73 CJ5 Ignition System
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73 CJ5 Ignition System
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CJim7
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That's going to be your ECM for the ignition. Originally, your Jeep had a Prestolite ignition system and a metal ECM. The Prestolite dizzy has the plastic dome.....so Im assuming somebody swapped it out for a newer Duraspark system, which would also mean a newer style plastic ECM. Am I correct?
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73s had points. Maybe someone swapped in something. Check if you have points.
If you do have points, It might be a regulator for the alternator.
Put on a picture please.
If you do have points, It might be a regulator for the alternator.
Put on a picture please.
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My 73 CJ had that. Pretty sure that is the old voltage regulator. I replaced it with a solid state one long ago. It was a listed replacement item from a general auto parts store.