Project: "Rigor Mortis"

[4.3LXJ]

I am not sure either Dana. Hot spot maybe?

[Pookapotamus]

It looks as if the injector is spraying onto the piston. But none of the other pistons have it. And if I remember correctly that is the same spot that the previous piston failed at.


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[4.3LXJ]

But the injector is supposed to spray the valve I think. You going to change the injector?

[Pookapotamus]

I think I need to do more research , was thinking it might be a small crack in the block, possible gasket.


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[4.3LXJ]

I might lean towards gasket or some other kind of leak that has water in it

[Pookapotamus]

Well mort runs again!

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Looks ruff but he runs!

Oh and this one is for you Steve, just to prove that when I get into it my shop gets dirty too!
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[4.3LXJ]

Well, maybe not very far :D I see you flatten your tires too so it is short enough to work under the hood :D

[4.3LXJ]

Well mort runs again!


Oh and this one is for you Steve, just to prove that when I get into it my shop gets dirty too!




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You call that dirty? I swept up ten pounds of grinder dust the other day :D

[Pookapotamus]

It was either flatten the tires or take them off and I was in a hurry!

So that clean spot is very close to where the previous piston failed.
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[4.3LXJ]

Have you checked the deck and head to see if they are straight?

[Pookapotamus]

They were both decked recently Steve, but could be.

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Well the wiring is still going really slow, but it’s coming along, got the new dual fan controller mounted, and mort still runs and so far only throwing one code (purge system) even though I deleted the down stream O2 sensor.


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[4.3LXJ]

Only one code after all that? Amazing Will get that image to you soon

[Pookapotamus]

No worries Steve, I think I am past that, but would still like it for troubleshooting


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[4.3LXJ]

OK, I will still send it. I don't think this site will support a pic big enough to be of any use to you. The pic I would send would be full screen

[Pookapotamus]

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Well mort has working lights and horns now, also ran the wiring for driving/light bar/bunny burner lights. As you can see I mounted the horns in the front fenders, hope they fit!

Lots more wiring to do so I can’t really button anything up yet but wow it the wiring greatly simplified!

Still looking for a couple 96 fuse blocks.

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[4.3LXJ]

I will be interested in seeing how that works. Mine are about 6" from there

[Pookapotamus]

Got lots done today...
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Got the winch rewired, still have to figure out why it only goes in one direction,
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Notched the bumper for the free spool lever,
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And got my rigids mounted.



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[4.3LXJ]

I like your block idea for the main power. I did a similar thing for my isolated batteries in back. Got a chance to try it out last summer in an embarrassing stuck. Worked like a charm, especially with 250 amps feeding the block from the alternator

[Pookapotamus]

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Cut holes for the driving lights, me thinks water has been getting in there!

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Now when I get further along and ready for paint again I will have to disassemble and sand blast but at least everything works.

Also my buddy James came up with this, possibly my new favourite mod!
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Just a regular old rusty gas door, or is it...
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Do you see it?
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My new air connection!


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[4.3LXJ]

Ha, very clever

[Pookapotamus]

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How the heck am I going to replace this????


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[4.3LXJ]

I am sure it can be done, what is it?

[Pookapotamus]

The new hatch, both sides have a snapped bolt on the hinge.


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[4.3LXJ]

Ouch. Fixable though with a new piece. It is a pain when you have to do that

[Pookapotamus]

I think it might be easier to just drill out the snapped bolt and re tap.


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[4.3LXJ]

Either way, still a pain

[Pookapotamus]

That’s half the fun!


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[4.3LXJ]

:thumbsup:

[Pookapotamus]

Well I could not get those bolts out or drill them out, ended up having to cut a hole and replace the bracket.
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Then I mounted the hatch, and removed the bumper so I can plan out tail lights and bumper mods. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171216/592244efb4a2b8eff56472461d42bd5f.jpg


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[4.3LXJ]

Uh, did you just replace your steel rear door with fiberglass?

[Pookapotamus]

Nope only had Fiberglass.


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[4.3LXJ]

OK, I give. Why change the tail gate then?

