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

Sweet Lord Jesus it shifts in all 4 gears now. Oh that's sweet. Wait, I have to back the TC off again to fix a oil leak, I guess I messed up the gasket. That's a piece of cake after everything else I have done.
For all the nay sayers who didn't think this combination would work with the 2:73 differential, well it will shift into Overdrive as slow as 35 MPH if you want it to and it will still smoke the 30" tires from a rolling start. I think I'll probably leave it just like it is.
You know there will be a video later.
 
That light at the end of the tunnel really wasn't a train!

congratulations :wave:
 
zr10054 said:
Sweet Lord Jesus it shifts in all 4 gears now. Oh that's sweet. Wait, I have to back the TC off again to fix a oil leak, I guess I messed up the gasket. That's a piece of cake after everything else I have done.
For all the nay sayers who didn't think this combination would work with the 2:73 differential, well it will shift into Overdrive as slow as 35 MPH if you want it to and it will still smoke the 30" tires from a rolling start. I think I'll probably leave it just like it is.
You know there will be a video later.
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Awesome, Awesome Awesome! I can see the smile on your face from here! I can't describe how happy I am for you! :bacon::woohoo::bacon:
 
zr10054 said:
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For all the nay sayers who didn't think this combination would work with the 2:73 differential, well it will shift into Overdrive as slow as 35 MPH if you want it to and it will still smoke the 30" tires from a rolling start. I think I'll probably leave it just like it is.
You know there will be a video later.
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I hope I don't count as one as I thought you were going with bigger tires and as you've said you have no hills either. Regardless very happy for you and anxiously awaiting the video [emoji106]


 
I tested out the low range today and the transmission shifted great. The only thing is that I still have my Speedhut speedometer hooked up electronically and not with the GPS so when I looked at the speed it showed I was doing over 90MPH. Guess I better get that GPS connected.
 
cdvcj8 said:
I hope I don't count as one as I thought you were going with bigger tires and as you've said you have no hills either. Regardless very happy for you and anxiously awaiting the video [emoji106]
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Bigger tires certainly wouldn't work with these gears and the biggest hill to climb in Louisiana is the Mississippi River bridge.
 
zr10054 said:
...... well it will shift into Overdrive as slow as 35 MPH if you want it to and it will still smoke the 30" tires from a rolling start. I think I'll probably leave it just like it is.
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Did I actually say I might leave it like it is. I think by now most members know me better than that, I can never leave well enough alone. In fact I'm already thinking about what Stump Jumper could do with 3:73 gearing. More CHA-CHING.
Well I have windshield wipers, doors, a top and a tailgate to install before I start changing things out and for some reason the cruise control doesn't work but I suspect it may be one of those things disengaged when the computer was re flashed. I'm also looking to install something similar to a Scan gauge in the dash for some real time diagnostics. I'm open to suggestions.
 
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zr10054 said:
. I'm also looking to install something similar to a Scan gauge in the dash for some real time diagnostics. I'm open to suggestions.
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I've been looking into something similar for my more modern vehicles.
They have several devices that plug into the OBD port and Bluetooth to a smart phone. They monitor similar, if not more, functions and wouldn't clutter up the dash.
I don't have one yet. Others may have real world input.
I'd be interested to hear from others as well.
 
:cheers: They work good. I should have one showing up today for the 6.2L TJ that I'm building at work.
 
I have a ScanGauge installed on my Scrambler. I use it primarily to double check the gauges, although the MPG function is addicting. I really like the concept, and am planning on installing one on my J20 also.
 
I'm having another one of my "stupid" moments, I have a ScanGauge in my Fleetwood motorhome. 330HP Cat. Just never took the time to really learn how to use it.
 
Today I installed my fender flares and calibrated my SpeedHut gauges, that wasn't so bad. I filled up the Genright fuel tank for the first time and it took 20 1/2 gallons. Now I need to install the wipers, the horn and hook up the back up lights and I think it will be ready for inspection. My first trip is going to be to Oregon and try to kick RandyZZZ butt for getting me hooked on this build in the first place. Actually it has been the most fun project I have every done and I couldn't have done it without people like Randy and Erik(Mysunshine) and all the CJ-8 family. So many people were more than willing to help. Thanks guys.
 
Time to put some gears and bigger tires so we can go to Moab in October huh?

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