing 😂

[@randygolden4520]

Power valve is out on carb and sound like accelerator pump in carb is bad also rebuild it , most simple carb ever made to rebuild autolite 2 bbl

[@Chumley360]

Good find! The front trailer ball is for pushing trailers around. Also, just 4.0l/AW4 swap it. That swap is pretty standard these days. The 232 and 258 where options in those, so the 4.0l is a drop in. Looks like you've got the Dana 20 t-case, so keep that. And find a disk brake Dana44 front axle to replace that old Dana30 closed knuckle. Ryan at BJs Offroad is a great supplier of parts and the IFSJA forums are great info sources.

[@jakehanneman6956]

This Mark guy has me dyin 😂😂 just randomly while you and Justin are talking "Oh this guy used quaker state. It probably won't run"

[@Bilskirnir3124]

That cracked me up. Probably the best oil you can use, but you do you Mark.

[@M_Phipps0520]

What area of Tennessee are you in if you’re anywhere near Nashville look up uncle Tony’s garage, he can help you! He is how I found your channel! The carb needs rebuilt, the accelerator pump in the carb is dried up and bad

[@dannyalley3753]

LMFAO 3 monkeys and a football. HAHAHA You guys are a riot.

[@mountainmonk5874]

Those are AMC V-8s 305, 360, 401 are common in those Jeeps. I know them well

[@stu6885]

304

[@mountainmonk5874]

@@stu6885 correct, I only came across 1 of those 304s when I was running a Jeep salvage. Tons of 360s and 401s.

[@davidmoore_oo1]

The 3o4s were almost exclusively Jeep-Jeep CJ engines, and AMC cars. The Cherokee/Waggy mostly had AMC 36o or optional 4o1

[@mountainmonk5874]

@@davidmoore_oo1 The only way to tell is to look under the engine mount. They all look identical.

[@kentuckybob]

Old school really brings me back lol .😂 laughed my butt off at you all working on it. I think it needs a 6.0 LS swap really injoyed the video

[@GregoryJohnston77]

Give them damn points the Mortski flick. 😂😂😂😂

[@gunnperformance2202]

Dude, NO LS SWAPS on this thing. Magnum swap it to keep as close "manfacturer stock" as possible. 5.9 Magnum would be awesome. Love the stuff you're doing. Keep it up!

[@GregoryJohnston77]

He wants it to run and have power not be a turd. 😂😂😂

[@gunnperformance2202]

@GregoryJohnston77 he wants it to be cheap too! I've done the Magnum thing...they ain't cheap!

[@Dmowery5036]

I’m with you there! No LS

[@dexjs]

I’m leaning more towards the 5.9/5.2 magnum but we shall see!

[@amandastyles-uh6zx]

I love those pre 79 wagoneers❤❤

[@v12alpine]

I can hear LS george yelling "how bout now!"

[@cwhip00]

This rig is super cool!

[@Cherokee93]

No problem not being a carb guy everyone had to learn at one point just takes practice and research same as anything else, keep up the good work.

[@tvann]

This is probably my favorite video of yours

[@James-yp5dn]

A long one and I enjoyed every minute of it 👍👍

[@stevenrabish6929]

So glad your finally hoping to the FSJ world, there cool as heck man

[@BurchellAtTheWharf]

7:12 @daxjeeps itsa hitch fer launchin boats like a 16 foot jon boat. That way the trailer is in front, and you can actually sea what be tryn two due

[@Leo-lr4eq]

I picked up a 73 Wagoneer almost a yaer ago , avocado mist green with qudratrac and 360.. completely original like yours, mine has lots more rust but not too much.. Fun project, look forward to seeing more of yours.. There isn't much content out there on these earlier Wagoneer's

[@petegrant7496]

My cj 7 4 cylinder 4spd had 331 gears. And the AMC 360 sounds so good with fender well headers and cheap thrush mufflers

[@rustybarbacles355]

I can’t stay up and watch this but I hope you guys don’t quit til she fires. They are simple machines. Often times we younger cats over think stuff.

[@hsbbeicysbve]

need more videos just like this👍

[@dustinkile7705]

Was informative, funny and entertaining brother. Keep it up!

[@MichaelDelay-j2c]

I say drive it like it is clean it up make it road worthy and just enjoy the classic for a while. Maybe a short road trip getting some parts or checking out a new place to ride, then a spring over lift makes these things look the way they should have from the factory. Run some forest service roads or easy trails. I have had a couple of these before and they are a blast I wish I had kept them factory or close to it and just kept them alive and ls swapped them for a daily driver/family adventure rig. The razor grilles are the best looking too in my opinion they were on cherokees and trucks 66-78 that was the first thing I did on mine.

[@aceprater5397]

Keep that paint - Don't wrap it. Awesome vid.

[@Wesley-uo3rn]

Awesome ride

[@hulahoophotdog]

This mark character had me cracking up

[@Jus931]

Awsome video dex, I think it would be cool to clean up a little bit and do a motor swap of your own choice. 💪🏽

[@dexjs]

That's the plan!