[Pookapotamus]

Old one was modified to fit the old bumper, was never happy with it as I had to trim the bottom to clear the bumper and that made holes. Also I deleted the licence plate holder as it was now located on the swing out. Since no more swing out I need a spot for the plate.


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[4.3LXJ]

OK, got it. I was zoned out on Mort's diet

[Pookapotamus]

Picky little pookapotamus aren’t I?


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[4.3LXJ]

Very, Very Picky. And with a clean shop. Sign of a diseased mind :D

[Pookapotamus]

True Steve, very true.
And speaking of morts diet,
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Probably lost another 25-30 lbs off the rear bumper.


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[Pookapotamus]

And it looks like the hatch is going to fit without any more mods. Still have to cut the other exhaust hole.


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[4.3LXJ]

Yup, that steel gets heavy fast

[bluedragon436]

The diet looks like it is coming along nicely... If mine was a trail only rig, I'd get rid of the swing out carrier too.. not only for the weight, but for the aggravating bouncing (granted yours was built far better than the one I have, so probably wasn't an issue for your setup).. lol

[Pookapotamus]

No matter how well it’s built it will bounce! Mort is my daily but I don’t plan on carrying the spare every day now, I have on board air, so if I get a flat that should get me home.


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[4.3LXJ]

By the way, just what is a pookapotamus anyway? Something Jurassic maybe ?

[Pookapotamus]

I honestly have no idea Steve, all I know is I am one


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[4.3LXJ]

Then you are unique, just like everyone else :D

[Pookapotamus]

Thoughts on color matched bumpers and sliders for mort?


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[4.3LXJ]

I like the yellow, but I also like the Tonka toy look. Yellow with black accents. I found something the hard way that might interest you. POR15 bed liner can be brushed on. It has grit in the bottom and not mixed in when you get it. So if you don't stir it, you have a good gloss paint that is tough as nails. Plan is to cover the diffs, sliders and bumpers with it. Easy to touch up if needed

[Pookapotamus]

Only problem with por 15 is it can’t take sunlight, fades badly fast! It is not uv stable.


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[Pookapotamus]

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Which is better?


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[4.3LXJ]

Only problem with por 15 is it can’t take sunlight, fades badly fast! It is not uv stable.


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Their web site claims UV resistance.

https://www.por15.com/POR-15-OEM-Bed-Liner-_p_105.html

[Pookapotamus]

Lies Steve, all lies!


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[Pookapotamus]

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One new rev light done!


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[4.3LXJ]

Very nice. Stealth light :D

[abebehrmann]

Nice work! Make sure you write DOT APPROVED on them so they're legal. ;)

[Pookapotamus]

well can't post pics cause I refuse to use photobucket and tapatalk is no longer working for the forum, lots going on, almost finished the tail lights, reduced the skidplate and fuel cell weights couple other little things hope to be starting sandbasting here in the next three days. I will update pics when I can.

I figure I have lost about 300 to 350lbs, oh and I have doors again!!!

[4.3LXJ]

Going on a diet myself .... Oh wait, you mean Mort :D

[Pookapotamus]

14400 Modified belly skid, weighs less than half what it did before!

[Pookapotamus]

14401Tail lights are finished!

[4.3LXJ]

Very sexy skid plate. I need to come up with something like that myself. Are those Toyo tires?

[Pookapotamus]

Yup 33x13.5r15

[4.3LXJ]

I think those will be my next tire. How do they perform?

[Pookapotamus]

Love them! They are not great on ice, but everything else ther are great! Heavy though!

[4.3LXJ]

I am having daydreams of 37X14X15s Supposed to be really good on rocks. I was kind of wondering about snow and ice.

[Pookapotamus]

14404Set back #6378

[abebehrmann]

Really taking this "weight reduction" idea to the extreme, huh :rolleye0012:

[bluedragon436]

That is a nice looking belly skid and tail light boxes... Mortis is coming along quite nicely!!

[Pookapotamus]

14413144141441514416One side almost fixed

[4.3LXJ]

Nice fix bro. You got salt on the roads up there?

[Pookapotamus]

Ya sometimes, I’m thinking 38 coats of undercoating will help that!

