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1983 Scrambler "STUMP JUMPER". Frame off, 5.3 Conversion.

zr10054 said:
Tried something else today. I unplugged the VSS and took a test run just to see and the truck acts the same except that the speedo doesn't work. Plug the VSS back in and the only difference is the speedo works. Appears to me that the truck is in Limp mode either way, if I put it in drive I believe it is shifting to second gear, If I manually shift I can go from 1st gear to 2nd gear.
The CEL is still not coming on and I am still not seeing any codes on my scanner. It looks to me like I am having a communications problem somewhere. I'm not beyond bringing it to someone who has the proper equipment to check all the systems out properly.
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I used Advanced Adapters 50-0405E to adapt my NP241 to my 4L60E. (and then I put a D300 with 4:1 behind it!)

VSS set at 0.010-0.012" spacing.

Possible you still have VATS enabled?
 
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While I'm waiting to get the Transmission checked out I decided I might as well pull the 2 piece axles out and install my new Alloy axles. Come to find out that I actually have the DD differential which is the 2:73 with Trak-Loc which is limited slip. Luckily the axles are the same length and all I needed to do was pull the thrust bushing. A big thanks to Randyzzz for getting some of that information to me.

I can't begin to thank all the members of this forum for all the help and support that I have received through out this build. You guys have simply been the best.
 
Took Stump Jumper out in the sun today just to see how that Pearl Red paint would look. Guess I could have taken the dust off but you get the idea.
 

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I can't begin to express how much I appreciate all the positive responses. In a build like this all the encouragement is greatly appreciated and needed. I'm really getting impatient with my painter but he is doing such a great job I just have to go with the flow. I'm hoping to get the doors and windshield any day now but I know he hasn't even started on the half top.
 
I got the engine cover back from the painter today, oh what a difference it makes. I don't think I can get much more in that engine bay.
 

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1983 Scrambler "STUMP JUMPER". Frame off, 5.3 Conversion.

Oh my Lord. That is one sexy engine compartment.
 
I may have missed it, but where did you source your air intake parts?
 
Very nice. I know we suggested painting it yourself, but if I could get that nice a paint job for that (relatively) cheap a price, I'd farm it out too!
 
CHIEFWAHO said:
I may have missed it, but where did you source your air intake parts?
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I ordered mine from intakehoses.com, no reason in particular. I think I would have been better off just ordering a complete build it yourself kit though from Summit or Jegs.
 
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