Builds The Iron Yak (7 Viewers)

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I did not modify the pedal. Go ahead and have one of these ready to install while pedal is off.

NEW ( Orange ) BOOT, ACCELERATOR CONNECTING ROD 10/72-1987 FJ40 FJ60 FJ55 FJ45 HJ60 HJ45 78199-90351 / 78199-90352 / 78199-90353 - VintageTEqParts.com

( Orange) BOOT, ACCELERATOR CONNECTING ROD Sub Assy, Gas Peddle Orange Rubber Boot old part # 78199-90352 - NEW...

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As for the carb it will be going to JimC in the future along with the OEM dizzy.
Will likely go with the MSD as soon as my budget recovers.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

“as soon as my budget recovers”.

 

[Catching Neutral]

I have close to 100 miles on the sniper. She is running great. Still a few small tweaks to make.
The terminal removal tool arrived as did some rubber plugs which @JDNs78FJ40 was kind enough to share.
Thank you. I will get the 10 pin from the sniper harness waterproofed this weekend. Left work today and had a cousin 4 times removed parked next to me

 

[Skreddy]

I’m very interested in your thoughts as you get miles on this setup. My 1970 whispers to me in the night about snipers, vintage air and an 8274. Ive got Rbbmc stuff in my chevelle and very happy with it, but you and letterman are the first real world users I’ve seen of the power surge.

 

[1911]

I have close to 100 miles on the sniper. She is running great. Still a few small tweaks to make.
The terminal removal tool arrived as did some rubber plugs which @JDNs78FJ40 was kind enough to share.
Thank you. I will get the 10 pin from the sniper harness waterproofed this weekend. Left work today and had a cousin 4 times removed parked next to meView attachment 2917723View attachment 2917724

Appropriate for your 40 to get the "Integrity" parking spot.

 

[Catching Neutral]

Had a weird work day which will only required my presence from 1130-1400 so in between dropping kiddos off to school and going for a run I replaced my accelerator rod boot and weather proofed the sniper 10 pin

 

[JDNs78FJ40]

I have close to 100 miles on the sniper. She is running great. Still a few small tweaks to make.
The terminal removal tool arrived as did some rubber plugs which @JDNs78FJ40 was kind enough to share.
Thank you. I will get the 10 pin from the sniper harness waterproofed this weekend. Left work today and had a cousin 4 times removed parked next to meView attachment 2917723View attachment 2917724

You are welcome. Glad I read your post and remembered I needed to weather proof my 10 pin connector.

 

[Catching Neutral]

Got some other goodies in from Vintage

 

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You get the idea

 

[imyahucklbrry]

Nice work….. You’re graduating into the @GA Architect league!

 

[Skreddy]

The power surge says mount at least 1’ from engine or fuel boiling may occur. I’m guessing you haven’t noticed any issues?

 

[Catching Neutral]

Nice work….. You’re graduating into the @GA Architect league!

You haven’t seen my engine block ….nicknamed “Rusty”

 

[Catching Neutral]

The power surge says mount at least 1’ from engine or fuel boiling may occur. I’m guessing you haven’t noticed any issues?

None so far. We’ll see what the summer brings. I considered mounting it on the drivers side firewall or fender
however I was hesitant due to the header being on that side. Others have used the CC bracket with success.
Not sure if it would truly make a difference with respect to possible boiling. Lines to and from the tank come up in the area of the passenger side pointing to a more natural fit in that area.
Ill measure today to see how far away it is from the block. Pretty close to 12 inches.

 

[Catching Neutral]

Most of my drive to and from work is 35mph. The Iron Yak had a sweet spot of about 46mph prior to the sniper. That is no longer the case. She likes to run north of 50mph. I’m going to have to be careful not to get dinged by the PoPo.
Photo after parking at work this morning. Gonna get that idle down a bit this weekend.

 

[Skreddy]

None so far. We’ll see what the summer brings. I considered mounting it on the drivers side firewall or fender
however I was hesitant due to the header being on that side. Others have used the CC bracket with success.
Not sure if it would truly make a difference with respect to possible boiling. Lines to and from the tank come up in the area of the passenger side pointing to a more natural fit in that area.
Ill measure today to see how far away it is from the block. Pretty close to 12 inches.

That’s what I was thinking in reference to the fuel lines: my glass bowl filter is as close as the power surge would be and I’ve checked it and never noticed excessive heat there.
This is off topic-ish, but did you consider an in tank pump? I’ve been looking at the universal kit from Tanks Inc. and others. Just gathering info at this point and curious on people’s choices and reasons.

 

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@Skreddy if I had unlimited funds and or skills/equipment/time I likely might opt for an in tank pump.
But as it stands….I knew my project would be a one man job. (with limited skills/ tools/space/time)
And this man is in the middle of raising two kids( 7 lacrosse and 5 volleyball tournaments between now and the end of April) and works a lot. My rig was down for a month +/-. Did not want it to be down much longer.
Knowing that some mud members have gone this route with great success gave me peace.

 

[Catching Neutral]

Side note…I do have weekend after next free and some metal shims ready to replace my aluminum ones.
Someone twist my arm to order the 4plus u bolt flip kits to give myself a small weekend project.

 

[EWheeler]

Side note…I do have weekend after next free and some metal shims ready to replace my aluminum ones.
Someone twist my arm to order the 4plus u bolt flip kits to give myself a small weekend project.

"twists arm"

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[Goldbug]

Side note…I do have weekend after next free and some metal shims ready to replace my aluminum ones.
Someone twist my arm to order the 4plus u bolt flip kits to give myself a small weekend project.

4Plus flip kits look sweet, and make a ton of sense if you do much wheeling. But they are more spendy that I would have thought...

 

[imyahucklbrry]

@Skreddy if I had unlimited funds and or skills/equipment/time I likely might opt for an in tank pump.
But as it stands….I knew my project would be a one man job. (with limited skills/ tools/space/time)
And this man is in the middle of raising two kids( 7 lacrosse and 5 volleyball tournaments between now and the end of April) and works a lot. My rig was down for a month +/-. Did not want it to be down much longer.
Knowing that some mud members have gone this route with great success gave me peace.

Enjoy your time…. 5 & 7 are great ages but they grow up so dang fast!
“Cats in the Cradle”