[4.3LXJ]

There goes the weight savings

[Pookapotamus]

probably not, you should see the pile of crap I cut out!!!!!

[Pookapotamus]

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[4.3LXJ]

Either Mort needs a diaper, or he needs an extra large porta pottie :D

[bluedragon436]

Looks like lots of junk and uselessness laying on the ground... Every bit of weight loss is helpful!!

[Pookapotamus]

14435He is movable again!!!

[4.3LXJ]

:congrats: Always nice when they move under their own power. Gonna be firing up the paint gun one of these days?

[Pookapotamus]

yup after a lot of other work!!!

[4.3LXJ]

Just as long as it is ready by 2019 :bacondance::bacondance::bacondance:

[jonb8]

2019 woop woop.....

[Pookapotamus]

Well I have been fat and lazy for too long! Need to lose weight and finish mort, dying to go wheeling!14528

But it I have finally finished my tips!

[4.3LXJ]

Looks good Dana. Put a few hours in myself today. Paint is drying now

[Pookapotamus]

new paint?? did you finally repaint the whole jeep?

[4.3LXJ]

Let's not jump off the deep end here, just a small part :D Made a diff cover out of 3/8" plate that has a drain, dip stick and tie in to the top truss

[Pookapotamus]

Pics or it did not happen!

[4.3LXJ]

Built a custom diff cover with all the bells and whistles. Has a magnetic drain plug and dip stick. Also ties into the truss to make the whole thing stronger

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[Pookapotamus]

:jail:

[4.3LXJ]

Mort is in jail?

[Pookapotamus]

Ya basically, sitting in the garage, covered in x-mas and Halloween decorations, out of money and no time. Dying to go for a drive.

[4.3LXJ]

I hear ya. Been out of money too. I did buy a few extra parts for the D44s. But not enough to complete them

[Pookapotamus]

I have a few parts sitting too, any free time I get lately, is spent on fallout! ��

[Pookapotamus]

14676
Well since I am unemployed again, I guess it’s time to see if I can dig out poor mort. Well after I dig out the house from all the snow we have had lately.:mad:

[4.3LXJ]

Wow Dana, what happened to that spotless shop?. You might need a back hoe to pull this off :D

[Pookapotamus]

It’s been that way for six months! My last job left me no time to play, I feel so dirty!!!

[4.3LXJ]

After you clear all that stuff off, it will go up a full inch :D

[Pookapotamus]

Well I kinda lucked out big time, I mean freeking huge!! I landed a job with E-mortal customs, one of the biggest, if not the biggest 4wd shops in Calgary!!! First day was today, I am totally wiped out, but super happy and excited! I get to work on things like these!!
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I am the luckiest Pook ever!!!

jenssen come visit!

[Mudderoy]

Congrats! Don't let them know you so excited. :D

[4.3LXJ]

:congrats: Dana. Lots of fun toys there

[Pookapotamus]

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A few months later and I found mort! And I am even working on him...stay tuned!


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[4.3LXJ]

Good to hear from ya Pook. Sounds like you are back to your old self

[Pookapotamus]

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Yea!!! Update time! Finally got the back end all done and undercoated.

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And finished most of the wiring under the hood.

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Dealing with the wiring in the cab.

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Even got the compressor mounted behind the drivers door.

More to come soon.


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[4.3LXJ]

He is looking lean Dana

[Pookapotamus]

Tell me about it Steve, had an opportunity the other day to snap a pic of a stock one and could not believe how cramped it was under the hood.
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Been busy with all the wiring upgrades and eliminating not needed components, but I almost have a full interior again!
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[4.3LXJ]

Mine is going on a diet this winter, added with some potent steroids :rofl:

[Pookapotamus]

Mine is going on a diet this winter, added with some potent steroids :rofl:

Do tell !?!


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[4.3LXJ]

Yup, major build, or rebuild if you prefer coming. Gathering parts now :D

[Pookapotamus]

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For the first time mort has a stereo!


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[4.3LXJ]

Is that Mort rocking and rolling or maybe just a suspension test? :D

[bluedragon436]

Mort is looking good.. I like that radio... is that a marine unit??


