I’m starting to think all tanks came with dents…maybe a dealer option?
Collect them all.
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Spent the day getting the Race 45 next to the Pig, My buddy Matt came over and helped with the wiring as I started pulling the throttle body off. The Pig is prepped and moving forward tomorrow getting the Holley EFI installed. Still a lot of work left, fuel pump placement, lines, electrical.
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Productive last few days. Got the Holley throttle body installed, Today was getting the pump, filter and lines installed. Pulling the fuel tank on a FJ55 is a PITA LOL I am happy with the way it came together. Next is wiring. I can't wait for this project to be finished so I can take a vacation
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Moving forward Need pictures of 55 factory spare tire mounting. Or ideas the bent fuel tank keeps me from getting the hand crank in all the way. I tried flipping the crossmember over
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Worked through a few issues today. With the tank bent I cant use the factory hand crank so I built custom crank with an old socket. After having to flip the cross member the spare sits a few inches lower I think it will still be OK on Road Trips. Tomorrow my buddy Matt is coming over to help with the Sniper wiring.
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Yesterday I got the lines ran for the Air shocks, I use some larger plastic lines to cover the smaller air line to protect it from rubbing on the frame. It was crazy Hot yesterday and the portable water cooler came in handy. The placement for the air valves isn't the best option for this Road trip it will have to do. It feels really good to have the 55 sitting on the tires. Started in the back last night and a re torque everything under the 55. We finished most of the Sniper wiring. Hopefully I can start some shakedown runs in the next 12 days. Today is going to be a light day I am over this Heat LOL
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Until we have more time to install a new headliner Wendy is working on replacing the parts in the front that are torn or missing. I didn't get any pictures I replaced all the battery grounds, finished all the Sniper wiring, Now its coming down to all the little things. Checking, re torquing everything and getting the 55 ready for its first Road trip next month.
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Lots of misc stuff going on today, from wiring to getting the front shocks installed. Wendy is doing a Great job cleaning up the headliner. If everything comes together tomorrow I will be really close to firing up the motor.
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Monday Update, Busy weekend. Wendy finished the headliner repair, Really happy the way it came out. We got the motor fired up last night after a tweaking the Sniper kicked in and its running Great. Lots of fine tuning to get finished before the 29th. Looking forward to driving the 55 a few thousand miles. I've missed my Road trips
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Yesterday I realized the AC system is going to need a lot of work. Its not holding any kind of vacuum and right now I just don't have the extra time to get into it. First test drive also has not gone as planned. I re sealed everything I could get to on the motor, trans and T case. Now the front nose cone gasket is leaking pretty bad, I think there is an issue with the Sniper return line, The Walbro fuel pump sounds like its working hard. I have swapped out 3 fuel sending units and still can't get the gauge to got over 1/4 tank, I ran all new grounds and positive wires. I know there is always something after a build like this. Today I am going to re group and start troubleshooting.
It sounds like the Pig is questioning your resolve!
I know mine did...
Good luck.
In following this build I was thinking damn, I gotta get my s*** together. seems as though every project here is a quick clean success, one stop shop and on to the next one. Now is seems more reality based. Thanks for keeping it real, and sticking with it!
Your Pig, in it's infinite wisdom, is rejecting the AC system. AC in a Pig is a waste of time, room and energy. That's why you got 5 windows that go down. Listen to your Pig.
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Keeping it real is an understatement LOL Its been fun and frustration at the same time. I'm down to 11 days before my trip. I have a plan and its coming together. While I am waiting for some specialty parts I started working on the rear cargo panels. Some free pegboard from the local hardware store and vinyl should work out nicely. Or I could just keep one side open and use it to hang tools LOL Thanks guys for all the support and motivation
That may work in Northern California, but 100 degree humid air blowing around doesn’t help much around here
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I decided to go in another direction. I want to be comfortable so there will be a major AC upgrade. I spent yesterday getting the factory set up removed. Everything is in intact and there's even a separate wiring harness under the dash just for the AC blower. At some point I will probably post this unit for sale. Blower works well, clutch engages on the compressor, all lines and hoses seem to be in good shape.
12volt Electric AC ?
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Sure, there may be times when a cool breeze in the face may be pleasant. The downside is burdening the rig with a hundred pounds, or so, of extra weight, taking up cubic feet of engine bay space (always in short supply), adding complexity and just making things harder to work on. I can put up with a little discomfort to avoid that. Besides, an old ice chest, some ducting and fans in the back seat would work just as well and you can take it out in the winter...That may work in Northern California, but 100 degree humid air blowing around doesn’t help much around here
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@Pighead totally understand your thinking. Since mine already had Factory AC everything is already set up and plumbed. When its done I think its going to take up minimal space and be very efficient. I'm not going Electric. Next few weeks in Utah temps are going to be over 107 for me that's beyond a little discomfort. Im getting old and want to be comfortable 