OK - 1983 CJ7 - with a bunch of mods not related to this problem ...
Seat belt retractor for the 3 point belts oOFTEN sticks in place - won't epull out of the retractor housing or - if already pulled out - won't retract.
UNTIL I wack the retractor gently (firmly) a couple of times (or more) with a small rubber mallet I carry "just in case" - and then it will pull out or retract as needed.
I suspect a bit of dust (dirt) down inside the mechanism - but don't have the foggiest on how to fix the problem.
And I know better than to try to lube the mechanism - which wouldn't do much more than just attract dust and dirt.
Suggestions? Instruction how to disassemble & clean? And how to reassemble :) !!
Thanks Lynn in Vancouver