Project...Kahuna 66 cj6

not sure how it'll all go together....got to change the PS pump, and plan on using the AC compressor for OBA...but may bypass it for awhile........guess I hope to find a belt that'll work

what'd ya have in mind Sammy? I've been toying w/ 33/10.50/15 mud.....or skinny swampers
Jim S.

 

got the rad inlets swapped from one side to the other to accomidate the new 5.0. I trimmed the grill down as far as I could to give as much room as possible...(got 3" from face of pulley to face of rad)

Had to mount the grill just to feel and see like I'm making progress

put another power steering pump on and got the pressure hose modded to fit it. Gathering parts for the OBA. gonna start wiring this weekend....gettin closer
Jim S.

 

huh?
Jim S.

 

cut out the hole for the computer harness and installed the harness w/ the factory grommet......nice fit , nice setup. Gonna mount the computer to the side of the glove box, or inside of it....not sure yet

Clint I searched....how is the AMC grill /rad differant from what I have?
Thanks, Jim S.
ps...installed firefox....having a hard time w/ pics now

 

thanks guys (Jim I did try searching, guess I suck at it )
here are the pics


Thanks, Jim S.

 

No problem Jim....I felt like kinda a noob when I couldn't find it

Thanks Andrew....I'll see how the one I have works out, may have to swap later

 

well got alot done this weekend, but still have lots to do.
It became obvious that my belt wasn't gonna work after taking out the smog pump....either needed a idler pulley or......I took the pump apart and gutted it , reinstalled the pump and belt.
I lowered the radiator about 3/4" more, gives me the clearance to mount a rigid 15" fan now.
I installed the front fenders and started hooking up the computer harness , gonna read a bit more on that.
I installed the rear tank, but w/ the wider shackles I've got clearance issues that are gonna need a BFH to fix
Still have a bunch to do but it's getting there
Jim S.

 

my front shackle mounts needed to be moved forward.....they didn't lean back as much as I thought they would w/ the weight of the motor . After talking to sdcj6 I decided to make a plate to mount under the ubolts to keep them from sliding as well
I also decided to mount the shocks to the top spring plate....I used 5/8" bolts and turned down the ends to 1/2"

I welded the bolt to the plate and mounted them up......looks like it's gonna work well

should be able to use my original shocks now too
Jim S.

 

it struck as I was contemplating whether I'd finish in time for the upcoming Borrega run that I should make a comprehensive punch list...........


new oil/filter for motor
buy/ install new fan and rad hoses
complete installation computer wiring harness
buy/ install new battery
build/mount clutch slave...bleed system
mount computer
mod tranny tunnel/ mod shifters
mod/ mount bucket seats
fab skinny pedal linkage
run fuel lines, supply/ return/ filter
wire gas tank...power /ground/ gauge
weld spring perches /shackle mounts
mount OD/ linkage
fill trans/ tc/ diffs
order front driveline
install front/ rear drivelines
make spare tire latch
weld in bump stop spacers
torque everything....ubolts/ perches/ trans/ tc/ motor mounts/ body mounts/ drivelines/ etc.
mount/ wire winch
mount/ wire horn
change pitman arm?
straighten drag link
install steering stabalizer
weld in O2 bungs/ mount exhaust
design/ build OBA
fill cooling system
Jim S.



Think I'll make it? R)

 

new oil/filter for motor (done)
buy/ install new fan and rad hoses
complete installation computer wiring harness
buy/ install new battery
build/mount clutch slave...bleed system
mount computer
mod tranny tunnel/ mod shifters (done)
mod/ mount bucket seats (50% done)
fab skinny pedal linkage (80% done)
run fuel lines, supply/ return/ filter (done)
wire gas tank...power /ground/ gauge
weld spring perches /shackle mounts
mount OD/ linkage (done)
fill trans/ tc/ diffs (done)
order front driveline
install front/ rear drivelines (rear done)
make spare tire latch (later)
weld in bump stop spacers
torque everything....ubolts/ perches/ trans/ tc/ motor mounts/ body mounts/ drivelines/ etc. (75% done)
mount/ wire winch (later)
mount/ wire horn (later)
change pitman arm?
straighten drag link
install steering stabalizer (later)
weld in O2 bungs/ mount exhaust (gonna have a muffler shop do it)
design/ build OBA (later)
fill cooling system


got a bunch done....still questionable for the trip next weekend
isn't this a beautiful sight (what a pain to install however)

Jim S.