New Mail Jeep Owner

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   Hello to all, I am new to this website.  I was wondering if anyone knows a place to get good replacement parts for the DJ-5M.  This particular project was given to me by a friend.  He tells me that the motor was running when he parked it, as I am sure everyone says.  Either way the motor is not frozen I can spin the fly wheel, there is no water in the oil.  I put a battery on it yesterday and the lights and windshield wipers came on.  This particular model (forgive me for not posting the model number)has an automatic transmission and it is a left side drive.  The engine is a 4 cylinder (not sure the make).  My question is, is there a safety switch on the shift mechanism that will not allow the starter to engage?  I want to spin the engine over but get nothing when I turn the key.

This is a project for me and my son.  I am anticipating needing seats, doors, door tracks, latches, hoses, belts, wiring, spark plugs, distributor cap, intake filter, intake hose, muffler, gas tank, gas tank cap, lights, seat belts, switches for the dash, etc.  Any literature on these jeeps would be greatly appreciated.  

I can be reached at 3378520278 I am in South Louisiana so if you kwon of a dealer in this area that would be helpful.

Thanks,
Lawman

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LAWLUKE Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Sep/21/2017 Location: Louisiana Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote LAWLUKE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New Mail Jeep Owner Posted: Sep/21/2017 at 7:40am
	Hello to all, I am new to this website. I was wondering if anyone knows a place to get good replacement parts for the DJ-5M. This particular project was given to me by a friend. He tells me that the motor was running when he parked it, as I am sure everyone says. Either way the motor is not frozen I can spin the fly wheel, there is no water in the oil. I put a battery on it yesterday and the lights and windshield wipers came on. This particular model (forgive me for not posting the model number)has an automatic transmission and it is a left side drive. The engine is a 4 cylinder (not sure the make). My question is, is there a safety switch on the shift mechanism that will not allow the starter to engage? I want to spin the engine over but get nothing when I turn the key. This is a project for me and my son. I am anticipating needing seats, doors, door tracks, latches, hoses, belts, wiring, spark plugs, distributor cap, intake filter, intake hose, muffler, gas tank, gas tank cap, lights, seat belts, switches for the dash, etc. Any literature on these jeeps would be greatly appreciated. I can be reached at 3378520278 I am in South Louisiana so if you kwon of a dealer in this area that would be helpful. Thanks, Lawman

DaemonForce Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/05/2012 Location: Olympia, WA Status: Offline Points: 1070	Post Options Post Reply Quote DaemonForce Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Sep/21/2017 at 1:07pm
	Starter type is the old inertia model that uses an external solenoid control. The parking pawl most likely has some neutral safety switch that engages and disengages along the shifter. If it's gone, it's most likely missing(along with the start engagement trigger) or conveniently shorted to where it will start in any shifter position. Just be safe with it. Put it in park and short the solenoid trigger with a momentary switch to start it. The 4cyl is typically an Audi 2.0L that is popular in the yards and rare to find in good running shape. The other possibility is the AMC 2.5L which I have never found. The MPFI evolution of this engine sits pretty under the hood of most Comanche pickups.
	1971 Javelin SST American 304 2v \| FMX \| AM20-3.31 1983 American Limited Jeep 4(.7)L S-MPFI \| 1982 NWC T-5M (4.03/.76) \| Dana30IFS/35-2.72

Ollie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/17/2012 Location: Brandon, MS Status: Offline Points: 2803	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ollie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Sep/21/2017 at 5:48pm
	There is a man in Boaz, AL that has all the TSM's for the postal jeeps. Very good to have. Goggle him. I have a 74 postal jeep. I got both doors and hardware for sale. Having AMC Fun, Ollie
	1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD 1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd