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

Thanks. I will stick with what I have. Mine sound good that way they are
 
Who makes those plastic dash pads? i bought one off UK Ebay years ago and still have it somewhere, I never thought about putting speakers in it.
Thats a good idea you have there and may make my radio sound a littlle less 1980s!
 
Stump Jumper is going back to the tuner in the morning. We are going to try and get a little more out of it but mostly work on the shifting points.
 
I went to the tuner today but we decided to go ahead with a new cam and heads, so the cam is ordered and I'm looking for a set of heads. We think this will bring the little 5.3L up to about 400 horses. That should break a few things. lol

I also bought a 12,000 BTU spot AC this week to use in the shop where I'm working. If I would have known they worked this good I would have bought one years ago.
 

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If you keep the stock rockers, make sure to do the trunion update kit. That's a known failure spot especially if there is high valve lift. WOOT! Also depending on the camshaft, don't forget to get a matching stall converter- :headbang:

So does this mean that you're going to have it done for the middle of October for a Moab trip?
 
Maybe, maybe not on Moab. I won't know about the converter till I get there. You know me, if it needs changing it will get changed.
 
I sold the 81 Metallic Copper Brown 81 Scrambler today. Down to just one Jeep and it's not for sale. 3 people coming tomorrow to look at the Hummer. The ZR1 is still for sale too. Then I will be down to owning just 4 cars.
 
Did you advertise it on here? I do not remember seeing it on here.

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I did a while back. It didn't last 24 hrs this time. One guy offered to buy it sight unseen for list but hard cash in my hand was worth more than a maybe. I learned a long time ago that when you get greedy you crash and burn.
 
Just added a fuel pressure gauge to my dash(far right) to Stump Jumper. I had SpeedHut custom make this gauge to match all my others. I was always questioning my fuel pressure with the 5.3L fuel injection. Now I will always know. My new cam and heads should be here this week so in my next post I'll be trying to get Stump Jumper to about 400 HP at the crank.
 

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Don't forget to measure for the correct length push rods. That's a fail that a lot of people make during assembly.

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New push rods are ordered too, We'll check for right length though. New push rods, springs, retainers and head bolts. 799 heads are at the machine shop being rebuilt now.
 
You need an adjustable push rods to measure with before you order anything. At least that way you don't throw money away with the wrong parts...

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I decide to go back to the old school look and moved the spare tire back to the roll bar location. Even with the 30 inch tires it almost didn't fit.
 

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Yeah, and it's the best spot for a trail scrambler. Mine was mostly something that I ran around with just me and the boy the first couple years; but now the little girl has gotten into it and the jeep is a true 4 person ride quite a bit of the time. That location doesn't work with people in the back seat.
 
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Yeah, and it's the best spot for a trail scrambler. Mine was mostly something that I ran around with just me and the boy the first couple years; but now the little girl has gotten into it and the jeep is a true 4 person ride quite a bit of the time. That location doesn't work with people in the back seat.
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Yep. I don't hit the trails, so AAA is my spare :evil:
 
Dang, Dennis- I'm away for a couple weeks and you go crazy! That's how I like it! 400 Horse... I had planned on a 4.8 in my 81 but it looks like I'll have to go with a 5.3 just to keep up!

I agree on the column shifter and no console. That's going to be my route- I will have a low profile console, lower than the seats, just to give the dog somewhere to sit and hold some important hardware...
 
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