Build Thread 1979 CJ7 in remarkable condition!
Lol now that you point that out it is the best camo paint ever
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Build Thread 1979 CJ7 in remarkable condition!
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Lol now that you point that out it is the best camo paint ever
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Alec79CJ
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Hopefully I can remove the invisible body and replace it with a visible body here in the next week or two!
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I dunno - ya might wanna leave it on...... gives it that stealth fighter look !!
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Alec79CJ
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Small change in plan...
Picked this up on a good deal!
Yes, an AMC Jeep 360!!
Picked this up on a good deal!
Yes, an AMC Jeep 360!!
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Oooh, NICE! That ones gonna be thirsty.. 
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Alec79CJ
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Oh man that's a sweet motor, don't forget that you need a 360 specific flywheel because it is balanced different
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- '85 CJ-7, 258/4.2L 6cyl. Bought new in 1985. Full cage, Warn 8274 winch, Ford 9" rear, front/rear Detroit Lockers w/4:88 R&P. T-5 tranny and 4:1 t'case. 33X12.50-15 BFG/AT, MSD ign, on board air---
Alec, YOU do very nice work!
When you clearance the calpers, make enough room to side a wooden popsicle stick between the caliper and the rim. Why-Rims flex some....
On the pinion nut. Center punch the nut at the slot in the pinion's shaft to help 'lock' it in place. Then use a stripe of red paint from the nut to the threaded shaft as a marker to see IF the nut has moved when you inspect the driveline.
Respectfully,
LG
When you clearance the calpers, make enough room to side a wooden popsicle stick between the caliper and the rim. Why-Rims flex some....
On the pinion nut. Center punch the nut at the slot in the pinion's shaft to help 'lock' it in place. Then use a stripe of red paint from the nut to the threaded shaft as a marker to see IF the nut has moved when you inspect the driveline.
Respectfully,
LG
Alec79CJ
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Alec, YOU do very nice work!
When you clearance the calpers, make enough room to side a wooden popsicle stick between the caliper and the rim. Why-Rims flex some....
On the pinion nut. Center punch the nut at the slot in the pinion's shaft to help 'lock' it in place. Then use a stripe of red paint from the nut to the threaded shaft as a marker to see IF the nut has moved when you inspect the driveline.
Respectfully,
LG
I ground off just enough to stick a popsicle between the rum and caliper, and of course repainted the spots!
My torque wrench only goes to 170 ft/lb and I need 210 on those pinion nuts...
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Good reason(excuse)to buy another t'wrench........
Think about the cost of the damage that can happen IF that nut comes loose.
LG
Think about the cost of the damage that can happen IF that nut comes loose.
LG
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I picked a used torque wrench today that covers up to 250 lb ft. Only $20 too!
lol that's good
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- '85 CJ-7, 258/4.2L 6cyl. Bought new in 1985. Full cage, Warn 8274 winch, Ford 9" rear, front/rear Detroit Lockers w/4:88 R&P. T-5 tranny and 4:1 t'case. 33X12.50-15 BFG/AT, MSD ign, on board air---
I would ck it's calibration before use.
Torque wrenches are not the tool, to go the cheap on.
LG
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There's no replacement for displacement!! AMC 360 was prepped with a new flywheel and all new clutch components!
I added new motor mounts, brackets, and new V8 frame mounts.
There's still some work to do. I'm swapping out the manifolds for ceramic coated shorty headers, it needs a new power steering pump and lines, and few odds and ends.
I added new motor mounts, brackets, and new V8 frame mounts.
There's still some work to do. I'm swapping out the manifolds for ceramic coated shorty headers, it needs a new power steering pump and lines, and few odds and ends.
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Beautiful!!
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man that sure is beautiful
Alec79CJ
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Just a couple of small things done this weekend.
I installed grounding straps on each side of the block.
I also picked up some differential tags showing the gear ratio. I blasted them and put on some paint.
It's all about the details!
I installed grounding straps on each side of the block.
I also picked up some differential tags showing the gear ratio. I blasted them and put on some paint.
It's all about the details!
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I did roll it outside so I could sweep the garage floor.
wow dude that looks so good, I love the tags that just tops it off, for future reference do the rounding straps have a vehicle application to be able to search for them?
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On the GND straps. May I suggest that you use external star washers, as they 'bite' into the metal for a better electrical contact.
Run a strap from the frame to the main tub also.
LG
Run a strap from the frame to the main tub also.
LG