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What Did You Do To Your Jeep Today?

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Focker, Jul 23, 2016.

  1. Apr 21, 2021
    Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Y’all know I’m a novice at this engine stuff but my friend told me that Ford Blue adds 5HP.


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  2. Apr 21, 2021
    Lockman

    Lockman OK.....Now I Get It . 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Not on a GM engine , though!
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2021
    Buildflycrash

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    The real reason I painted this stuff is because I’m waiting on parts. Otherwise I’d throw it back together. :whistle:
     
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  4. Apr 22, 2021
    Fireball

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    Spring is here. All the yard tools and the tractor need fuel. Used the '71 for a fuel run and filled it up too:
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  5. Apr 22, 2021
    Buildflycrash

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    The seals came in today so I put the valves back in.


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    Then I made some more stuff shiny.


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  6. Apr 22, 2021
    Ol Fogie

    Ol Fogie 74 cj5 304, 1943 mb

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    Yeah, I think that only works on Jeep Motors though.
     
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  7. Apr 22, 2021
    Jw60

    Jw60 Sitting up n buckled down. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    I did the entire engine in blue.
    Still only 5hp.
     
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  8. Apr 23, 2021
    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

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    This finally arrived.

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  9. Apr 23, 2021
    Rodney

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    I got the cast off a week ago Monday and ended up with Covid 19. I've had worse cold bugs, but the fatigue has lingered.
    I finally got to do a little fab work on the CJ5 frame. I cut plates and boxed the 3" square tube front bumper and welded it in place, and then slotted a piece of 1" by 2 1/2" channel and welded it in place for a Grille/core support. Since I don't have the tub installed, or the new long hood yet, I hope my measurements are close enough for the slot to work.
    I'll be adding gussets and a heavy plate for the power steering gearbox and the drag link for coil spring front axle.
     
  10. Apr 23, 2021
    Buildflycrash

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    Bam!

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    80lbs on head bolts
    30 lbs on rockers

    Going to hockey game tonight. Other side will have to wait until morning.
     
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  11. Apr 23, 2021
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    mine's supposed to get here by 9:00 tonight (currently 6:25), and i hope USPS doesn't screw something up
     
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  12. Apr 23, 2021
    Jw60

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    You kids and your hearing, Overrated.
    I can't hear the transfercase over the rear axle over the engine. After a mile you gotta talk like I just woke up.
     
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  13. Apr 23, 2021
    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

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    I have a persistent ring in my ears so this isn't to better my hearing. It's to better my transfercase. :p
     
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  14. Apr 23, 2021
    Jeepsterjim

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    Jeepsterjim

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    Rodney, like your mods! How close are you to Lincoln, ca?
     
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  16. Apr 23, 2021
    Rodney

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    Across 193 to Auburn and 30 minutes up I80 to Alta
     
  17. Apr 24, 2021
    Jeepsterjim

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    OK, Lens friend. If near me here in Lincoln, come by.
     
  18. Apr 24, 2021
    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

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    I went for a drive looking to get a picture for the photo scavenger hunt. While going down a washboard road, I ran into a large pothole, and started to hear a loud rattle. I broke a rear shock mount. Yea, I was told they were going to snap off but I thought I could get by for now. I was wrong. Back to the drawing board....
    A thunderstorm rolled in as I was driving around. I was surprisingly dry except for my left arm and leg. I need Rain-X or windshield wipers. I couldn't see anything when cars passed by.
    I bought a set of spark plugs to keep as spares so when one fouls I just toss in another. :lol:

    A picture of clarity.

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  19. Apr 24, 2021
    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    Lets see, what i did over the last month:D
    Pulled the jeep in the garage 4 weeks ago, pulled the poly fuel tank squirrel chewed on, fuel lines squirrel chewed thru, and hose from lines to pump.

    Look at and let sit for next 4 weeks.

    Today i finally got everything i needed and installed. Swapped in a steel tank from the plow jeep so i can have the correct fuel sender so my gauge doesn't read half tank at full. Bent up 2 new brake/fuel lines. Tank has the 2 bungs on the bottom for feed and return. Ran the steel lines inside the frame and out just in front of the motor mount. From there used some fancy stainless braided fuel hose so hopefully it doesn't get chewed on.
    I also cleaned up and brushed on some truck bed liner on the drivers floor panel. Hoping it gives something to keep the tank rubbbing thru the paint.

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  20. Apr 24, 2021
    Jw60

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    I took mine to the proving grounds, impressed myself, and found I only pump down about 5 gals of fuel and if it sloshed away from the pickup I'm out of luck.
    [​IMG]20210424_114018 by Joe with a jeep, on Flickr
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    Yes you should recognize a few. No I did not follow the big boys all day.
     
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