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Post by Archangel on Nov 17, 2006 23:47:17 GMT -5
no offense why even bother with the 6 (maybe you got a good deal on it) but i would go 8 just my own hopes to do someday. just wondering why you choose the 6 not trying to start a debate. Cause i got it and the tranny and the computer and the harness and the york OBA and..and..and...for less than 300 bucks...Not to mention, I'm trying to keep my jeep a jeep...a inline 4.0 HO 6 (like the one I have) is PLENTY of power with my axles and gears set up the way they are... 4.56 on 35's, d44 rear axle..locked front and rear...
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Post by zjeep on Nov 18, 2006 9:19:28 GMT -5
A real man would have gone with the V8 but its okay James we understand ;D
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Post by Archangel on Nov 18, 2006 10:28:54 GMT -5
A real man would have gone with the V8 but its okay James we understand ;D Bite me Jason....I'd love to go with a V8, but that requires new axles, which costs WAY more than what I've got into the swap right now...As it stands, I've got 543.18 into the swap.... Dynatrac Dana 60's would add on another 3800 bucks.... You willing to donate 3600 bucks?
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Post by Hutch on Nov 18, 2006 10:52:35 GMT -5
New Axles how come? Not that I think you need a V8, I think a 6 in a jeep is a great way to go, keeps it light, more power, better fuel economy, easy swap, less expensive, blah blah blah. But why would you need new axles, I would think it would be prudent maybe to upgrade, but not an absolute. I'm running a V8 with D44's? Granted the IH engine is underpowered (HP wise), and we'll see how long it takes to break some stuff. Nice work by the way on the swap, it sounds like it went really smoothly, can't wait to get back to town and get out for a ride with you again. How bout some pics?
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Post by zjeep on Nov 18, 2006 11:03:36 GMT -5
A real man would have gone with the V8 but its okay James we understand ;D Bite me Jason....I'd love to go with a V8, but that requires new axles, which costs WAY more than what I've got into the swap right now...As it stands, I've got 543.18 into the swap.... Dynatrac Dana 60's would add on another 3800 bucks.... You willing to donate 3600 bucks? aaahhh dont get all upset on me James you know i just enjoy givin ya sh$t
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Post by Archangel on Nov 18, 2006 14:02:28 GMT -5
New Axles how come? Not that I think you need a V8, I think a 6 in a jeep is a great way to go, keeps it light, more power, better fuel economy, easy swap, less expensive, blah blah blah. But why would you need new axles, I would think it would be prudent maybe to upgrade, but not an absolute. I'm running a V8 with D44's? Granted the IH engine is underpowered (HP wise), and we'll see how long it takes to break some stuff. Nice work by the way on the swap, it sounds like it went really smoothly, can't wait to get back to town and get out for a ride with you again. How bout some pics? I'll get some pics today. And the reason I would need new axles is my front D30 would not take the abuse...
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Post by Hutch on Nov 18, 2006 16:35:32 GMT -5
New Axles how come? Not that I think you need a V8, I think a 6 in a jeep is a great way to go, keeps it light, more power, better fuel economy, easy swap, less expensive, blah blah blah. But why would you need new axles, I would think it would be prudent maybe to upgrade, but not an absolute. I'm running a V8 with D44's? Granted the IH engine is underpowered (HP wise), and we'll see how long it takes to break some stuff. Nice work by the way on the swap, it sounds like it went really smoothly, can't wait to get back to town and get out for a ride with you again. How bout some pics? I'll get some pics today. And the reason I would need new axles is my front D30 would not take the abuse... Ha, that's what I figured, almost acknowledged that when I wrote it. Anyway, I bet you will be psyched with the 6. I'm excited to see pics, seemed like there was a bunch of room in there before, how's it doing now? - I can wait for pics too -
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Post by Archangel on Nov 18, 2006 22:06:07 GMT -5
Well...heres an update... Sorry, no pics...
Tranny is bolted in. Fluid is in the tranny, tranny spins the rear output...Rear driveline is to long, front driveline is too short....Transfer case linkage needs to be modified... It will go into 4LO, but cannot push it back out of 4 lo...need to extend the arm on the shifter so that the plane is parallel. Other than that, she is ready to roll. The custom center console I built is pretty cool and is what took me most of the day... I'll snap some pics in the morning and some video of the motor running (for sound effects)
I'm tired and I am going to go sit in my shiny new (early christmas present) lane rocker/recliner.... ;D
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Post by slick1100 on Nov 18, 2006 23:51:19 GMT -5
How much different are the old driveshafts from the new? Alot shorter/longer? Just wondering about pinion angle. Sounds like it's coming along though, and should be up and running soon.
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Post by Archangel on Nov 19, 2006 0:18:34 GMT -5
How much different are the old driveshafts from the new? Alot shorter/longer? Just wondering about pinion angle. Sounds like it's coming along though, and should be up and running soon. My rear will be about an inch shorter and the angle will be fine. The front shaft needs to be about two inches longer and it will be fine. I'm going to cut and weld them myself and take them to be balanced when I'm finished...If I do it right, there will be no balancing.... And before anyone says it...Yes, a shop should do my shafts, but for two shafts at 120 a piece to get them cut, rebuilt and rebalanced, I can do it cheaper and easier. I'll be doing the EXACT same thing they would be...cut, shorten, sleeve, re-weld.... So hopefully, I can get it all done tomorrow.
