Woodstock
- Thread starter timsresort
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- Jan 22, 2014
I think it's a good option. No worry about speedo gears, tire size etc. I think it will be fun to play with some of the functions. Top speed on the Rubicon for example, should be good for a chuckle.
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- Mar 22, 2026
Been thinking about these for a while now…just haven’t convinced myself to drop the $$$ yet.
ITLKSEZ
Watching a toddler play w/a loaded gun
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- Aug 13, 2015
I’ve been running a generic one for a few years and generally love it. It’s rare that it doesn’t get a reading from tree cover.
My only gripe is that the odometer runs off the tripmeter, and the tripmeter resets every time the key is off. So if every trip you ever take is less than a mile, the odometer would show 0 forever. I can’t trust the stated total milage, because 9 times out of 10, it recorded less fractions of a mile than traveled.
Hopefully yours isn’t like that, it’s annoying.
My only gripe is that the odometer runs off the tripmeter, and the tripmeter resets every time the key is off. So if every trip you ever take is less than a mile, the odometer would show 0 forever. I can’t trust the stated total milage, because 9 times out of 10, it recorded less fractions of a mile than traveled.
Hopefully yours isn’t like that, it’s annoying.
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- Jan 22, 2014
I read the instructions. The total odometer never resets, and the trip odometer resets with the button on the face. So it should be good.
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- Jan 22, 2014
The #1 welding cable I have is just too big for the motor to contactor cables, so I made up some #2 cables. This is what these had originally, so should be fine. I crimped, heat shrinked and then slid on the little boots I got from Warn.
Then I test fitted the new cover, with the socket installed. And of course, plugged in the new remote.
I made the power cables, and terminated them at the winch. These are the #1 welding cable. And the negative bolts directly to the motor case. I need to figure out a battery connection, because it's already kind of busy at the battery.
I will clamp the 2 cables somewhere near the front crossmember to keep them neat and protected.
This is a nice touch, but I think necessary. I installed the new data sticker. A little bling.
Then I test fitted the new cover, with the socket installed. And of course, plugged in the new remote.
I made the power cables, and terminated them at the winch. These are the #1 welding cable. And the negative bolts directly to the motor case. I need to figure out a battery connection, because it's already kind of busy at the battery.
I will clamp the 2 cables somewhere near the front crossmember to keep them neat and protected.
This is a nice touch, but I think necessary. I installed the new data sticker. A little bling.
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- Mar 23, 2008
I have these on the 7 and Yeller now.
tymbom
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- Jun 13, 2012
I've had a 75 dollar GPS speedo in my Jeep since the rebuild and it works fine, good enough for me. Here in the mountains of Norcal it always has a signal. I put the antenna on a piece of Velcro on the windshield frame, plus a second piece of Velcro on the dash for when the windshield is folded down. On the Rubicon it doesn't register any speed or miles since we're going so slow and stopping regularly. Woodstock is looking great. I can't wait to see it in person
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- Jan 22, 2014
Working through the list..fuel and air today. The throttle body points right at the big mechanical fan, and there is less than 4" to make a 4" intake elbow turn toward the air filter. So I found this cobra head elbow that takes less room without restricting air flow. It is still much larger than I anticipated.
It needed a trim, and just makes it. But a miss is a miss, and I'll take it. It needs to hop over the upper radiator hose, so it angles up a little.
I added a short section of 4" aluminum tubing then the air filter. I bought a "universal" cold air intake from Speedway for all this. There was a lot more than I needed, but it did the job. This is where the high hood helps. Can't do this with a low hood, even a short hood CJ5, with the curve at the edge would be a tight fit. Although people do it somehow, I would never attempt this with a low hood jeep.
Then I turned to throttle. I bought this pedal from Summit, I like it because the pedal and arm are splined togther, so adjustment, even by 1 or 2 splines, is easy. Here I have it mocked in, so I can drill the firewall for the cable.
