BlueRidgeMark

Other than good taste, common sense, and a deep appreciation of American history, of course.

And fondue. Can't forget the fondue!

rgr4475

Haha, that's pretty awesome DJ.

dzywicki

I hope you are not going to tell me you don't like Kentucky basketball ,my little pony and fondu? Now who's unamerican? Can't spell fondu without and f and a u.

Got the motor most of the way back in. Ran out of light and was getting tired. I knew it was time to quit when I realized I didn't have to line up a splined shaft to the torque converter. Kept wiggling the motor and turning the crank. Then looked down at the flywheel while I was turning the crank and had the doh! moment. Took longer than anticipated because I tried to save time by putting the manifolds on prior to hoisting the motor back in. That was just a fail. Can't see anything with those manifolds in place. Had to remove the motor mount brackets to get the motor to slide in too. Hope those aren't too painful to put back in with the motor in place. Looks like once I get the motor secured to the trans, I can jack up the engine to give me more room.

dzywicki

Starting to look like whole Jeep again. Not too much left now. Exhaust, reconnect everything, starter, radiator, oil, trans fluid.
Still shooting to get this running tonight.

dzywicki

Almost there. Got the exhaust back on and a new muffle/tailpipe. Only have a few things left before I can try to start it. Lower radiator hose, front pulley, serpentine belt, radiator, fluids, plugs and wires and a battery.

OldTires

Looking good.

DFlintstone

Ditto, looks super. Do be careful and remember it's always that last detail where everything goes ka-fluey. Now is not the time to hurt yourself or let something go fubar! (deep breath....

dzywicki

I've done plenty of projects like this so know not to rush the end. It's that nothing like it "oh sit" moment when you first start. Worst one of those I had was after a head gasket replacement on a Mercedes straight 6 with variable valve timing.
Got everything in and fluids added. I did overflow the funnel on the ATF add so spilled some down over the valve cover that caused a mess. First start try and......nothing. Double checked all my connections and found one connection I missed over by the PDC. Connected that it fired right up. Oil pressure was 50-60 cold and then settled in right around 40 at warm. Let it idle for 30 minutes or so to get it up to temp and make sure nothing bad happened.
Now have to put the front end back together, replace the receiver/drier and do the AC. Still have to double check everything for tightness but looking pretty good so far. Will probably take me another week to get my garage cleaned up. Still have to dispose of the old block too.

Terrible video, but it was already 10:00.

BlueRidgeMark

Oh, so that's what a new 4.0 sounds like! Cool!

I don't know how it even runs with that paint job, though.....

dzywicki

I don't have the air box on yet so it doesn't really sound right. The paint definitely makes it run different. I am also planning to put some RType badges on it to make it faster. Maybe some exhaust tips too. that's always good for a few extra mph on the top end. Then the hood louvers. The best will be a Trail Rated badge. I keep thinking I need one of them new Jeeps thats Trail Rated since neither my YJ or my wife's XJ are trail rated. Looks like those are only ~$35. That will make the Jeep so much better offroad. It never ends!

BlueRidgeMark

Don't forget to put oversize shocks on it to jack up the rear end. Since you are always going downhill, you get better mileage and you can go faster.

Don't bother with a lift - just oversize shocks. It's way cheaper and does the same thing.

dzywicki

That is a fabulous idea. I like it!

BobF

Ancient Alien Theorists Say Yes! Go this route, only good things will come of it.

dzywicki

Finally got around to checking the brakes. Fronts are the worst I have ever seen on a car. Rears were fine. I think this Jeep was used more on a farm than on the road it's last few years. Got this kit from amazon.
Have a few days off next week for spring break so should be able to get all the new parts in:

All new coolant hoses
Sway bar link
Shocks all around (made sure all the mount bolts come free)
Receiver/drier and AC evacuate/recharge.
Front pipe and cat (old cat is rattling a lot). Already replaced the tail pipe and muffler
Brakes/rotors/calipers

Getting pretty close to being road worthy and safe.

Martlor13

Umm is this an impromptu build page haha