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Amen brother! I will have you know that I un-bolted, and then re-used, the 2 star head bolts on the top of the tranny !:brows: Used a 10mm socket to get them off :clapping:

listened to the purr of 6 inline beauties for the first time in a VERY long time.

It lives! :cheers: Always remember to put in the correct flywheel when installing a HO trans in to a Renix Jeep... My apologies to Hornbrod for not reading his description of the Renix flywheel correctly. Many thanks to Wildman, Hornbrod, Pat, Jeff, and anyone else that I might have missed in there...you guys rock! Need to button everything back up, and possibly drive it around the block tomorrow.

That does KIGASS!!!

Nothing accomplished again tonight. Feels like an endless spiral right now. Hopefully Wildman will make it over here and make all the pain go away!!!

Raining and 50 here in Ohio!!!

Here you go! http://www.4wd.com/jeep-catalog/request-a-catalog.aspx Make sure you check the Cherokee box on the right side.

Do mean a parts catalog?

Jim, Thanks for the offer, but I already have both of those printed out. They are helping quite a bit! Thanks, Aaron

No spare. Might buy a new one if I can find one. Don't worry about sending one out, I'll find one locally this weekend if I think i need it. I don't think there is one in the box. I'll have to check tomorrow.

The third and fourth pics are not the hi-beam switch, they are the ignition switch. This is where the rod comes from the key down the column to engage the starter and send 12v out to where it needs to be.

Thanks Brent! So...installed new battery cables tonight, and also swapped red tops between the TJ and the MJ. Still no start :( A few pics of things that I might still be confused about What is this connector that comes out of the steering column? The horn works, so I know it isn't that. Also, as most of you know, the steering column is out of an auto. I have posted this question before, but I am hoping pics will help with an explanation. On the back of the ignition switch, it is open, with a pin that appears to be pushed inwards during the start sequence. Could this possibly be causing any issues? Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics...the good camera is at work. Again, thanks for all the help!

Hmmm...I've already pulled that out and tested it in another MJ. His fired up about 10 times in a row with mine in it. His had no effect in mine. I thought you were referring to the porcelain connector on the steering column. I guess that is the ignition switch?

Latest 3 link from RK: This is the upper driver side link Lower passenger arm, note there is no UCA with this kit. Mount for driver side upper and lower arms Passenger side LCA frame mount

Will anything here work? http://www.4wd.com/search.aspx?SH=QT1Uc ... werID=1311

No doubt it will be easier to see what's going on in person, but I totally understand if it just isn't in the cards for you. Either way, I'll be doing some work this evening, and I will post my results here, and possibly give you a call and let you know what I found out.

Bedtime now, but I scanned some pics from the book that tells you what sensors the ECU is looking for in which mode of operation, and what it does with them. The form is pretty simplistic, but it does explain what's happening. I'll try to post more here tomorrow. Thanks for those Jim. I've been using them since I downloaded that Renix Fuel Injection manual from Pirate last week or so. I still appreciate it very much!

Correct...both are still the same ones that came with the truck The current harnesses that are in the truck are all of the ones that PAt sent me from his 89 parts truck. Steak, lobster, pizza, ribs, you name it, I'll have it ready for dinner the night you are here, even if we don't fix it!

Just read your post. Seems like a viable option for me at this point. Do you happen to have a part number? I'll assume this is a dealer only item? I can't seem to find it online at my local places (NAPA, Advance, etc.) Maybe I'm searching for the wrong thing?

Renix 4.0 - Yes Renix flywheel - yes (looked at the HO flywheel and determined it was an HO flywheel from Eagle's description) Renix Distributor - Yes, never changed by me Renix Sensors - yes, no swaps to anything newer; tested and tested again Replacement Harness from an 89 MJ ECU - Tested in friends 87 and it fired his up Nope, didn't figure it needed that just yet. I agree, that's why I'm so stumped. I've checked, and checked everything again, and then I checked it again! Correct on all these...and I'll one up you by saying that I re-installed all original harnesses that had worked before (unreliably, but it still started every time) The wiring on the old one was partially melted due to contact with the header. I've routed the new one so that can't happen now. Yes to all of these except the O2 sensor. Nothing I've read points me to no start, as you have also suggested That's the only thing I have left to assume as well. There may possibly be a Wildman sighting in my neck of the woods this week, depending on his travel schedule from Virgina. I'm taking the night off once more, but plan to hit it hard again tomorrow. I appreciate your help Jim (as well as everyone else that has contributed) and can't wait to get this sucker running! Aaron

Sorry that I didn't jump back in here over the weekend. Jeep club Christmas party + beer = me laying around the house all day yesterday! The fuel pump kicks on and sends fuel to the rail. I have verified fuel pressure at the rail valve. The problem is that the injectors are not pulsing to spray fuel to the cylinders. I've pulled a few of the injectors, and they function as they should when I apply 12v of power. I've taken about 10 days off from this thing, as the frustration level was just getting too high for me. I plan to start back up tonight and change a few things out. I'll post up more later this evening, or tomorrow.

Yep...Ohm reading was 202 last time I checked it (last week). I'll swing by the dealer today at lunch for a new one. I used a Crown Automotive one last time, so I might as well get an OEM one this time. Correct Yep...all 6 plugs...visually they are not wet...nor do they smell of fresh fuel If you are going to be anywhere near me and have the time, I would appreciate it more than you could ever imagine! If you really can stop, send me a PM and we'll get the day and time setup, along with my address. Heck, I'll even take an afternoon or day off of work! I've been answering everyone's questions on this for the last month, so a few more will never be a problem! Aaron

Spent the better part of an hour on the phone with a good friend and very knowledgeable Jeep guy last night. After explaining in detail everything that I have done so far, he had 3 suggestions: 1. Replace ignition module 2. Replace CPS again 3. Replace sync signal generator in distributor. Looks like I have a plan...again :headpop:

I checked them before I put that fuse block in. I'll re-check them tonight.

Ok...this is going to be a really stupid question, and I hesitate to even ask... Do I HAVE to push the clutch in to start the MJ? Since I have no seats in, I've not been getting inside the Jeep to try and start it...just making sure it is in neutral and then turning the key. I don't see any wiring connectors on the clutch pedal/mechanism that would tell me I had to depress the clutch pedal to get it to start.... Obviously I could try it, but I just thought about it this morning, and I am at work now.