Yup, major build, or rebuild if you prefer coming. Gathering parts now :D

Heck, I'd just be happy if mine was where yours is right now... I'd love to have the 4.3 instead of m worn out 4.0.. One day she'll get a repower!!!

[4.3LXJ]

I am afraid that 4.3 is dead now. Can't start it and I am not going to buy another set of injectors that will last only a month. Time to update.

[Pookapotamus]

No it’s just a $30 Amazon Chinese knock off. Only 3” deep!


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[4.3LXJ]

That is really short

[Pookapotamus]

Old & busted https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190628/b1a25b878c26ca35af7c616f2aee9c7a.jpg


New hotness! [emoji41]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190628/72b06c61e7e4e61359773fd4416d4f72.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190628/fe63bb3098781218a38deda9ac2bf05e.jpg

And, stupid bright low beams! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190628/ad18043aa864ee51f3bc430bf0216de9.jpg


Me thinks I might have to order the side ambers to match, freshen them up.

[4.3LXJ]

Let there be light, and there was

[Pookapotamus]

Well pretty disheartened this morning, sandblasted morts sliders yesterday, and found a spot that had the consistency of wet paper.
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So now what?

Option 1 - cut out the bad, replace with sheet metal

Option 2 - cut out the bad, replace with new panels, if I can find them... the whole 2 door rarity conundrum

Option 3 - cut out entire floor, replace with new panels, see option 2, basically rotisserie mort, and modify to suit.

Lots of problems and benefits with all options, anyone have any suggestions?

Christclapper where do you get your restoration panels? All I can find is the simple basic panels, mostly 4 door parts.


Now I am off to have a little cry!


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[4.3LXJ]

Is it just that spot, or the while area?

[Pookapotamus]

The whole floor, I am thinking it would be a good thing to beef up the seat mounts, and anything else in the floor area. Plus I beat the crap out of the floor to fit exhaust, it would be nice to clean all that up.


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[4.3LXJ]

As far as I know, the 2 door floor is about the same as the 4 door floor. But as for that spot, to fix it I would use some tiger hair. Works pretty good in filling stuff like that

[Pookapotamus]

Tiger hair?









Meow!


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[4.3LXJ]

It is an epoxy based body filler with fibers in it to keep it from cracking. It is made for filling in holes and stuff. Sometimes called kitty hair.

https://www.amazon.com/Evercoat-Fibreglass-1189-Strand-Reinforced/dp/B000P72GKK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1T7EW2C0YOEWE&keywords=tiger+hair+body+filler&qid=1564598110&s=automotive&sprefix=tiger+hair%2Caps%2C284&sr=1-4

Be sure to get the hardener too. Comes in a tube

[XJ Wheeler]

With your skills it would be cool to see you make some custom pans. Bead rolled and all! That's what I wanted to do.

I'm pretty familiar with the floor of mine at this point and I can't think of any reason the 4 door pans would be different on 2 doors. I have extensive pictures of my floor if you need any to compare.

Finishing up my tubing rockers because I had the same problem!



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[Pookapotamus]

Thanks jake, and yes I think after taking a good look I will be making custom parts, pans are still ok it’s more the hollow for the rockers.

But I have been wiring for the last 2days
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Mostly done, still have a few stray wires to figure out and tie up, but getting closer!!!


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[4.3LXJ]

I hear ya on wiring. Going to gut mine and start over

[Pookapotamus]

Mort figured that I could do a better job on his wiring overhaul, and I agreed, so back down the rabbit hole I go!

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[Pookapotamus]

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[4.3LXJ]

Better take a good light. Gets dark in that hole :D

[Pookapotamus]

Back up already! The bunnies say they miss you Steve, so I am back to where I started today, not wrapped but tied up better and even more of morts systems up and running, he even runs smoother!

Got to wait for more wire wrap to come but by then I should have everything else back up and running and hopefully clear the two codes from the battery temp sensor and egr system that I deleted.


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[4.3LXJ]

Good to hear. I am saving up money for parts. Gonna drop a bunch

[Pookapotamus]

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Sniff sniff poor mort


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[4.3LXJ]

Hopefully just recovering??????

