How To Section
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Contents
150/151 (2.5) Engine
151 GM
150 AMC
258 (4.2) Engine
- How To Upgrade Your Valve Cover (1981 - 1986 only)
- Curing Carter BBD Carb Issues
- Alternator Belt (With A/C)
- TFI Upgrade
- Diagnostic ECM Test
- 21xx Autolite/Motorcraft carb upgrade
- Correctly setting your idle speed 1980 - 1988
- Converting from 7/16" head bolts to 1/2"
Body
Exterior
Interior
Components/Accessories
Exhaust
Four Wheel Drive
- CV Half Shafts
- Front Axle Lock (1981 - 1984 with Select Shift I)
- How To Manually Shift the Transfer Case (1981 - 1988 Select Shift Cars)
- NP 129 Transfer Case Rebuilding
- Cable Operated Transfer Case Shifter - Joshpit2003
Suspension, Brakes and Wheels
Front
Rear
- Rear Shock Installation (Includes air shocks)
Restoration/Conservation
Transmission, Automatic
