Builds The Iron Yak

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Had a little stumble on the way to work this morning that went away. Came back when I started it this afternoon . Here are the sniper readings. Any ideas whythe AFR would be so high? Bad O2 sensor?

 

[Catching Neutral]

Starts and idles fine. Drives OK at low RPMs With some sputtering. Runs very rough at higher RPMs.
I ordered a new o2 sensor.
what is the lifespan of these sensors?
@wngrog …can you comment on the above post please?

 

[Catching Neutral]

New O2 sensor installed. Problem solved.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Good news!!!

Are you using a heat sink for your sensor?

 

[Catching Neutral]

Good news!!!

Are you using a heat sink for your sensor?

Heat sink adapter?

 

[wngrog]

Starts and idles fine. Drives OK at low RPMs With some sputtering. Runs very rough at higher RPMs.
I ordered a new o2 sensor.
what is the lifespan of these sensors?
@wngrog …can you comment on the above post please?

O2. Sorry I missed this

 

[Catching Neutral]

O2. Sorry I missed this

No worries..

 

[Chungas Revenge]

I haven’t installed the Sniper yet. I was doing research last year and stashing parts. One of the interesting products I found (saw on a couple HS installations) was a O2 heat sink bung. Excessive heat on the sensor is not your friend.

The finned bung keeps the sensor cooler.

I‘ll dig through my bookmarked pages and see where I found this on a HS installation. I was just curious if you were using one…

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“Bosch LSU 4.9 Heat Sink O2 Bung is designed to prevent premature oxygen sensor failure. The finned surface has been optimized to improve convective cooling, delivering up to 30% cooler O2 Sensor temperatures vs. a standard bung and the coped design makes welding easier”.

 

[Catching Neutral]

Good to know…I hope to in the near future have a catalytic converter installed and a welded bung.
Might be the perfect time to install one of those. Thank you
@Chungas Revenge

 

[120mm]

Bosch O2 sensors are infamous for early failure. I wonder if this is a compensation for that.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Bosch O2 sensors are infamous for early failure. I wonder if this is a compensation for that.

Not sure, the “Bosch” was an example. If I recall, I was reading through some of the turbo/tuner interwebs and found info on the application. I’ll go back and check but, I think Nolan @wngrog was using them (the bung) as a way to create a cooler spot for the sensor..

 

[Catching Neutral]

I was on the way home yesterday when I noticed a nice vintage Bronco ahead of me. As I pulled in behind him he gave me a thumbs up which I returned and then he slowed to allow me to come along beside. It was 2 guys who work for Velocity Restorations test driving one of their rigs. These guys do ICON type work. Beautiful rigs but obviously out of reach for most people. Here is a link. Although I’ll never own one I do enjoy admiring their work.

Classic Vehicles Redefined for the Modern Driver | Velocity Restorations

Creating modernized vehicles that retain the classic pedigree with the luxury and performance demanded today. Set Price. Guaranteed Production Timeline.

www.velocityrestorations.com

 

[alabamatacomaguy]

I was behind you near the mall Thursday evening but couldn’t catch up.
Looked good
Hope you have a good thanksgiving.

 

[Catching Neutral]

Happy day mudders. I hope you are surrounded by family and friends.

 

[1911]

Thanks; you too Lance!

 

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Well….the Iron Yak has been my daily driver for 3 months now. For the most part it is awesome.
The 40 mile round trip to town 3 nights a week for my daughter VB practice. Not so much.
We have been looking for a fourth vehicle for me to drive until the daughter turns 16.
Finally settled on a 19 TRD Off road 4 runner. 40k miles. I am enjoying getting to know another toyota while giving the 40 a break.

 

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Merry Christmas mudders. We are enjoying a Mid 60s day here on Pensacola Beach.
Hard to believe it has been 4 years since the “Iron Yak” rolled into my life.
Hope you all have a day filled with family and friends.

 

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In addition to paint and body my brother makes knives and dabbles in leather work.
He sent me this leather Knick knack holder for Christmas. I had to send him a photo of it put to good use.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

What knife is that? Looks nice and compact.

 

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@rkymtnflyfisher Microtech OTF..5” handle