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Offline jim

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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #45 on: November 08, 2010, 01:16:50 PM »
Congratulations.  Looking forward to pictures.
If the 4X4 switch has a button the bottom that has to be pulled down it's not shift on the fly.
If there is no button it is shift on the fly.
i don't know what year the change was made but someone will jump in here with that info.
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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #46 on: November 08, 2010, 03:02:41 PM »
I was also wondering if anyone would have to have a steering wheel for sale, the three spoke ones like on wagoneers with the lather wrap and the fake wood in the center that is round. like on the limited edition vehicles.
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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #47 on: November 08, 2010, 03:24:09 PM »
Quote from: jim on November 08, 2010, 01:16:50 PM
Congratulations.  Looking forward to pictures.
If the 4X4 switch has a button the bottom that has to be pulled down it's not shift on the fly.
If there is no button it is shift on the fly.
i don't know what year the change was made but someone will jump in here with that info.

Ours is a 1984 Brampton-built and is not shift on the fly. It was originally a rental unit...we purchased it in January 1985 with 15k miles. I've seen several sources that say the change was made for 1984 models but I'm guessing it must have been later in the model run.
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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #48 on: November 08, 2010, 07:37:29 PM »
We do know some changes were made during model years.  Plastic to metal valve covers comes to mind.
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"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people;
that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."
--Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824. ME 16:45
What part of "shall not be infringed" do they not understand?
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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #49 on: November 08, 2010, 10:06:51 PM »
Quote from: eaglebeek on November 08, 2010, 03:24:09 PM
Quote from: jim on November 08, 2010, 01:16:50 PM
Congratulations.  Looking forward to pictures.
If the 4X4 switch has a button the bottom that has to be pulled down it's not shift on the fly.
If there is no button it is shift on the fly.
i don't know what year the change was made but someone will jump in here with that info.

Ours is a 1984 Brampton-built and is not shift on the fly. It was originally a rental unit...we purchased it in January 1985 with 15k miles. I've seen several sources that say the change was made for 1984 models but I'm guessing it must have been later in the model run.

Mine was made August 1983 and does not have the nob on the bottom of the four wheel drive switch.
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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #50 on: November 08, 2010, 10:13:54 PM »
My 83 has the knob.  I don't know what month it was built.  This is getting more confusing all the time. 
I had thought all 83s were stop to shift.  Is yours stock?
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"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people;
that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."
--Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824. ME 16:45
What part of "shall not be infringed" do they not understand?
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(There's more to life than fuel mileage)
83 Eagle wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
88 Eagle white woody wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #51 on: November 09, 2010, 06:39:26 AM »
An August '83 build date would make it an '84, probably.  The VIN should be your guide.
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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #52 on: November 09, 2010, 01:42:36 PM »
Just wondering how do you know when the 4X4 is working, The owner said that it work it is just that it does not feel like a 4X4 truck when turning and handles better then I would have expected. Every time I flip the switch I hear a sound that sounds like compressed being released, So I am guessing it is supposed to sound like when it works.
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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #53 on: November 09, 2010, 01:49:08 PM »
Find some loose gravel or a grassy patch or such and make jack rabbit starts in both 2x4 and 4x4.
If it's working you will certainly be able to notice the difference.
I once tied one to a tree with a tow strap but it's not necessary to go that far.
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I'm right 98% of the time, and I don't care about the other 3%.
"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people;
that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."
--Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824. ME 16:45
What part of "shall not be infringed" do they not understand?
08 Impala
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(There's more to life than fuel mileage)
83 Eagle wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
88 Eagle white woody wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
86 wagon parts car
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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #54 on: November 09, 2010, 10:15:47 PM »
Congrats on your acquisition.  I have found that the stop to shift to 4wd was used on Eagles with automatics in 83 & 84.  I am not familiar with manual tranny setup.  This stop to shift feature also applies to full sized Jeeps with automatics in 83 & 84.  My Eagle is an 84 that the PO modified so it does shift on the fly and I like it very much.  I used it for the first time in months just today. 
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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #55 on: November 10, 2010, 08:45:38 PM »
I was wondering I have noticed on a few forums here that people mention giving there cars names, who started that idea exactly and what is it about, also what names have already been Taken.
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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #56 on: November 10, 2010, 08:48:33 PM »
I don't know who started it.. it was around way before you or I were born lol.
All my car's have had names though...[also, all girls names.. lol]
My sister named both of her cars too, but she know's her way around a garage just as well as most guy's, so she's not exactly a average female to use as an example lol.
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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #57 on: November 11, 2010, 01:14:58 PM »
Naming our Eagles is not an official part of the Forum.
It's just something people do.
The names aren't copyrighted - I doubt if anyone will get their nose out of joint if you were to duplicate a name.
Some of the members will probably jump in here and tell how they selected a name - or how their Eagle selected a name. ;D
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I'm right 98% of the time, and I don't care about the other 3%.
"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people;
that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."
--Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824. ME 16:45
What part of "shall not be infringed" do they not understand?
08 Impala
01 Yukon 4X4
(There's more to life than fuel mileage)
83 Eagle wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
88 Eagle white woody wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
86 wagon parts car
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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #58 on: November 11, 2010, 05:30:58 PM »
Quote from: jim on November 11, 2010, 01:14:58 PM
Naming our Eagles is not an official part of the Forum.
It's just something people do.
The names aren't copyrighted - I doubt if anyone will get their nose out of joint if you were to duplicate a name.
Some of the members will probably jump in here and tell how they selected a name - or how their Eagle selected a name. ;D

Thanks for the response, does your eagle have a name.
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Re: Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.
« Reply #59 on: November 11, 2010, 08:23:30 PM »
Well, this being a family oriented site I can't say what I call them when I'm working on them! ;D
Actuallly, I haven't named them.  Nothing has ever come to mind that seems to fit.  I usually call them the 83 and the 88,
or the blue and the white one, or white woody.
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I'm right 98% of the time, and I don't care about the other 3%.
"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people;
that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."
--Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824. ME 16:45
What part of "shall not be infringed" do they not understand?
08 Impala
01 Yukon 4X4
(There's more to life than fuel mileage)
83 Eagle wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
88 Eagle white woody wagon; shared responsibility as daily driver
86 wagon parts car
Click for Little Rock, AR Forecast" border="0" height="100" width="150
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