1978 Jeep CJ5 starter

1978 JEEP CJ5
72,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • MANUAL
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JKROELLS
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I recently bought this jeep. It hasn't been driven in a long time, but it's had a lot of work done to it. It's been running fine for a the first 3 weeks. But, today I went to start it and it sounded like the starter wasn't engaging the flywheel. It did it twice, then on the 3rd try it engaged and started just fine. Is it the solenoid? Is it the starter? The engine is pretty dirty, wires etc, but she runs great and swifts great, no grinds..

question 2: I noticed my tail lights have back up lights, but when I put it in reverse the back up lights don't come on. Does my 87 Jeep come with back up lights?
Mar 29, 2009 at 9:52 PM
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