What Did You Do To Your Jeep Today?

I went through all the proper procedures when rebuilding the D18 for the '71 so it wouldn't leak. I can't say it doesn't leak, but it doesn't leak fast enough to leave spots on the floor. I just have a damp transfercase that's attracting dirt.

I'm calling it a victory and moving on with my life.

 

I would too, for sure

 

I pushed it around the parking area in the new place, because I needed it to move, and the battery is stone bloody dead.

 

You didn't show what you used for a backer.

 

It's been 3 or 4 years, so the fuel pump needed replacement again. I took the jeep out on the highway to test all the new gas tank plumbing. That is when the pump decided to give up. I was able to limp home. Then it died in the driveway, the carb was dry. I don't want to convert to an electric pump just yet until I decide what to do for an EFI conversion.


In other news...
I am in the planning (dreaming?) stages of changing the axles from 3.73 to 4.88 and adding an o/d.
For the front dana 27 the only 4.88 ring & pinion I can find for sale are at willysjeepparts and are very expensive.
https://www.willysjeepparts.com/Ring_And_Pinion.htm
I have looked at locating a NT dana 30 and putting the disc brake conversion on it, but that starts to get pretty expensive too.

The rear dana 44 currently has an OX locker, but thick 4.88 ring & pinion sets are available from several sources that will work with the 3.73 carrier, so that is easy.
https://nitro-gear.com/nitro-gear-axle-4-88-thick-ring-pinion-for-dana-44.html

The overdrive will be the most expensive piece of the puzzle. That will probably be the final yes or no on the possible project.

 

I bought a NT Dana30 disk for $100 early this year.

 

Thats a pretty good deal. They are starting to fetch 2-300 around here anymore. Most need a thorough going through though.

 

Go ahead with an electric pump for the carb. When you go efi you can use it to feed a surge tank after the tank valve since you will have the carburetor tanks.

 

This one did as well. I gave it to Greg for the “Free Jeep “. He’s spending plenty on going through the whole thing.

 

Took the rear window out of the Commando (it unzips) and took it to an upholstery shop, the seam was coming apart and snaps were missing. Now I can actually attach the top to the tailgate!

 

Found a frame crack in the CJ

My son welded the crack, I cut a plate out of 3/16 steel to reinforce it.
A little more welding, a little grinding


Voila!

 

I rode the blue cj6 out for a biscuit this morn and a couple hours of gas well roads. Got under it to check oil levels and grease it when I got home and found the pass. side motor mount broke. Driver side broke last yr.
CRAP

Crappy pic

 

Took the dogs for their last spin. Vacuumed the hair out, hosed it off. Put the shelf in for the CO and Utah trips. Ready to load!

 

What engine, mounts?

 

Getting ready to leave for CO later today. Front Dif. was full, rear took 2 pumps (basically full) TC took 5 or 6 pumps (nearly full) The transmission dumped a pint all over the driveway as it was overfull! I had filled it from the top last time I had the cover off a few weeks ago. What a mess!!

 

I'll have to back up and look at my notes but I think they are Novak