This classic Jeep CJ-5 was parked in the early '80s. Can Davin and Jeff bring its 225ci Buick V-6 engine back to life? The owner of this particular Jeep fondly remembers driving it in high school in the late 1970s, but can't remember why he parked it on his father's property close to 40 years ago. Davin and Jeff set out to see if some fresh spark plugs, good fuel, filed points, and a bit of TLC can answer the simple question: Will It Run?

00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - Initial engine inspection. What engine is it?
02:19 - What's the plan to get it running?
03:04 - Backstory to this Jeep and its owner
04:12 - Pulling spark plugs and lubricating cylinders
07:09 - Checking the starter with new battery
07:55 - Distributor cap comes off to file the points
09:14 - New spark plugs and checking for spark
10:05 - New points and condenser
12:48 - Davin explains dwell and setting point gap
15:08 - Checking the coil with ohm meter
18:15 - Giving it some fuel and first attempt at starting!
19:23 - Pulling off top of carburetor
20:06 - Carburetor needle and seat inspection and cleaning
21:39 - Needs more power! (Jump pack has entered the chat)
22:40 - IT'S ALIVE!!!
24:56 - Recap and observations
26:45 - Checking compression just for kicks

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