[Kane21d]

Great looking build so far. Did you stay with the 2.5 or move to the 4.0?

 

[Major Mason]

Stayed with the 2.5. My son's ultimate goal is to put a 4BT in it but can't afford that right now. He can pay for that upgrade

 

[Major Mason]

Just took the jeep via trailer to a friend's shop for the engine work. I hope the remanufactured engine gets here in time to do the swap on Saturday. We will be changing out the clutch, radiator, alternator, and exhaust manifold at the same time. With some luck it will be back on the road a week from today.

 

[BCDonny]

you are moving along very fast good luck

 

[Major Mason]

Well the old engine is out and just waiting for the remanufactured one to arrive. Probably Monday or Tuesday.

 

[Major Mason]

A little update on the engine. We have the new engine in and almost ready to fire up. Ran into several complications with other parts that needed replacement. Should be back on the road on Saturday. We had to replace lots of stuff.

 

[Major Mason]

Well it's finally done! Back on the road last night according to my mechanic friend and we're going to pick it up this afternoon. Two weeks of down time and now we have a new engine. Time to prep for paint after we get an alignment.

 

[Dpixel8]

Well it's finally done! Back on the road last night according to my mechanic friend and we're going to pick it up this afternoon. Two weeks of down time and now we have a new engine. Time to prep for paint after we get an alignment.

What an awesome project for a father and son. :awesome:

 

[Major Mason]

The new engine is in but we are having some issues with backfiring and what I believe is vacuum leaks. I still need to get some time to go thru the engine and trace the vacuum lines and check all the component electrical connections. Something is not connected properly. The engine is idling at 1500 - 200 RPM and it is running very rich. We shall see what some line investigation brings up. Guess that is what we get for using a friend who is a diesel mechanic to install a gas engine.

Here is a pic my son took when he went fishing the other day. Good to have it usable again that is for sure.

 

[crash007]

Looking good! Just curious and my apologies if you already mentioned it, but are you painting it black or going with a different color or even possibly using a rhino lining type of exterior? I am trying to get some ideas for mine and it is black too with the clear coat coming off.

 

[Major Mason]

We're going to paint it chrome yellow with the Duplicolor Paint Shop stuff. Already did the new windshield and drivers door. Working on the passenger door now so it will be painted early next week.

 

[Major Mason]

Got one of the repainted doors on! Also got the new engine to idle at 900 vs the 2300 it was at after the swap. Turns out it was the intake/exhaust manifold leaking and bringing in air. Had to get the proper bolt set for the manifold and now its much better. Also will be installing a set of 2.5 degree shims on the front springs to a just the castor angle and installing a steering gear brace. Should be getting close now to finishing it!

 

[Major Mason]

Made some additions on the YJ yesterday. Added a set of 2.5 degree shims under the front axle to correct the castor angle, wow does that make a huge difference! Drives like an actual automobile now . Also added blue LED's for all the dash gauges and got the CD player installed.

 

[michael_roberts]

Your moving fast with this thing

I wish I had the time and money to do this. My jeep will probably sit on blocks for a few months before it anywhere near road ready. and another year or so before its trail ready.

 

[Major Mason]

You never know, you might just have a burst of energy, time, & money and knock it out so its road ready! Its a lot of fun going thru the process.

 

[Major Mason]

We got into the paint booth this past weekend! Looking much better now.

 

[Major Mason]

Here is the jeep with all the accessories put back on.

 

[drock11187]

This is a great build, it's coming along nicely!

 

[charleybrwn13]

Wow, that's a big difference! Keep up the good work.

 

[langwilliams]

the bumble bee looks great