[@brettthompson332]

" It is still Jeep !! " and Cool to see . Great Video DeX!! 1:48:31 73 think it's going to wrap this video up and that's what I know this is not my typical content if I get shun for that . I would just give it a Waxing because that paint look's in great and clean no rust !! For any rust stained paint and More Get Ya some >> hillyard Creme Clean Cleanser

[@BurchellAtTheWharf]

Thats a 383 if im knot mistaken, 2:42 273,318,340&360 are fire wall side points

[@dexjs]

Gosh I’ve got no clue.

[@benjamintresham9649]

Awesome DEX, I have a 1982, 1984x2 FSJ’s in my collection of Jeeps too. 3x 2001 XJ 4.0. Jeep TJ’s x2 2002 and 1997. My daily is a 1997 Jeep ZJ grand Cherokee 4.0. Do not but a LS in it mate. The 360 AMC is madly underrated DEX. Your brother should do some research on the engine a how well the heads flow and that their not a small but not a big block. Please keep it 360 AMC 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@adamgirard9453]

I know this is completely off topic from the video but I have some electrical problems I'm dealing with in my 2000 XJ and I know you are a guru when it comes to the xjs

[@JimBosGarage49]

That’s a really nice find. I had one and it would crank when everything else I had wouldn’t.

[@NoWr2Run]

That is definitely a SURVIVOR, KEEP IT ORIGINAL.

[@BrandonZ55XJ]

Can't wait for more on this and progress as this build goes on!!!! Do a hellcat engine

[@papatomsthoughts]

That back wing helped keep dust, snow, off back window while going down the road, everything had a purpose. 😊😊😊😊

[@BraydenNigh]

You should put a rowdy big block in it with a good transmission and transfer case and a 9" rear end I it and some kind of 3 quarter axle under the front of it and some 40" sticky super swampers

[@calebmcbride1483]

Love the longer videos. If it comes to it check out junkyard digs. He has a wealth of knowledge on vehicles similar to this. Don't get overwhelmed carburetor aren't bad after watching junkyard digs you'll have it fixed up in no time!

[@dexjs]

More to come!

[@kylemaskell722]

Dex that's a awesome jeep I wish I could find a j 20. I run a failing handyman/carpentery business and a what a j 10 or 20 to turn into a work truck I can have my logo hand painted on the doors. I think you sould clean her up and dive her she's a classic. Please don't kill a classic.

[@benjamintresham9649]

Awesome DEX, I have a 1982, 1984x2 FSJ’s in my collection of Jeeps too. 3x 2001 XJ 4.0. Jeep TJ’s x2 2002 and 1997. My daily is a 1997 Jeep ZJ grand Cherokee 4.0. Do not but a LS in it mate. The 360 AMC is madly underrated DEX. Your brother should do some research on the engine a how well the heads flow and that their not a small but not a big block. Please keep it 360 AMC

[@OverlandGeneration]

I love an FSJ!

[@dooner308]

Dex drive that wagoneer for just a couple weeks put 2 in lift on and you'll keep it forever. Those are comfortable and powerful.. smooth riding and powerful...id buy it from you if I left closer cuz it's a great find... I'm 62 years old and I've owned seven of them Cherokees and Grand wagoneers they're great vehicles easy to work on cheap and run forever if you take care of them. Yes they use a conventional carburetor, points and their ignition system, easy to work on easy to maintain... I'm really surprised you don't know all about those dex...

[@wildman6130]

Please do more old Jeep vids. I live the videos about the xjs, but I think It would be super cool seeing you restore old jeeps.

[@MechanicalMafioso]

Front leaf spring!!!! Those are stupid cool. Always wanted to 4bt or 6bt swap one.

[@randygolden4520]

Turbo 400 transmission behind most likely a 304 or 360 v8 got some in my shop now, good setup back when I was your age 😂 do your research, and you’ll find out , but don’t junk it because of lack of knowledge, educate yourself on it and bring it back to life

[@davidmoore_oo1]

Bump this up! AMC needs preservative sprinkled all over it

[@NorthGaLk1968]

Great length I love it ! Lot better than 25 or 20 min, and by the way Ls swap it it needs a new heart and upgrades

[@scotthancock1404]

Try pushing the accelerator pedal to the floor before cold start to activate the choke. Should start way easier

[@joshuafreeman8597]

this was awesome man loved the video i wanna see it cleaned up so bad

[@davidmoore_oo1]

Dex . . Until you have multiple multiple keys to the doors, always leave one of the back doors unlocked or leave the driver window cracked. They eventually become self auto-lock when closed ( personal experience with my 79 FSJ Cherokee . . That I dont have the option to leave a back door unlocked) Also, fkn genius place to store the air line on the XJ, definitely doing that to mine

[@davidmoore_oo1]

Also, holler at me if you ever need clips for the tailgate window lift arm ends. I only needed 1 for mine, but bought a box of 50, and probably won't ever find that many FSJ Chetokee/Waggies or whatever mid 6os dodge car that used them window clips.