The cable goes through at the top corner of the left head, loops over the top of the intake, then to the throttle body. I bought this on Amazon, and it is pretty nice. Shows me how over priced some of the name brand stuff is. I need to sit in to get the height of the pedal correct, and that could be this week. I hope to drive it after I get the power steering reservoir.
It needed a trim, and just makes it. But a miss is a miss, and I'll take it. It needs to hop over the upper radiator hose, so it angles up a little.
I added a short section of 4" aluminum tubing then the air filter. I bought a "universal" cold air intake from Speedway for all this. There was a lot more than I needed, but it did the job. This is where the high hood helps. Can't do this with a low hood, even a short hood CJ5, with the curve at the edge would be a tight fit. Although people do it somehow, I would never attempt this with a low hood jeep.
Then I turned to throttle. I bought this pedal from Summit, I like it because the pedal and arm are splined togther, so adjustment, even by 1 or 2 splines, is easy. Here I have it mocked in, so I can drill the firewall for the cable.
The cable goes through at the top corner of the left head, loops over the top of the intake, then to the throttle body. I bought this on Amazon, and it is pretty nice. Shows me how over priced some of the name brand stuff is. I need to sit in to get the height of the pedal correct, and that could be this week. I hope to drive it after I get the power steering reservoir.
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- Mar 29, 2008
It’s getting crowded under the hood.
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- Jan 22, 2014
The brakes, I hate them. I went to bleed them, that was fun. First, I couldn't loosen the bleeders on the fronts, had to remove them to get the bleeders out, then decided that these are really old, so replace them. Got new calipers for a '76 K20 at FLAPS overnight.
Then, the rear line lock had some crap in it, so had to remove, disassemble and clean. Then bled the rears, after fixing a few leaks. New brake lines always leak at first for me, but I think I have them all set now. Then, little stuff. Got these battery terminals, so I can double up the big conductors on the battery, for the winch.
Ordered a big latch for the upcoming tire rack. The one on top came first, and it is way too big. Next I got the bottom one, which is the same one I used on the tux. Rack fabrication is coming up fast, and I have the spindle, and the steel already.
And I've been messing with the wiring and gauges. I got the tach and water installed. Getting close. I want to see a needle move when I fire it up, soon. I am anticipating taking the jeep down into NV. in a few weeks for testing at an off road area. My normal test area up here, Twin Peaks, doesn't open until Memorial day weekend, I found out. And I stopped at our club member's yard where the RTI ramp is stored, and it is too hard to get at, and I don't want to waste my time on that.
Then, the rear line lock had some crap in it, so had to remove, disassemble and clean. Then bled the rears, after fixing a few leaks. New brake lines always leak at first for me, but I think I have them all set now. Then, little stuff. Got these battery terminals, so I can double up the big conductors on the battery, for the winch.
Ordered a big latch for the upcoming tire rack. The one on top came first, and it is way too big. Next I got the bottom one, which is the same one I used on the tux. Rack fabrication is coming up fast, and I have the spindle, and the steel already.
And I've been messing with the wiring and gauges. I got the tach and water installed. Getting close. I want to see a needle move when I fire it up, soon. I am anticipating taking the jeep down into NV. in a few weeks for testing at an off road area. My normal test area up here, Twin Peaks, doesn't open until Memorial day weekend, I found out. And I stopped at our club member's yard where the RTI ramp is stored, and it is too hard to get at, and I don't want to waste my time on that.
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- Jan 22, 2014
I know I'm bouncing around, but bear with me. Sometimes I'm waiting for parts, sometimes, I just don't feel like wiring after a day of wiring. It all needs to be done, so I started looking at the rack. I am just going to copy the tux rack. It works well, holds 1 can, a 37" tire, hi lift jack, and doesn't rattle. I really wanted to swing the 3B rack the opposite of the tux, so when Nick and are parked next to each other, like every trip, the racks would open opposite of each other. But, no, I can't do that, because of the new passenger side fuel filler on Woody. Anyway, I got the tux out to start.
What I love about this rack, is the 45 degree clamp. The clamp pulls down, and in, removing any looseness. So I started making these brackets.
2" flat bar in the bandsaw, after a template.
