I hope I can pick it up from the transmission shop today.
She ended up getting a full on rebuild!
It's be gone through before, and the internals finally gave it up!
Jeep has been back to the shop again, and the new forward pump failed, along with the tech not adjusting the CKP sensor when it was installed, so new CKP, and flywheel.
Finally picked it up today.
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Took the Commando to my buddy’s shop and started taking off the 1970s fuel/spark technology. Then started installing the 1990s technology. Going to TBI fuel injection on the AMC 360 using takeoffs from a Chevy van that had a 350 in it.
Got the TJ close to ready for the paint booth Monday. Still need to take the front bumper, winch, and good hardware off tomorrow. Got the flares off and looking good. Got all of the almost all of the scratches out of the tub and doors so it will match the new front paint. After it gets back from paint I think it will finally be time to put the new lift on. #pavementpounder
Oh and dinner looks good so I figured I’d share that too.
picked it up from getting the dash swapped and new heater core installed. Also made some 3/8” spacers to bring the tcase up a hair because the driveshaft was hitting the crossmember at droop. Most of the interior is in, Ive got some cleaning to do from sitting, and a few other details to button up....but progress is finally being made again...and I got to drive it! To be honest I burned myself out getting so much done in a short period of time to make my wedding with it. Thanks Hoonigan Build & Battle for the motivation to get back on it.
In case anyone lives under a rock, here is what he is talking about regarding the Hoonigan Build and Battle. Ford Explorer vs Jeep XJ, Well worth the binge.
Been plugging along on this thing the last few days getting some details ironed out to maybe wheel it. Made some switch panels for the lights, lockers, and heated seats. Also mounted my compressor on the inner fender which required relocating my charcoal canister. Should have everything wired up this week and hoping for a test run at gulches this weekend.