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The beginning.. the end.... and a fresh start

Thanks,

That's where I'm at with the set-up bearings installed. Now I need to install the new bearings and torque it all down. Hopefully the pattern wont shift and I'll be able to button it up. The tomorrow project.
 
Finished the front axle and everything went smooth. I'd take a pic but it will look the same as it did before I took it apart. Next up is the AMC 20 rear.
 
Nice work. I've bookmarked this page so I can reference it when I re-gear my rig. I too have the 2.73s and a 5 speed. It's a dog.
 
Looks like I'm picking up steam on the rear. So far I have the 4.10 gears and master install kit sitting on the toolbox. I just picked up a used carrier with a lockrite installed so I can install the ring gear and get started on setting up the gears. I mentioned earlier that I was getting a press but I ended up not needing it on the Dana 30. The set up bearings made quick work of the gear set up and since I used all new components there was no need to press on and off stuff. The AMC 20 should follow suit. The bearing heating trick worked well with the front and if it can save me from buying a press on the rear then I'm ahead. The carrier will arrive soon and I'll get started next week.

This is the sellers pic, that isn't my booze!
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If i remember rightly the Amc 20 shims on the outside of the bearings and makes life so much easier as no setup bearings or press are required.You did the tricky one first so the rear should be really easy....honest!
 
That's correct from what I've read so far. Although the pinion depth shims behind the inner race which is press fit so I will have to make a set up race for that using my old race. From what I've read the tricky part is the crush sleeve torque. I aint scared
 
Project 4.10 complete

Today I finished the rear AMC 20 conversion. It now houses Motive Gears R&P and shim/bearing kit. I stayed with an AMC carrier with a Lockrite locker. Along with Moser Engineering one piece axles she's ready for the road. I drove her around the block before dark and what a big improvement over the 2.72's.
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Thanks, today I was playing with the carb settings on the Edelbrock. Tweaked the timing and carb. Runs great and the gearing really makes a difference when I step on it.
 
With the Jeep out of the garage for testing I pulled the bulkhead out and tried to find a spot in the garage. Can you find it in the maze?Jeep Hardtop 001.jpg
 
Looking good!

Gonna make Jeep Beach.
That's my favorite major Jeep event in USA.

You've done a lot of work in short time.
 
Thanks,
My motivation to finish the build was Jeep Beach this year. Although I live right in the middle of the event I've never officially entered. This year I'm making time to participate. I'll still be short a couple things like maybe a radio to fill the hole in the dash, and a safari style bikini top. I still have a few weeks so I'll see if I can fill the gaps.
 
Awesome, I'm sure it will be a hit. BTW, I can tell you've been meticulous and taken your time on this build as I think someones grown since it started. She'll be asking to take it out before you know it ;)
 
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