Build 76 Fj40 Face Lift

[Chungas Revenge]

It's going to be a few days before I can get back and have a look. Your idea looks like it may work. I picked up a clamp for a V8 Land Rover that may work also.

I think its worth a shot if mine moves again. I’m hoping I just didn’t tighten it down hard enough the first time. I’ll check timing again after a few more miles.

And here's the newer clamp. Basically same clamp but machined not cast.

 

[waiting for time]

Looks like you can make 6 or 8 in one go on a mill with DRO.
Make the hole in the size of the dizzy, drill the holes around it and cut the individual clamps out.

 

[Homey15]

It's going to be a few days before I can get back and have a look. Your idea looks like it may work. I picked up a clamp for a V8 Land Rover that may work also.

If the rover clamp doesn't work out I've got one more spare here with your name on it if you want it.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Much obliged sir,

It may be two weeks or so before I make it back. I appreciate the effort. !! MUD folks are the best. I may have something for you as well. I'm headed over to my storage Bld later in the week. I'll snap a photo...

 

[Chungas Revenge]

OK, I got turned around today and had to head back to Preston Co. Not such a big deal except for the 100$ in petroI I burnt. So, I tried not to waste the remainder of the day. I started pulling the interior a few of days ago. Hit the aft section with some cleaner. Seems to still be holding up.

I still want to yank the jump seats and do a proper prep/paint.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Depending on how things play out I may do the Trans/T-case before the Sniper install. Again, no timeline or rush. The new distributer and GR starter gave the mule a new perspective. If I have a slot open up on the four post, I'm doing the mechanical transplant 1st. I've also enlisted (bribed w/copious amounts of cold snacks) a couple of my mechanically inclined "mates" to assist. I'll go ahead and pull the Trans hump in preparation.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

I needed to put a new gasket on the carb/air cleaner. It seems moot with the FI coming up, but the old gasket was kaput, and I was not getting a good seal.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Everything's all buttoned up again. Waiting to see how things play out before I commit to a COA. Fact is, I can drive it now so, once again, the low and slow approach is in effect. We should be breaking spring soon and I want to keep the down time to a minimum.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

I'm waiting on a FEDEX delivery from sunny southern Cali today, so I have some time to kill. The Mule was tomb encrusted with a very generous coating of dust, thistles and general debris. I cleaned out the floors yesterday so today, I hit some of the internals with some cleaner and a couple coats of wax. I told you I was bored.

This is not @Jdc1 or @GA Architect clean and spotless but, it's a sight better than it was. Sometimes a little elbow grease and Turtle wax goes along way.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

I had some small flaking and surface rust on the winch plate and brush guard. A little light brushing, rust neutralizer and some touch up paint followed up with Turtle wax was in order. Told you I was bored.

The Mule is starting to come back around from intentional neglect and hopelessness to its usual, shabby around the edges, perfection...

 

[Jdc1]

I'm waiting on a FEDEX delivery from sunny southern Cali today, so I have some time to kill. The Mule was tomb encrusted with a very generous coating of dust, thistles and general debris. I cleaned out the floors yesterday so today, I hit some of the internals with some cleaner and a couple coats of wax. I told you I was bored.

This is not @Jdc1 or @GA Architect clean and spotless but, it's a sight better than it was. Sometimes a little elbow grease and Turtle wax goes along way.

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Still not driving but clean<going for a ride in a 40 today…..

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Cleaned up the skid plate and painted a front engine hook. Trying to remember what I did with the rear hook? I'm sure it is buried in a box, tucked away in some forgotten corner of the storage bld, basement or Man Cave.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

@Jdc1

What size "post filter" did you end up using on your HS Installation. Are you at 10 Microns??

 

[Chungas Revenge]

The FEDEX man cometh.......

@65swb45

Mark, everything arrived safely and looks to be in good order.

 

[Jdc1]

10 or 11 microns, whatever it takes. I’m having a hard time remembering. I followed the sniper directions pretty closely.

@Jdc1

What size "post filter" did you end up using on your HS Installation. Are you at 10 Microns??

 

[Chungas Revenge]

@Jdc1 - You happy now?

Took the Mule on a shakedown run this AM. All systems are a "go" except for temp gauge. Suspect it's the "New" sending unit. I have a spare on hand and a adapter inbound. Ordered a new clutch kit from @cruiseroutfit today so it should be waiting on me when I get back...Mucking out the stall this afternoon and buttoning up here for a few days. Expecting snow here this weekend so I'm going to bring in some firewood, crack a growler, kick my feet up and watch the fire die down.

 

[Jdc1]

@Jdc1 - You happy now?

Took the Mule on a shakedown run this AM. All systems are a "go" except for temp gauge. Suspect it's the "New" sending unit. I have a spare on hand and a adapter inbound. Ordered a new clutch kit from @cruiseroutfit today so it should be waiting on me when I get back...Mucking out the stall this afternoon and buttoning up here for a few days. Expecting snow here this weekend so I'm going to bring in some firewood, crack a growler, kick my feet up and watch the fire die down.

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They always look the best outside lol.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

@65swb45

PM sent. everything is proceeding with the delivery. should be here before 5:00PM Tuesday. I have a couple questions with my "PM a friend" option.

 

[65swb45]

Left you a voicemail

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Is that still a thing?


I mailed a letter once.