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FINALLY!!! A Build Thread of My '82 Scrambler!

I understand trying to keep it simple. I love it when I'm getting parts for my 5.3 Vortec and they ask me whats it going in.
 
Exactly; it's no longer a TBI. That fuel pump will be fine for your 350. I'm running the same set-up (also with a 4-bbl Edelbrock) for my carb'd 350 in my CJ-7.
 
AK-RWC said:
Exactly; it's no longer a TBI. That fuel pump will be fine for your 350. I'm running the same set-up (also with a 4-bbl Edelbrock) for my carb'd 350 in my CJ-7.
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Ok, thanks. I'm going to get a new one just for peace of mind. This one looks to be a generic one. Any one brand better then another?
 
I've been running generic ones just fine. I do recommend carrying a spare.
 
So I'm just going to patch the holes in the bed that I found under the rollbar feet. These were the only rust holes in my tub other then the one just under the tailgate. The previous owner removed the rollbar but did not fix the rust, he just covered it all in spray-in bedliner!

Picture of one of the holes (driver's rear rollbar):
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This is what I found after cutting out one of the holes (passenger side rollbar):
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The spray-in liner just ran down the hole and pooled in the cross support under the bed. I pulled this out after I cut the rust out:
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And after I cleaned it up:
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Now I just have to make patches and weld them in.
 
If you gotta have rust, that's a good place to have it. Having a tub like that is a nice start.
 
Fantastic build thread!:bow: I started reading and didn't stop until I'd read all 22 pages of it. I can't wait to see the finished project.
 
Big Red15 said:
Fantastic build thread!:bow: I started reading and didn't stop until I'd read all 22 pages of it. I can't wait to see the finished project.
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Thank you. It has been a much longer process then I ever planned it to be!
 
Whatever you decide on for a fuel pump I would run a return style pressure regulator if you aren't already. For me Edelbrocks always seemed happiest at 4.5 psi. I have ditched many tbis for carbs (usually edelbrock) in my firebirds and got more power and better mpg every single time! Edelbrocks are great, super reliable.
 
Ron84cj said:
Whatever you decide on for a fuel pump I would run a return style pressure regulator if you aren't already. For me Edelbrocks always seemed happiest at 4.5 psi. I have ditched many tbis for carbs (usually edelbrock) in my firebirds and got more power and better mpg every single time! Edelbrocks are great, super reliable.
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I'm running an Edelbrock 1406 on a Performer intake.
 
Got the patches welded in and mostly ground down. Will be ordering the undercoating for the tub this week. I also need to order some parts for the axles so we can get the gears and lockers installed. Slowly moving forward!
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Summit lists kit for ford rear ends. Will this work with amc 20 rear end?
 
I'd have loved to know that when I had the gears put in. Hate the idea of the crush sleeve.
 
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