[Pookapotamus]

Needed the room in the shop


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[4.3LXJ]

That is what I said when I got a bigger shop. Now I need a bigger shop :bang:

[Pookapotamus]

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Guess who finally made it back into the shop!!!!

Now to figure out where I left off 8 months ago! And what damage was caused by being wrapped up in the back yard all winter.


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[4.3LXJ]

Well, it's about time. I was wondering if you fell off the edge of the earth. Been working on mine too, but got interrupted with the kid's TJs again. But will soon have my built to the hilt D44 under the Jeep

[Pookapotamus]

Well, it's about time. I was wondering if you fell off the edge of the earth. Been working on mine too, but got interrupted with the kid's TJs again. But will soon have my built to the hilt D44 under the Jeep

Kinda did fall off, not sure I am fully back on my feet either, but happy to have my toy in the shop and not someone else’s.

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And it look like I was in the middle of checking the oil in mort, so... should go back together quickly! [emoji3525]


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[4.3LXJ]

I am liking that cage Dana

[Pookapotamus]

Thanks Steve, and man I have been away too long! Have no idea what I was up to or planning! Have to make all new plans!

Think I should finish the bodywork and paint first.

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[4.3LXJ]

Ah body work, I usually leave that to last. I have been investigating vinyl wraps lately. I think I have found one I like. It seems easier to do than paint, cheaper too. I always get runs

[Pookapotamus]

Well in typical pook fashion, I have decided to pull out everything I did and start over, AGAIN!

This time I have decided to move the ecm under the dash along with the the main fuse block and delete the firewall mounted, pass-thru internal fuse block. Also re-mounting the dual oil filters and weld up all the holes in the engine bay. Going to pull the windshield again and make damn sure that silly leak I had is fixed. And of course make sure all the rust on the floor is fixed along with cutting out some of the tranny tunnel to stuff the muffler up even higher.

So once again another massive project!
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Sigh! Somebody send help!!!


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[4.3LXJ]

Poor Mort, but he will feel much better when surgery is done :D

[4.3LXJ]

Are you still looking for a 32 pin ECM plug?

[Pookapotamus]

Was just looking for new pins for it.


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[4.3LXJ]

IIRC I got some from NAPA

[Pookapotamus]

Sweet I will look into it Steve.

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[Pookapotamus]

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Ecm and fuse block mounted just left of the steering column.


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[4.3LXJ]

Cool. Should have originally been on that side anyway

[Pookapotamus]

Shit I meant just right of the column


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[4.3LXJ]

And here I was thinking Mort was dyslexic.

[Pookapotamus]

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Got the remote filters mounted in a much better spot today, then found out that yellow tremclad is an almost perfect match!


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[4.3LXJ]

So it is

[Pookapotamus]

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Got more done today, looking forward to starting the insulation tomorrow


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[4.3LXJ]

Needs a little more black Dana, kind of like a Tonka toy :D

[Pookapotamus]

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Not a bad way to spend a birthday, he is coming back together quite fast!


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[4.3LXJ]

Ilike the heat reflective stuff. On my list too

[Pookapotamus]

This stuff is super light, I did not want the heavy bitumen stuff, the xj has never really been noisy or extra hot so I went with foil covered foam. I think the 120 feet I ordered weighed less than 5 lbs. and only really changed it out because the stock insulation was wet and stinky! Also the bitumen stuff would have added 100 lbs for everything I wanted to insulate.


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[4.3LXJ]

I have been looking at various stuff. Some of the foam stuff is really heavy. Made for tractors so it doesn't matter. I am going with stuff made for race cars because of that

[Pookapotamus]

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Pretty much done the wiring in the engine bay, as you can see it turned out pretty clean! There is still a little tiding up to do and still have to mount the overflow bottle, catch can and steering wheel. Almost ready to start.... well except for this...
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What does everyone think?


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[4.3LXJ]

Very clean Dana. You can swing by and do mine after I gut it. I have wired and rewired so much stuff I need to start over

[Pookapotamus]

Deal! As soon as I get mort running I would not mind taking a road trip


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