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Post by rstep on Nov 19, 2006 8:43:25 GMT -5
So both drive shafts have to be cut,good luck with that.
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Post by zulu on Nov 19, 2006 9:20:41 GMT -5
James sounds like most everything is coming together pretty good. As for me I would spend the extra money to have a proffessional do them, they have all the right tools. Or maybe go to a junk yard and find a set that might work. Good work.
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Post by K5 on Nov 28, 2006 11:30:46 GMT -5
Hey James, whats the status of Sniper?
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Post by Archangel on Nov 28, 2006 19:13:46 GMT -5
Hey James, whats the status of Sniper? Sniper is alive...still only two legged...gotta get the 4wd finished up (linkage, skid plate and driveshaft)...other than that...she is ready to go. I've got to drain a little tranny fluid as I put to much in, but it does move and runs quite nicely.
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Post by 7Lbar on Nov 28, 2006 19:25:34 GMT -5
What still no pics?
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Post by Archangel on Nov 28, 2006 19:43:58 GMT -5
working on it ;D
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Post by dragon51 on Nov 28, 2006 21:13:27 GMT -5
So did you get that T-case linkage issues worked out so you are able to get in and out of 4wd?
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Post by Archangel on Nov 29, 2006 1:31:36 GMT -5
So did you get that T-case linkage issues worked out so you are able to get in and out of 4wd? Nope...thats my goal to have done by Friday night so I can road test it before I hit any trails...I've got an interesting idea, and I've got to get some parts, but I'll be the only jeep with a cable linkage going to my t-case...lol (That is if the other method doesn't work....something to do with geometry and such)
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Post by rstep on Nov 29, 2006 7:29:16 GMT -5
Good to see Sniper out last night James.
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Post by Archangel on Nov 29, 2006 8:43:46 GMT -5
Good to see Sniper out last night James. THanks Bob... After I left your place, I took a drive down I-10 to KOlb exit, and noticed I was creating a little smoke behind me. Turns out that my tranny is still too full and it was coming out of the fill tube, dripping down onto the exhaust... I limped it home slowly, and I'll probably drain it off tonight to get it to the right level.
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Post by dragon51 on Nov 29, 2006 11:38:49 GMT -5
So did you get that T-case linkage issues worked out so you are able to get in and out of 4wd? Nope...thats my goal to have done by Friday night so I can road test it before I hit any trails...I've got an interesting idea, and I've got to get some parts, but I'll be the only jeep with a cable linkage going to my t-case...lol (That is if the other method doesn't work....something to do with geometry and such) Is that the one idea that you was telling me about running in from inside of Sniper. So how did you like those 2 extra cylinders?
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Post by Archangel on Dec 8, 2006 0:24:21 GMT -5
Well, it did run....now its doing something...strange... Everytime I turn LEFT, it sputters out and dies.... Under a load...won't die Turn Right...won't die Turn Left...dead stick....sputters....dead stick...sputters, comes to life...maybe... Already changed o2, MAP, Coil... Got Air, Got Spark, Got Fuel....I'm thinking its the fuel pump....unfortunatley, its inside the tank....grrrr
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Post by 99frontierxe on Dec 8, 2006 0:28:19 GMT -5
Is that with a full tank of gas, or does it matter? High speed/low speed? Sounds like you are starving fuel one way or another... Or, maybe an electrical ground to the engine is loose/missing, and the inertia during the left could be pulling the drive train just enough.
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Post by slick1100 on Dec 8, 2006 0:47:33 GMT -5
Honestly it sounds like a fuel starvation problem. Either not enough fuel in the tank, or it's pinching a line when you turn.
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Post by Archangel on Dec 8, 2006 1:27:04 GMT -5
Is that with a full tank of gas, or does it matter? High speed/low speed? Sounds like you are starving fuel one way or another... Or, maybe an electrical ground to the engine is loose/missing, and the inertia during the left could be pulling the drive train just enough. 3/4 tank of fuel right now... Does not matter high or low speed...cannot find a pinched line anywhere, and I don't believe its an electrical issue... (i.e. ground),
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Post by Archangel on Dec 8, 2006 1:28:47 GMT -5
Guess I'll be dropping the tank and seeing whats up...so much for going out at all this weekend.... I'll also be checking all of the lines for blockage and replacing the fuel filter....this sucks....
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Post by K5 on Dec 8, 2006 4:08:46 GMT -5
what about the in-line filter being too close to the exhaust?
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Post by Archangel on Dec 8, 2006 8:47:04 GMT -5
what about the in-line filter being too close to the exhaust? PUlled the filter, and it still does it....I got to thinking last night about a few different things, and I think I've got a good idea. Either its something in the tank I.E. Fuel Pump, (but I doubt it now since it would seem it would do it more often), or its something electrical, and every time I turn left a wire, relay, connector...god knows swings over and grounds out.... Who knows....I'll start tracking tonight.
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Post by Archangel on Dec 8, 2006 16:32:19 GMT -5
This might help in your quest of finding the problem.Try hooking up a timing light to your engine and place it in a way you can see it with the hood closed .Try to get the problem to act up and see if it cuts out your ignition.If you got a good fuel pressure Gage try it also.That way u can see if fuel presure drops.I have found things out at work this way before. Fuel pressure is good...checked it and its ok...ignition will be checked tonight.
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Post by dragon51 on Dec 8, 2006 19:18:41 GMT -5
Dam that sounds fun and here I thought your ready to roll hopefully it's something simple
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