[@davidmoore_oo1]

That gas tank is like a coffin . . Cause you die every time you fill it and you fill it every time you drive

[@davidmoore_oo1]

It's too clean at its age to be hacked up. No Barrett-Jackson resto, but worthy of ALL new brake components including ALL lines and booster . . and tires . . Then you'll be hooked enough to keep going

[@davidmoore_oo1]

Gear ratio 3.31 is a Quadratrac ratio, so is the offset Dana 44 rear. That T'case uses a specific fluid. Get the right stuff if it's still Quadratrac, unless it really is converted to non-full time all wheel drive.

[@davidmoore_oo1]

Vacuum leak! Probably brake booster

[@Mike__S]

I've seen a bunch of these on the road up until my 20s. I know a guy that had a Cherokee Chief, and that was my favorite or of the old full size line of Jeeps. If I had the money or the time, I'd buy one and drive it because that was the coolest two door full size of that time

[@Mike__S]

Also, I bought an '02 Jeep that had 3.31's. I don't think it was that rare, just a highway gear vs the 3.73s and 4.10s you're used to seeing

[@dexjs]

I bet you’re correct!

[@rogerslone9687]

Great find and very entertaining. My vote would be get it running and driving, clean it up and drive it for a while. You'll figure it out from there. Call me old fashioned but i don't think an LS swap is right for this thing.

[@just_inolredneck8319]

😂😂😂😂😂💯🤪🗝👌 your right… we definitely saying what to do… but it’s more fun to watch 😂.. might want to watch fab rats lol

[@DaveTan-r3o]

Look on the side of the block, in 3 inch numbers is the engine size. If it is a 401 that alone is worth some good money. Since it has a 2 bbl carb on it, probably a 360. The Transmission is a chrysler 727 but the starter ring is on the flex plate, not on the torque converter. AMC was notorious for putting any engine they made in a vehicle, even a 232 6cyl in it or a J10.

[@Ruckusism]

Wagoneer is still on my bucket list. Too bad they are steadily going up in price. Most are badly rusted out, so down the road they will be hard to come by.

[@fsjeepin4644]

AMC 360 Turbo 400 Dana 20 Rebuild that carb and that thing will run forever. It’s a motorcraft 2100 series, one of the best oem carbs ever made. That has undesirable axles, swap 76-79 axles in it for front disc brakes and open knuckle. FSJs are awesome, running and driving you’ll love it. LS is a waste, that 360 (in good running condition) will easily power that thing around. You don’t need fuel injection unless you plan to Offroad it. I’d say leave it stock, simple, and fun to drive.

[@fsjeepin4644]

BJ’s Off-road is a great place to get parts, they specialize in the FSJ platform.

[@tarynavon6361]

Not sure about this driveline specifically, but at least in old chevys if there's atf in the transfer case then the seal is bad between the transmission and t case. Would explain why the trans was out of fluid

[@richardbates2367]

Th400 hydromatic is pretty much gms most durable automatic transmission about the next best things to it having a manual shift transmission,, oh and don't look for the downshift lockdown cable on the carburetor it doesn't have one its a electrical detent switch,,and I love the oem jeep hubcaps.. its at the gas pedal bracket and usually up at the firewall green and orange wires running back to the transmission...

[@damionrichter]

NICE JOB BOYS!!!

[@trenttorrence9561]

Good old distributor and points system. Man how we have advanced since those days.

[@cjhawk67]

The weird thing about SJs is they used a Chrysler 727TF transmission but they used AMC engines. The 360 in these are the same block as the AMC 304 all the way up to the 401 small block and have nothing to do with Chrysler 318/340/360 LA motors.

[@benmudn]

I would just clean it up and drive it. If the engine is good, do electronic distributor. If engine is too weak, stay with a Jeep engine. Those SJs have decent demand, now that so many have been scraped.

[@justinchandler5436]

HHEYYYYYY DEX. WHY NOT JUST KZbin IT. WATCH A VIDEO OR 3 AND LEARN SOMETHING LOL. I LOVE THE LONG VIDEO. THANKS

[@GeneElliott-u4u]

By 2 minutes into the video I was lookin' for a monkey and a football....LOL...Your buddy is dangerous , especially when no one is familiar with the systems you are working with.....You will find that Jeep is a conglomeration of Chrysler, GM, and Ford parts off of the shelf.....You have an excellent source of carburetion and simple ignition systems information in Uncle Tony.......The Jeep is yours, but the lady really deserves to stay basically as built. AMC had some good engineers and sometimes actually followed their foresight. As time goes on you will see more and more of their ingenuity put to use and standing the tests of time......Remember that is the grand parent of Jeep SUVs ..........Keep on posting!

[@AbsoluteAggr]

LS would be amazing. But man, a crate AMC 360 would be the tits.