What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (73 Viewers)

[OffRoadScott]

I replaced some vacuum lines and the two hoses that run from the charcoal canister to their respective locations. As far as vacuum lines that got replaced, the fuel pressure regulator, 2 that come off some connector on the top of the manifold, the hose that comes around the distributor from the PEEP Air (?). I might have missed a few but eventually, I want to replace all the vacuum lines but at $2.00+ a foot it will be sometime before it gets done.

I have been having a misfire and am hoping that replacing some of the vacuum lines might help with the situation. The plugs, wires and cap, the rotor should be good as they were all new when I had the HG done.

 

[shocktower]

Shut the Exon Valdez down, by replacing the tappet/push rod cover and seals , much better, Oh and I turned the timing up a bit now it's a little faster

 

[malteserunner]

Shut the Exon Valdez down, by replacing the tappet/push rod cover and seals , much better, Oh and I turned the timing up a bit now it's a little faster

What's your timing set to?

 

[baldilocks]

Shut the Exon Valdez down, by replacing the tappet/push rod cover and seals , much better, Oh and I turned the timing up a bit now it's a little faster

I advance timing and more with my “pocket tuner” for very real differences. Bring it....

 

[shocktower]

I advance timing and more with my “pocket tuner” for very real differences. Bring it....

My cruiser is still worth more than your truck

 

[shocktower]

What's your timing set to?

Started .160, I am not 100% sure right now bumped it, about . 1/8"

 

[baldilocks]

My cruiser is still worth more than your truck

Good one....

 

[SteelHunterFJ80]

I got to try this bad boy out this weekend!

Oh man you gotta do a before and after review!!!!

Nice bumper by the way, which one is that?

 

[Lumpskie]

Oh man you gotta do a before and after review!!!!

Nice bumper by the way, which one is that?

Thanks, the bumper is a Costa Fabrications (Made by @RDC76 ). Man, the intercooler is making a big difference already. There is a big hill I take on my commute. I used to reach 1200 degrees on that hill and have to pull back on the throttle, forcing me to slowly decelerate from just over 77 mph (70 indicated) to about 72 actual mph. With the intercooler, I can hold 77mph all the way up and EGTs don't climb above 950ish. If I decide I want to pass, I can floor it and EGTs get up to about 1050 and stay there. In the heat of summer, I could see that number slightly increasing (90 degree ambient rather than 65) but I don't expect it by much. And that means, I can probably put a little more fuel into it! The old 80 will cruise and 80-85 mph very easy now with EGTs around 800. Overall I'm happy.

Once the whole system is sorted out, I'll probably either post a full review thread, or give that detail in my build. In the mean time, I'm always happy to share information or answer questions.

 

[bushdoctor]

I replaced some vacuum lines and the two hoses that run from the charcoal canister to their respective locations. As far as vacuum lines that got replaced, the fuel pressure regulator, 2 that come off some connector on the top of the manifold, the hose that comes around the distributor from the PEEP Air (?). I might have missed a few but eventually, I want to replace all the vacuum lines but at $2.00+ a foot it will be sometime before it gets done.

I have been having a misfire and am hoping that replacing some of the vacuum lines might help with the situation. The plugs, wires and cap, the rotor should be good as they were all new when I had the HG done.

Need to replace my vaccum lines this weekend

 

[Marco Lau]

Thanks, the bumper is a Costa Fabrications (Made by @RDC76 ). Man, the intercooler is making a big difference already. There is a big hill I take on my commute. I used to reach 1200 degrees on that hill and have to pull back on the throttle, forcing me to slowly decelerate from just over 77 mph (70 indicated) to about 72 actual mph. With the intercooler, I can hold 77mph all the way up and EGTs don't climb above 950ish. If I decide I want to pass, I can floor it and EGTs get up to about 1050 and stay there. In the heat of summer, I could see that number slightly increasing (90 degree ambient rather than 65) but I don't expect it by much. And that means, I can probably put a little more fuel into it! The old 80 will cruise and 80-85 mph very easy now with EGTs around 800. Overall I'm happy.

Once the whole system is sorted out, I'll probably either post a full review thread, or give that detail in my build. In the mean time, I'm always happy to share information or answer questions.

whats your coolant temp? Did you see any increase due to IC locates directly in front of the AC condensor and radiator??

 

[Lumpskie]

whats your coolant temp? Did you see any increase due to IC locates directly in front of the AC condensor and radiator??

I only have a stock gauge but it hasn't moved.

 

[nigelsiam]

Mills Canyon, NM
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Such a beautiful state! Awesome shots.

 

[nigelsiam]

Was recently able to use a 20% off coupon to pick this Dometic up from REI. Now have to see the best place to put it. Looks like I will have to rearrange everything. Man this is quiet! Also, going to see if I want this or the 50 instead because of the way it opens. Time will tell. REI has a great return process just in case.

 

[lcgeek]

I had a local mudder weld up my Summit rear tire swing out for stock bumpers.

Thanks Colt! @1984taco3rz and thanks Garrett for a great product! @SUMMIT CRUISERS Jr

 

[cahill]

Spent the better part of my free time last week rebuilding the rear axle. What started as an investigation into a subtle clunk from the back end resulted in 4 hub studs snapped on the PS and 2 on the DS when trying to get the tire off ended up as a rebuild of the back end and new studs and nuts.

Got inspired by @GeoRoss and painted the hubs.

Buttoning it back up with new hardware thanks to @beno including a magnetic diff fill plug

 

[RFB]

Spent the better part of my free time last week rebuilding the rear axle. What started as an investigation into a subtle clunk from the back end resulted in 4 hub studs snapped on the PS and 2 on the DS when trying to get the tire off ended up as a rebuild of the back end and new studs and nuts.View attachment 1961160


Got inspired by @GeoRoss and painted the hubs.View attachment 1961168

Buttoning it back up with new hardware thanks to @beno including a magnetic diff fill plug

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I have to do exact same got a batch of new studs from Joey just gotta do it now, need to stop blasting nuts with a 20v dewalt.

 

[Cruzilla]

I upgraded to ARP, should last the life of the rig!

 

[cahill]

I upgraded to ARP, should last the life of the rig!

I would assume the OEM studs would last the life of the rig too if mechanics would stop using impact drills to tighten lug nuts and not overtorque the bolts. I would think ARP studs or any bolt for that matter would suffer the same fate as these if abused but I could be wrong.

 

[9780LC]

We were out in the Maze District in CanyonLands National Park yesterday. Here's a video of the more intense section after the teapot campsite.