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Few more.
Builds FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins (1 Viewer)
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Dan....this project just keeps getting cooler.....looks like you have a little cleaning to do...
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It is actually black paint. I pressure washsed it and all the loose stuff came off.
A good cleaning is in order though.
I already replaced the rear main seal and had the pump rebuilt.
This the 140hp version.
A good cleaning is in order though.
I already replaced the rear main seal and had the pump rebuilt.
This the 140hp version.
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I don't want to know what, "beyond anal" could possibly mean for you Kalifornia guys...
I like how you used the kmart blue light special to highlight your work..
Oooooh, camp mom chiming in.......
Gotta agree with the ANAL tho.
Nice work George, very very clean.
Rob
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It should be clean, everything is new.
If you go to the orion thread, you will see that AA discontinued the 4:1HD. They only built 51 one of these total. AA made this decision during the build of this.
OrangeFJ45 (Valley Hybrid) was persistant and steadfast and was able to build # 52.
If you go to the orion thread, you will see that AA discontinued the 4:1HD. They only built 51 one of these total. AA made this decision during the build of this.
OrangeFJ45 (Valley Hybrid) was persistant and steadfast and was able to build # 52.
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So on a club run at Calico a few weeks back, I notice a few things that needed attention.
My power steering pump went out and I was strong arming it the entire run. 39.5 with manual steering really sucks. I stayed completely away from the hardcore stuff.
The end result was a really bad rag joint. I saw this while out on the trail and was able to get it back to camp adn on the trailer. I put this in just to steer it around the shop, etc. It was intended for Mock Up only. It was on the list of things to do.
My power steering pump went out and I was strong arming it the entire run. 39.5 with manual steering really sucks. I stayed completely away from the hardcore stuff.
The end result was a really bad rag joint. I saw this while out on the trail and was able to get it back to camp adn on the trailer. I put this in just to steer it around the shop, etc. It was intended for Mock Up only. It was on the list of things to do.
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The bottom of the stering tube I guess is suppose to have a bushing in it.
I bought the 4- bolt Pillow Block Bearing but when I got everything apart, I realized that I had the 1" and not the 3/4".
I installed a new bushing and reassembled the tube.
I bought the 4- bolt Pillow Block Bearing but when I got everything apart, I realized that I had the 1" and not the 3/4".
I installed a new bushing and reassembled the tube.
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The rag joint is a great thing for a stock rig.
Mock Up on this rig is pretty much done.
It is time to build things that will stay.
Mock Up on this rig is pretty much done.
It is time to build things that will stay.
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The finished product.
It is still somewhat collapsible in the splined area nearest the steering box.
It might be overkill but it was 11:00 on a Saturday night and I had to improvise with what I had.
Yes, my steering shaft has bigger Ujoints than my Jeeps Driveshaft.
It is still somewhat collapsible in the splined area nearest the steering box.
It might be overkill but it was 11:00 on a Saturday night and I had to improvise with what I had.
Yes, my steering shaft has bigger Ujoints than my Jeeps Driveshaft.
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More pieces to the puzzle.
It's kinda funny how you order a flywheel, clutch assy and the throw out bearing assy with the arm, all the extra parts you get.
It's kinda funny how you order a flywheel, clutch assy and the throw out bearing assy with the arm, all the extra parts you get.
Less wire speed or more amps mate.
Its coming together well! Looking forward to the 4bt install
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Dan,
The u-joints on the steering shaft are out of phase
The u-joints on the steering shaft are out of phase
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I knew that was coming.
There is a flat spot or splineless area in the coupling flanges. I could not get it aligned or phased properly.
I will let you know if I notice any vibration.
Dan,
The u-joints on the steering shaft are out of phase
There is a flat spot or splineless area in the coupling flanges. I could not get it aligned or phased properly.
I will let you know if I notice any vibration.
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Great engine! It'll be nice to meet up at rubithon with another smoker
I wonder if I should post up the screen name of the guys who are telling me to not do it and that I will regret it later.
Regret the Cummins? Bah...NEVER!
If your tow rig cummins doesn't bother you than I doubt the 4bt will. I really enjoy wheeling my 4bt with it's torque down low and good economy on the trail. If I need more wheel speed I just grab another gear and if I need to crawl I just idle around. I've only used my stupid low once so far. If you decide not to change over by rubithon you're welcome to sit in mine and decide if it's for you or not. A cummins duo (tow rig and trail rig) would be awesome.
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My tow rig does not bother me at all. The change over is going to happen.
