Builds The honey badger build (5 Viewers)

[DarkHorse1HDT]

Just read the whole thread from post #1. This build is equal parts inspiring and intimidating!

Incredible work, especially given the personal/physical obstacles you've faced. It's looking very close, and I can't wait to see the final details ticked off.

I also need to pull my finger out and get working on my old 80!

(As a side note, are you still with NIC? I actually used some prismatic products on a bike build recently, and the finish was awesome. No wonder the paint and cerakote looks better than a garage build has any right to! )

 

[gnob]

plastic not sure what you are talking about

the rotopax

 

[Firemedic831]

Just read the whole thread from post #1. This build is equal parts inspiring and intimidating!

Incredible work, especially given the personal/physical obstacles you've faced. It's looking very close, and I can't wait to see the final details ticked off.

I also need to pull my finger out and get working on my old 80!

(As a side note, are you still with NIC? I actually used some prismatic products on a bike build recently, and the finish was awesome. No wonder the paint and cerakote looks better than a garage build has any right to! )

I do not work at NIC. Well not really lol, I was a Firefighter but did construction and did/do alot of work on the owners home . NIC has expanded and i have done all the finish work and Cabinetry work there . I have become friends with the owners so i do all kinds of things at NIC . they are going to expand again . The place is really amazing . I have been learning to Cerakote and they are going to get me in one of there classes to be a certified coater . I think this 40 is going to be a never ending project

 

[Firemedic831]

the rotopax

Oh . i was just setting it there to get ideas . No the basket holds 3 Gerry cans . i will most likely put my ARB fridge inside . Coolers do not work well on the Rubicon .

 

[gnob]

Oh . i was just setting it there to get ideas . No the basket holds 3 Gerry cans . i will most likely put my ARB fridge inside . Coolers do not work well on the Rubicon .

i bought a fridge last year. should have done it long ago.


your truck is looking killer

 

[peesalot]

thats red thing, fuel I believe.

 

[Firemedic831]

thats red thing, fuel I believe.

Oh that. i was going to mount those under my sliders so my sliders do not get scratched

 

[Firemedic831]

So I can run this a few different was depending on what trails I plan on doing. Can take the basket off in less than a minute and run a storage box. Or the basket with a cooler or 3 fuel cans.

 

[Firemedic831]

Fuel pump is in

 

[Firemedic831]

And away we go. EFI here we come

 

[Firemedic831]

A few things to consider if you ever install a in-tank pump. . I went with the Returnless style so i only have 1 fuel line to run . Make sure you look in the tank to see where the baffles are . also make sure the fuel float is not going to interfere with the fuel pump . i pulled the float out and layed it out first . you want the pump pick up at the lowest part of the tank as well . Mine sits just in front of the drain bolt now . I have 4 wires to connect. that is it. Pos and Neg to the battery . 1 wire to a keyed switch. and 1 to my fuel pump. super simple . everything else plugs in . My 02 sensor is already in. had that installed when they did the exhaust

 

[Firemedic831]

Spent a little bit of time on this tonite. So far so good . I swapped out the linkage for the progressive linkage that is supposed to help a lot with these . Normally the secondary’s open at the same time as the primary With the progressive linkage now the secondary’s will open at 40 percent throttle. Much better for crawling and better fuel mileage .

 

[Firemedic831]

Everything is hooked up . Just need my coil wire and connect the throttle cable. Both will be here tomorrow . Then I can do a big fat burn out in my neighbors lawn .

 

[Firemedic831]

And that is a good stopping point tonite. She is almost there

 

[peesalot]

You took the plastic cover off the rotor before putting cap on right ?

 

[Firemedic831]

You took the plastic cover off the rotor before putting cap on right ?

That plasic cover is to keep the points from getting wet during water crossings , so i am keeping it in place.

 

[peesalot]

Wise choice

 

[WildernessRimFab]

Build is looking great.
I just finished a Sniper install on my F155 and I figured out that the poppet style PCV was creating some stalling issues.
I see the big gaping hole in your passenger valve cover and I think thats where the PCV goes on your V8.
Anyway, I would recommend a fixed orofice PCV if you dont already have one. Duralast PCV1009DL is under $1.50 at Autozone.
Disregard if you were already aware of this!

Discussed here on post #49 if you want more information: Sniper Conversion - 72 FJ40 - F155 Engine - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/sniper-conversion-72-fj40-f155-engine.1304213/post-14882967

 

[mtweller]

Be sure and use some thread sealant on the NPT threads for that fuel pump. I also have a Holley retrofit and had a heck of a time with leaks at the tank until I used some Loctite 545.

 

[Firemedic831]

Build is looking great.
I just finished a Sniper install on my F155 and I figured out that the poppet style PCV was creating some stalling issues.
I see the big gaping hole in your passenger valve cover and I think thats where the PCV goes on your V8.
Anyway, I would recommend a fixed orofice PCV if you dont already have one. Duralast PCV1009DL is under $1.50 at Autozone.
Disregard if you were already aware of this!

Discussed here on post #49 if you want more information: Sniper Conversion - 72 FJ40 - F155 Engine - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/sniper-conversion-72-fj40-f155-engine.1304213/post-14882967

I have it i just had it taken out for more room to work .