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The "Once in a while" 1983 Scrambler Laredo Build

1st Video of it Running!

This morning I took care of some stuff.

1. Removed fan shroud. It was hitting the fan and flopping around at the bottom. I couldn't trim anymore and decided to cut it off. I will get a new one to set up for a better fit if required. For now, it's off.

2. Timed the engine. Started it up, warmed up for 10-15 min. Verified tha the fuel gauge and temp gauge work in the process. Then disconnected the advance from the distributor and plugged the line, timed it to 8deg BTDC as the Howell and CRT Distributor manuals both say to. Good news is the idle was alread set from when I previously had the Howell EFI kit on. In the video I say "1st start" but it's really the 10th or so, it's the first one that is video worthy. After watching it myself, the sound quality isn't good but it's all my little $50 digicam is capable of.

[video=youtube;Ap1hRHrfP1s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap1hRHrfP1s&feature=youtu.be[/video]

I am loving the sound. Also another problem fixed during the process was the fuel pump noise. The old inline Carter pump had a bad whine to it all the time. The new Walboro is quiet as a mouse.

Couple problems though.

Apparently there is a brake fluid leak somewhere around the master cylinder dripping onto my newly painted fenders and frame. Good thing is the fender paint is holding up well, the frame's top coat of Chassis Black and primer has come off but the 3 coats of POR underneath resisted the fluid. Gotta sort that out.

Another problem is this
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Engine oil leak coming from here at the bottom of the bell housing shield. I am thining rear main seal or oil pan gasket at the rear is leaking in the bell housing. Any advice would be appreciated. I don't want to change the main seal if it's not the issue.
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Sounds AWESOME. Great work. :thumbsup:

The oil source is limited as to where it's coming from if it is dripping out of the dust cover. Check to see if the rear of the rocker arm cover is leaking. :wave:
 
MrBeep said:
Sounds AWESOME. Great work. :thumbsup:

The oil source is limited as to where it's coming from if it is dripping out of the dust cover. Check to see if the rear of the rocker arm cover is leaking. :wave:
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Thanks. I will check that out. I replaced the valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket; I think you are right, it is most likely isolated to something I replaced recently.
 
Odds and ends

Today I was able to get a little done, mostly cosmetic stuff.

Got some #12 stainless steel hex head screws from True Value which fit the fender flare plastic recepticles. These replaced the old rusty and what looked like wood screws.

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I was also able to put the stock dash pad back in. Again all stainless steel hardware was used. The back of the pad had a little surface rust that I had to clean off. After it was off I prepped and painted the metal parts. I also put a nylon washer under each of the 4 tabs that sit on top of the dash as well as a nylon washer between the vertical dash and the dash pad for the 4 lower screws. Not sure if this will do anything but I didn't want the dash pad making a seal and holding in any water that the windshield frame seal might let in.

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I also found that the oil leak I found earlier is coming from the rear of the oil pan and should be a relatively easy fix.

I troubleshot the oil pressure indication(or lack there of) and got about 1.7volts at the gauge which matched the 1.7volts at the sender. I am going to check to see if this is correct, if anyone has any pearls of wisdom in the meantime it would be appreciated.

I hope to get the GM terminals for the Tach connectors in this week then I can start cleaning up the wiring behind the dash.
 
Small things

I keep getting small things done each day before or after work. My wife stopped by Ken's Marine in Stafford for these little guys.

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They are stainless steel snap studs. I got 30. 2 will be put in the windshield frame for a bikini or full soft top. The rest are going to go around the body for the full nutmeg soft top from Kayline that I think is what I will be using as my top of choice for now.

I also ordered some of these:

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I had to look all over and ended up not being able to source them locally. They are the GM Delphi/Packard terminals for 10-12ga wire. Ordered them off Amazon, and had to get 25 of each. I needed these for the Painless harness after I cut the ignition wire in the pictures. These connectors go in the factory plastic casings and connected to the stock Tach connectors. If anyone is looking for these let me know, I have extra. :rotfl:

I also got the tach wired in series to work with the Painless harness. Here's a couple pictures of how to wire it if anyone is ever in the same situation.

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Now I can clean up all the wiring under the dash. Put in the CB and new Stereo as well. Going to have to change the old master cylinder out for a new one and then it is off to replace the 2.73:1 gears and old 2pc rear axles for 4.10's and single piece axles. Also probably a locker in the rear and I will probably keep the front open. That is going to be a big chunk of change, lets hope the wife doesn't pass out :fingerscrossed:
 
You better hope she dont have the baby when you tell her. LOL LOL
How many cans of never seez did you use on that jeep? HA HA
 
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One ton said:
You better hope she dont have the baby when you tell her. LOL LOL
How many cans of never seez did you use on that jeep? HA HA
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HA! Does it show? I thought about that when I posted the pictures, I thought "damn there is never seize everywhere" LOL

She is prepared for the sticker shock...she really just wants it done. I DO TOO.
 
53D Scrambler said:
HA! Does it show? I thought about that when I posted the pictures, I thought "damn there is never seize everywhere" LOL

She is prepared for the sticker shock...she really just wants it done. I DO TOO.
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Quit your crying !!
I been at this for. 8 years / 36 jeeps and I still don't have one done !!
 
JeepGuy66 said:
I was under the impression Kayline went out of business. Plus doesn't Bestop have a top that doesn't use snaps?

http://www.thejeep.com/stc/

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/d...QQ19811985QQD345460815.html?apwcid=productads

btw: Your jeep looks awesome. How about some "straight-on" shots of all 4 sides outside?
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Thanks. I will get some outside shots next week hopefully. That is when the wiring will be all cleaned up, new master cylinder on, and the "older" Rugged Ridge nutmeg seats back in.

I am not sure if Kayline is out of business or not, this top was from the late 90's when the P.O.(my Father) had the Jeep. It is still in great shape, with maybe one snap needing to be replaced. I have seen the snapless tops but the body was already drilled for the snaps prior to the restoration and I left all the holes in there. I am still debating what top to use.

This one:
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Or this one:
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I also have the half hard top that needs to be repainted, with a little one on the way I am leaning towards the full Safari top. I am going to clean it up and try to bring the color(especially on top) back to life a little.
 
I really like the green! The cj8 looks really nice, if your wanting to go 35s let me know what you want for the 33s. My brother is looking for a set of 33s.

Mike
 
H2_recovery said:
I really like the green! The cj8 looks really nice, if your wanting to go 35s let me know what you want for the 33s. My brother is looking for a set of 33s.

Mike
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Thanks. I think I am keeping the 33's for a while though but I will keep you in mind.
 
My appologies

onesourcemike said:
Any update!!!! :shrug:
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Sorry sorry....getting back to work on a normal schedule after the many days off from the Holidays have clamped down on my Jeep time. I did install a new master cylinder, got the oil pressure gauge working, and cleaned up the wiring behind the dash. Also installed the CB, no am/fm radio yet however. "Radio, who needs a radio."
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OH, seats are back in. These were old Rugged Ridge Nutmeg seats I believe, I am keeping them for the time being. They are in pretty good shape, save for some cracks in the drivers seat. I don't see a need to change them anytime soon though, isn't a Jeep supposed to have something that is old and torn? :smokin:
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I have also been a little pre-occupied with the sale of my beloved 2004 STi to fund a new Baby Car for the wife. :eek:

https://www.cj-8.com/forum/showthread.php?37869-FS-VA-2004-Subaru-Impreza-WRX-STi-only-33-592-miles-1-owner

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