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Key Features
Accessibility:
Downloadable for immediate access, printable for convenience
📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
Coverage Scope:
Complete official full factory service repair manual
Styles Covered:
All styles
Page Count
Estimated Pages:
Hundreds (printable in entirety or by section)
Manual Type
Type:
Workshop Service Repair Manual
Language
Language:
English
Format
Format:
PDF Download
📖 Manual Coverage
Systems Covered
General Maintenance:
Yes
Troubleshooting:
Yes
Engine Service Repair:
Yes
Transmission Service Repair:
Yes
Brake System:
Yes
Wiring Diagrams:
Yes
Electrical System:
Yes
Suspension:
Yes
Periodic Lubrication:
Yes
Steering:
Yes
Cooling System:
Yes
Fuel Injection:
Yes
Fuel System:
Yes
Emission System:
Yes
Heater Air Conditioning:
Yes
Engine Control System:
Yes
Chassis Body:
Yes
Restraint System:
Yes
Interior:
Yes
Differential Drive:
Yes
Axle:
Yes
Procedures Included
Repair Procedures:
Step-by-step instructions based on complete disassembly
Repair Detail:
Detailed substeps, numbered instructions
Diagnostic Procedures:
Combined with detailed wiring diagrams for electrical system
Technical Depth
Depth:
In-depth, professional quality, suitable for do-it-yourselfers and experienced mechanics
Visual Aid Detail
Illustrations Photos:
Hundreds of photos and illustrations, detailed drawings, enlarged insets for detailed part examination
Information Enhancements
Critical Information Pointers:
Notes, cautions, and warnings throughout each chapter
Navigation
Table Of Contents:
Numbered for easy and fast information retrieval
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
Format:
PDF
Print Quality
Printability:
Printable without any restriction
Binding Type
Binding:
N/A (Digital Download)
Paper Type
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital Download)
Delivery Method
Delivery:
Instant download link after payment
Requirements
Software Requirements:
Adobe PDF Reader
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Options Inferred:
Likely AMC 304 V8, AMC 360 V8, or in-line 6-cylinder (258 cu in) engines common for 1979 CJ7 models.
Performance
Engine Performance Data:
Specific horsepower and torque figures would be detailed within the manual based on the installed engine.
Fuel System
Fuel System Details:
Covers fuel injection and general fuel system components, suggesting potential for both carbureted and early fuel-injected (though less common for 1979) systems.
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Standard Transmission Type:
Likely a 3-speed manual (e.g., T-15A) or 4-speed manual (e.g., T-18/T-18A) transmission.
Optional
Optional Transmission Type:
An automatic transmission (e.g., TH400) may have been an option, though manual transmissions were prevalent in CJ models.
Features
Transfer Case:
Manual covers differential/drive systems, implying detailed information on transfer case operation and maintenance, likely the Dana 20.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase:
103.5 inches (2629 mm)
Overall Length:
Approximately 150.5 inches (3823 mm) for standard configuration
Weights
Curb Weight:
Varies by engine and options, typically around 3500-3900 lbs (1588-1769 kg)
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
Crash Safety Inferred:
As a 1979 vehicle, official crash test ratings (like NHTSA) are unlikely to be comprehensive by modern standards. Manual would detail any passive safety features like seat belts.
Seat belts (standard lap and shoulder belts may have been optional or standard depending on configuration), roll bar (standard on CJ-7).
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Infotainment System Inferred:
Basic AM/FM radio, potentially with an 8-track player or cassette player. No advanced infotainment systems expected.
Driver Assistance
Driver Assistance Features:
None by modern standards. Focus is on mechanical systems and basic operation.
Connectivity
Connectivity Features:
None.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 3,000 miles or 3 months, depending on driving conditions. Manual will specify exact intervals and oil types.
Tune Up Interval:
Spark plugs, filters, and ignition system checks usually recommended every 15,000-30,000 miles. Manual will detail specific procedures and components.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Specification:
Likely SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 for gasoline engines. Manual will confirm API service classification (e.g., SF/CD).
Transmission Fluid Specification:
Manual transmission: GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil (e.g., 80W-90). Automatic transmission: Likely Dexron II or equivalent.
Coolant Specification:
Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze. Manual will specify the correct mixture ratio with water and any specific additives.
Known Issues
Rust Prone Areas:
Common areas for rust include floor pans, rocker panels, and wheel wells due to the vehicle's construction and off-road usage.
Carburetor Tuning:
Carburetors can require frequent tuning and maintenance, especially if not using correct fuel mixtures or if vacuum leaks are present.
Electrical Gremlins:
Older wiring harnesses can degrade, leading to intermittent electrical issues, which this manual's wiring diagrams are crucial for diagnosing.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Jeep Legacy:
Continuation of the legendary Jeep off-road lineage, building on the CJ series.
Model Evolution
Cj7 Development:
The CJ-7 was introduced in 1976 as a successor to the CJ-5, offering a longer wheelbase and improved comfort and handling.
Production
Production Period:
CJ-7 production ran from 1976 to 1986.
Special Editions
Golden Eagle Significance:
The Golden Eagle was a popular trim package in the late 1970s, typically featuring distinctive decals, a black grille, unique seat covers, and alloy wheels.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Off Road Icon Status:
The Jeep CJ series, including the CJ-7, is widely recognized as an iconic off-road vehicle with a strong cult following.
Ratings
Durability Reputation:
Known for ruggedness and durability in off-road conditions, though requires consistent maintenance.