The outer will accept the big latch, so I can drill these in the press.
What I love about this rack, is the 45 degree clamp. The clamp pulls down, and in, removing any looseness. So I started making these brackets.
2" flat bar in the bandsaw, after a template.
The outer will accept the big latch, so I can drill these in the press.
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- Jan 22, 2014
Yes, but since it's such a big ugly hood, there is room for all this.
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- Jan 22, 2014
One of the last items that is keeping me from running is the power steering remote reservoir. I got this PSC unit from Summit, and it's really the only way to go. We have this on the tux also. I mounted about here, made up the hose ends, and filled with Royal Purple fluid. I jacked up the front end to cycle the steering to get most of the air out before running the motor.
With the beautiful weather we are having, I decided today is the day to roll it outside, and hopefully run it, maybe drive it a little. I can now see it outside, in the sun for the first time since we did the cage.
I finished the power steering/hydroboost plumbing. Then replaced a brake line on the rear diff that I couldn't stop a leak on. Then wired the oil pressure gauge, so I can see it move. So, I have ignition, I have brakes, I have steering, I have gauges, I have cooling.
It started right up, and the handheld shows some parameters. Running very smooth, I let it warm up. I had one PS leak at the box, that tightened right up.
Yes, I still need to install 2 gauges, but I have water at 170 degrees, oil at 40 lbs, tach at 850 RPM. Looking good, sounding good.
Tomorrow, adjust the clutch, so I can drive it a little. Finish gauges, passenger fender on.
With the beautiful weather we are having, I decided today is the day to roll it outside, and hopefully run it, maybe drive it a little. I can now see it outside, in the sun for the first time since we did the cage.
I finished the power steering/hydroboost plumbing. Then replaced a brake line on the rear diff that I couldn't stop a leak on. Then wired the oil pressure gauge, so I can see it move. So, I have ignition, I have brakes, I have steering, I have gauges, I have cooling.
It started right up, and the handheld shows some parameters. Running very smooth, I let it warm up. I had one PS leak at the box, that tightened right up.
Yes, I still need to install 2 gauges, but I have water at 170 degrees, oil at 40 lbs, tach at 850 RPM. Looking good, sounding good.
Tomorrow, adjust the clutch, so I can drive it a little. Finish gauges, passenger fender on.
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- Mar 29, 2008
congratulations Tim! 
I love the stance, looks awesome can’t wait to see it in person.
I love the stance, looks awesome can’t wait to see it in person.
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- Jan 22, 2014
Murphy's Law is alive and well. What a day of 2 steps back one step forward. I started with clutch adjustment, it is grinding going into gear. Thought that would be simple. Made a new pushrod into the clutch MC, a little longer, with adjustment. Everything is moving enough, it should disengage. After talking with Sam, he reminded me of a situation he had recently with V6 commando throwout that wouldn't disengage, and after pulling the motor, he found that the pilot was just a little tight, and a short drive cleared it up. Well, the same thing happened here, I just moved it out, turned around, back in. I think getting some gear oil flowing helped also. I also test fitted the new market umbrella.
I also developed a fuel leak at the fuel rail, in the middle of it all. Fixed it, then developed one on the other side. Hmm. I have new injectors, with new O-rings, but it's kind of wresting match to get the rail on there square and tight, so I don't know. My bright idea to move the jeep out of the garage, made it tougher, as it was actually hot in the sun today, I think a record. At the end of the day, time for a beer, stand back and be happy it moves, runs smoothly, and is getting closer.
And I am happy with good oil pressure at idle, can't beat that.
I also developed a fuel leak at the fuel rail, in the middle of it all. Fixed it, then developed one on the other side. Hmm. I have new injectors, with new O-rings, but it's kind of wresting match to get the rail on there square and tight, so I don't know. My bright idea to move the jeep out of the garage, made it tougher, as it was actually hot in the sun today, I think a record. At the end of the day, time for a beer, stand back and be happy it moves, runs smoothly, and is getting closer.
And I am happy with good oil pressure at idle, can't beat that.