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

[surfjeepzx]

I've made more progress and promise I'll post pics this weekend. I ordered a new set of parking brake cables due to the drivers side rear cable being too short due to the lift. They arrived today. I've been cleaning up brake and fuel lines, painting them, and reinstalling. Replaced pinion seals. More sandblasting and painting of the drive shafts, factory jack assembly, and the clutch pedal assembly from the copper Jeep which is hydraulic. I bought an electric fuel pump and installed it along with rerouting the fuel lines. I found a used engine fan and clutch assembly which will take the place of the electric fan set up I ran for years. I did get some new shifter knobs and a boot for the trans. Painted the shifters yellow, think I'll paint the transfer shifter orange.
So much to do and so little spare time

 

[surfjeepzx]

OK, it's been a busy week aside from the Jeep but I did manage to squeeze a few hours here and there.
On to the pics
This fuel filter was right next to the Jeep filter at Autozone. I instantly knew I liked it better with the return port exitting to the side vs the rear. The filter is identicle to the Jeep filter except for that port. When I finish routing and securing the return line it will make for a cleaner routing.
At this point I was still cleaning, routing and figuring out what is going where.
I found this Mr. Gasket electric fuel pump at Autozone for around $50 vs the Edelbrock pump at $180, I'll give it a try. I nstalled a block off plate on the motor for the manual pump.
At this point I still need to make the short run from the inlet filter of the pump to the tank. I'll be using the left over factory vent pipe.
Old and new parking brake cables. Nothing wrong with the old except the left side was too short at full extension. The old set will find it's way to the classifieds soon.
The last of the stuff that needed sand blasting. That pipe near the opening is for my friends 79 Bronco. The sandblaster has a minimum so when I need stuff done I take anything including friends parts.
New extended brake lines.
I'm an aircraft mechanic so if you were wondering...:-) I think it looks cool.

As of today this is where I'm at. It's moving along. Tomorrow I should have all the hardlines routed and done. Need to pick up some rubber hose and clamps. Then I'll start assembling the rear brakes and then the front. Cleaning and painting all the lines was somewhat time consuming. Had it not been that they were in such good condition I would have replaced them all together.

Thanks for checkin in!

 

[Gueon]

Very nice!!

 

[surfjeepzx]

Thanks

 

[MrBeep]

Awesome job.

Do you happen to know about Peach Valley? I think it's close to you. My neice is the managing partner there.

Possibly do a meet & greet with Pete the next time I'm in the area.

 

[surfjeepzx]

Thanks,
The only Peach Valley I see on Google Maps is a restaurant in Gainesville Florida??

 

[Randyzzz]

Love that fan!

Word of warning on the fuel pump...the Edelbrock (or Holly, Moroso, ...)is expensive because it's worth it. When I was at the parts store we replaced those Mr Gasket pumps weekly for customers. It got to be a joke- "Just sold a MR Gasket pump. Better order another for the warranty return". I'd advise to spend the $$ and buy the good one.

 

[surfjeepzx]

Thanks for the heads up. Now that it's installed I'll give it a chance. When it craps out I'll have the Edelbrock standing by.

On second thought I'll go ahead and return it tomorrow. Did a google review and you aint lyin'.. so while it's easy to get to I'll do it now.

On third thought I'll keep it for transfering fuel from the boat to gas cans and such. Better than my current method of siphoning.

 

[stang-4]

awasome !!!!!

 

[Randyzzz]

Thanks for the heads up. Now that it's installed I'll give it a chance. When it craps out I'll have the Edelbrock standing by.

On second thought I'll go ahead and return it tomorrow. Did a google review and you aint lyin'.. so while it's easy to get to I'll do it now.

On third thought I'll keep it for transfering fuel from the boat to gas cans and such. Better than my current method of siphoning.

Transfer pump- that's a good use. I actually have one I use for that.

 

[MrBeep]

Thanks,
The only Peach Valley I see on Google Maps is a restaurant in Gainesville Florida??

Peach Valley Cafe is located 1/2 block off of North Atlantic Ave. in a small shopping center next to an Outback Steakhouse. Just a few blocks Northeast of "Toybox Jeeps".

 

[Dave K.]

Very nice looking work!

 

[surfjeepzx]

Progress has been slowed this week but I managed to get a few things done.

Got the rear brakes put together.



Made a 1" spacer for the trans mount instead of the sleeve spacers that came with the kit.



Had to paint the stator section of the alternator cause it started to rust.



And finished routing , clamping, and insulating the fuel supply and return lines.

 

[surfjeepzx]

I'll be replacing the fuel pump with an Edelbrock when it arrives. The front brake calipers will be in tomorrow so they'll get painted while I replace the front rotors and repack the bearings. Also polished and installed the stainless front and rear diff covers.

Today I picked up 8 quarts of gear oil to fill the diffs, trans, and transfer case.

 

[rreed]

So friggin amazing. I has to use that paint on my stuff.

 

[surfjeepzx]

Thanks,
Filled 8 quarts of gear oil between everything. Picked up a set of remaned front calipers at NAPA this morning so I have everything I need to start the front rotors/brakes.

 

[surfjeepzx]

Ok, got a couple more items tightened up before the Thanksgiving weekend.

I did switch out the fuel pump as advised. Night and day difference. It's very obviuos the Edelbrock pump is quality and the Mr. Gasket is crap. Had to route a new line and space the pump and bracket using rubber washers as isolators. It turned out well.


Also finished up the front brakes so that completes the brake system until I get the body on and install a new power assist system.

I'm waiting on a nice rear bumper and tire carrier combo to arrive sometime after T-day weekend. I'll paint that and get it installed. The next big ticket item is the exhaust. My plans are to buy a Flowmaster 304 stainless mandrel bent kit and custom fit it. I'll be going 2.5" all the way front to rear with 50 series cans.

 

[rreed]

My Wagoneer has a single 50 on it, nice low, quiet rumble but does also have an aftermarket modern cat in front of it. Doesn't get loud when you get into it either but it is on the passenger side (exit) so need to find a long wall some place where I can open the taps a little. I'm going to run a couple Thrush welded on the J-20 (Flowmaster 40 for less than half the price) to let traffic know I'm about to change lanes.

On the fuel pump, have you tested either? How did you discern quality? I'm nervous about my spare now that I've had in the '20's junk box for months now and never tested.

Digging the color scheme! Can't wait to see this thing finished.

 

[surfjeepzx]

My buddy has a CJ-7 with dual exhaust and 40's with 2.5" piping. He likes it but I can hear him coming from a ways off. It does sound nice but I don't want mine to be that loud. A guy at work has 50's on his pick up and they sound quieter and more tolearble.

I used the Mr. Gasket to move 3 gallons of gas out of my generator a week ago without issue. Then I went to transfer a couple gallons out of the boat and it wouldn't self start until I persuaded it with a whack on the deck. The physical difference is self evident once you have them in hand. I'll keep the Mr. Gasket and use it as a transfer pump. It works good for that and if it needs a whack to get going that's OK for what it's used as.

 

[rreed]

Thanks for the heads-up, I'll keep mine as an emergency (hopefully) get me home, which was my intention for it in the first place, and glad to know if/when it doesn't prime I'll just try not to break the flimsy housing beating on it w/ a hammer on the side of the road.