Search and Rescue JoKe (2014 JK)

[Roody]

Cool build. There's just something right about a small diesel in a Wrangler.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

back is done

Quickdraw sent a 100" belt, this is 102 1/4" belt and too short. Going 1" larger.... downside is those green belts are $100 each

so will probably get another 'cheap' belt to verify length

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Now with lift

2 1/2 lift.... lol.... I wonder if the guys who put that marketing on the lift kit did the "yep, looks like 2""

conversely, the back is 2 1/4" lift

Fittings

Fitted

as is typical, one fitting is missing (mind you, I bought a bunch as backstock for my hydro assist stuff on my other 4x4s
fun fact - the take-off for the vacuum is on the front of the 3.6, it's also on the front of the r2.8....

this was not fun to run at the firewall... but the heater is done

and when removing the gas tank, also test the tinsel strength of the pump wires

video shortly

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

video update

in other news, moved the Jeep around and got a quick snap of it with the lift

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

a bite at a time
the adapter to the PS pump

and connected

and then the almost right belt.... I ordered the one size smaller - this will work but it will lose tension the moment it starts stretching

installed

thinking this is where the filter will go....

and classic, it works

but lost one bolt

it should work (stock radiator)

new panhard bar, just waiting for install

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

time to make a hole

for this

haven't decided where the motor's battery is going to reside. Probably behind the passenger seat... anyway besides moving stuff around - this was my 'major' accomplishment tonight

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Went to Portland to visit dad so didn't get a lot done... however
installed the new, adjustable panhard

and new stabilizer

then spent quality time seeing what it would take to make this fit

this is now redundant

Cummins makes a shorter oil filter... less fittings, sure less cleaning (but there is a work around with a Franz style filter)... that said this is a every 3k oil change so I'm not as worried
then got to work on the tank.... ordered the fittings and hose, should be here Tuesday

Thankfully, with all my spare time, an old guy had a medical emergency and nearly head-on ran into me. Hoping he has insurance... glad he's not dead, it was touch and go there... it's odd to go from victim to rescuer in less time then it takes to type this....

Oh yeah, all while on my way to church (he was headed the wrong way )

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

back to Jeep content
I've had the 'other' window since Woodinville - so giving it 2 years to age seemed like a good idea. That and I'm waiting on parts so time to get other stuff done

and the insert

and the window removed

removal tool

a bit of windshield glue and it's in place

back to diesel content tomorrow

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

back to it.
$200 later and the right belt

one that works (neither of which came from Quickdraw) but note how very little space there is between white marks? that white mark is where the tensioner is when no belt is on

this is the correct belt installed - note the white mark on the tensioner?

now that's sorted... time for my nightmare

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Fittings arrived

didn't buy enough hose but napa carries it so it'll be fine
disabled the electric pump - found nice metal bits in the well

removed the one way valve in the assembly to disable the pump. It's still in there in case I ever LS this or need it but now it's most certainly off

this is impossible for Jeep dealership mechanics.... snapping the fittings together - no maybe y'all see why I'm so irritated at them. Even engineers could fix stupid

need to get a 5/8 overflow hose

get the tank in, then realize I can't get it all the way in because the lift is in the way

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

last line for the fuel tank

now run to the filter then to the motor

and got the short filters in

compare then installed

intercooler came today

left to do:
radiator
intercooler
wiring

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

time to fill it up....

also put 10 gallons of diesel in it... pickup works fine
and cooling

of course the hardest thing is to remember how this puzzle goes together.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

after a bit of research, it all went back together then the intercooler

I got a 'deal' on this (meaning only about twice what the parts would cost alone) but this is for a JK with a supercharger - so some connections required

but it all, basically, bolts in place

you'd think I'd have tubing to connect this.... but no so I wait

we'll get back to this and in the meantime build coolant tubes and get onto wiring

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

onward with the plumbing
need to reduce twice to get to the radiator size

now polished

and assembled

and bottom one

and this is lurking

actually, outside of one bracket, it shouldn't be terrible - just clip what I don't need

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

first step, install the radiator tubes

downside is I need to weld another bung on the upper tube for the bypass

intercooler plumbing

and waiting again because I don't have a length of 2 1/2" pipe (tomorrow, I hope)

still have the left side tube to do but hopefully tomorrow that will be solved
it's really time to start figuring out where the computer will go

the plan is use the old computer for sensor, speedo, and HVAC control duties. If I can figure out the cruise control that too.

I still have no idea what the airbox is going to look like.. the hole to fill

2" inlet, 3" MAF sensor tube - thankfully someone makes a 2" to 3" 90 degree elbow.... just take a week to get
the box sent by Quickdraw

fun fact, the cap costs $80 to replace
or
just steal it off the old Jeep motor - it fits just fine

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Instead of useless air intakes, Quickdraw should have made a bracket to adapt the throttle pedal....

also substantially bigger - and the hole ain't great

for added thrills the angle isn't the same either....

ah well.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

one more small advance

I'll weld it then put lips on the pipe tomorrow

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

onto the supply side

now welded and clamped...

and clamped as well

I'm really going to make a solid effort at getting this started tomorrow... wish me luck

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

built a bracket

painted it

then test fitted it, twice, now it's basically in place

need to do a bit of fine tuning but it took heating and bending to put the pedal where the old pedal was

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

my most favoritest thing EVER! ... or not

about the only spot to send the harness through the wall is here...

as I said, not optimal

but drilled through, then spent some quality time trying to thread the connector together.... haven't won yet.... not happy.

this also shows where the computer is going to live....

I might start getting up early, work until 10 then do my office job until late during this little warming thing.