Ranch Manche

[JENSSEN]

Well I better start a re-build thread on the newest member to our fleet, I name it the "Ranche Manche" as it's sat in a field since 2005. So here we go, first goal make it run

1990 Jeep Comanche starts after sitting 7 years - YouTube

$25.00 in fuel and fresh oil and a trust flat screwdriver as the column is all bound up.

[countreeboy_23]

That was pretty amazing. I always watch to see what you are working on, it is always very interesting. Thank you for always sharing.

[JENSSEN]

Thanks Man!!

I need to get these Manches back and road worthly! 3 out of 4 not on the road is a shame. But at least they are safe.

Well here is what we have so far,..

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In good company :)

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Floors

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Had some Mice! hope the carpet is salvageable,..

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Temporary IGN Key,...

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Interior

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Part time light is stuck on,...

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and I found the clutch is dead,... no pedal at all, I need to investigate to see it's internal slave or external

[Sneedle Vision]

I thought you had a real sleeper on your hands, since the speedo goes to 180! If only!

[JENSSEN]

I thought you had a real sleeper on your hands, since the speedo goes to 180! If only!

It's KM/HR not MPH LOL

[Mudderoy]

Wow I bet you are glad you recorded that. I don't think I would fully expecting one of many things to keep it from starting. Very cool.

[JENSSEN]

I cranked it checked for fuel pump, spark and injector pulse,... Checked the oil added 3L, the fresh premium fuel and then spray started the $#it out of it,.. I cranked it over alot without coil power,.. Then hooked it up and well proof is in the video

[msmoorenburg]

Feel free to send it down to Texas I'll put one to use

[KH96XJ]

Feel free to send it down to Texas I'll put one to use

After you clean the mouse :turd: out of course.

[bluedragon436]

Glad to see it runs... I know you'll get this one all cleaned up nicely...

[JENSSEN]

Well I tinkered on the Ranch Manche today,.. checked cold start (AOK!) swapped on a good Tail gate that opened so I could toss a Chrysler 8.25 and D30 into the bed from the 88 DD and my neighbor and I were playing with the clutch pedal. With the cap on you could hear air loss, so he pulled the cap and a few bubbles came out of the reservoir,.. Now we have some pedal pressure but it escapes,... the pedal is low as well, but I did manage to move forward and backward a few times (WHOOT). So it may be air in the line or it there is a leak somewhere, but no visible leaks so far,..

Oh and no power to the A/C or heater motor,... turn the knob and nothing; nada; zilch,.. another day,..

and the E-brake and part time light are stuck on,.. again ,... another day

[JENSSEN]

Pulled the ranch manche into the shop 2 days ago did plugs, wires, cap and rotor, 703 Chrysler injector swap and now she purrs,.. (weee bit of blow by but lucas is my friend) Oh and bled the clutch,.. Needs a good flush and a few new parts here and there but she is almost ready to see the road after a 7 year break

[4.3LXJ]

That's cool after seven years

[JENSSEN]

The parts removed were in BRUTAL condition, i had to use channel lock pliers to get the rotor off (seized on), cap was full of rust and the rotor machined a groove in the cap tips, the plugs and wires were totally shot,..

I still need to do a fuel filter and get a few tanks of fuel through it to really see the state of the motor. It does still have a few odd noises I need to look into but so far I am happy!

:pray:

[4.3LXJ]

Happy Jeep, Happy Jensen

[Pookapotamus]

Happy Jeep, Happy Jensen

Don't you mean, For sale Jeep, Happy Jenssen???

[4.3LXJ]

How about sold Jeep, happy Jensen?

[JENSSEN]

I am happy when they are safe and ready for the road again....

[BlueXJ]

You are a good guy to rescue Comanches like that. They need someone with the expertise to save them. You are to be commended.

[JENSSEN]

You are a good guy to rescue JEEPS like that. They need someone with the expertise to save them. You are to be commended.

Fixed it for you lol,.. 10 at the house now,...