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O.T. Jeep CJ-10a conversion project

1x1_Speed_Craig said:
I may add some M.O.R.E. brackets to move the rear axle back another inch or so (my long-travel driveshaft will handle this just fine).
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I have a set of these that I didn't use in my build... if you're interested.
 
My first 16-mile commute into work today went fine. It actually drives pretty good on the road, given the 34" TSL bias ply tires, front shackle lift, etc. :)

Craig
 
Scramblur said:
Any updates on the 10? Hows it doing on the road, what kind of mileage, any problems?
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It'll get the full-on test in another week at Windrock. :cool: The steering box has a slow leak,, but other than that, it has been running great. Pics and hopefully video to come after Windrock.

Craig
 
Scramblur said:
Any updates on the 10? Hows it doing on the road, what kind of mileage, any problems?
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Just over 20mpg. It's not quite what I had hoped for, but it's not bad, either. I may look into having it checked out to see if it can be tuned somewhat for more power/mileage.

Craig
 
Turbo will get you better mileage and more power. More air makes a more complete burn. And it's really easy on a I-6 diesel. Just find a turbo off a similar size diesel engine, pipe it in there with no intercooler and run about 4-5 psi boost. Then put an egt gauge on there and turn the screw in on the pump untill you can hit just about 1150 degrees.
 
ryankopecki said:
Turbo will get you better mileage and more power. More air makes a more complete burn. And it's really easy on a I-6 diesel. Just find a turbo off a similar size diesel engine, pipe it in there with no intercooler and run about 4-5 psi boost. Then put an egt gauge on there and turn the screw in on the pump untill you can hit just about 1150 degrees.
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This has been hashed through several times on the CJ-10 Yahoo Group and BinderBulletin.org. Some CJ-10as have 3-ring pistons, which would handle the turbo. Most do not. I obviously wouldn't know without pulling the motor apart (which I'm not interested in doing). The Scout turbo unit (1980 only) is the easiest setup, as they used essentially the same motor.

Craig
 
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