Jerry

:clapping: enjoy! :banana:

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:thumbsup: for the links guys, i'm off to do some research on the options, the JC Whitney site says they don't fit the MJ so i'll have to look elsewhere (emailed them to confirm this is the case)

Thanks for the advice guys, Spidertrax it is then or ........ I have considered this! Is there any info out there on this subject? Has anyone here done a dually conversion? What would be perfect for my truck is to have some way to run it as a dually when hauling and then be able to run it as normal for the DD. That possible? edit: just had a search, found some threads but no specific info. Can any one tell me if there is an axle type I could simply swap in? Or is it more complex than that? I already have beef'd up rear springs and air springs. TIA :thumbsup:

Hey all, I'd like to get some wheel spacers on the rear of my MJ to increase stability on the freeways. Any recommendations? I'm looking for quality items that won't fail me half way up a disused Rocky mountain FSR with the camper on board. Also, will I need to do any mods like fitting longer wheel studs? Thanks :waving:

Thanks for da links etc keep ya posted if anything comes of it :thumbsup:

Are they rust buckets? Are the motors strong over 250kms? What issues should I look for or expect to find?

Get a BC Backroads Mapbook. Shows all the good stuff like undeveloped hot springs and logging roads to interesting spots

Swap out? Do it do it do it! :thumbsup: That Merc motor is awesome, it would be great in an MJ, good torque/power & it's a fuel miser (mine gets +40/Gal in DD mode). They're also bullet proof, plenty of reports of half million milers. Looking forward to the build thread ;)

Does hauling 1500lbs of gear & us around on vacation count as earning its keep? <<<<<<<<<<<< pic <<<<<<<<<<<<

:agree: its happening to me too +3 :thumbsup:

I have similar problem and it happened all of a sudden while I was driving. When full it reads 1/4. I've checked the sender and it's fine. I disconnected the sender and turned on the ign and the gauge shot up to 'full' eliminating that too, leaving me with only the wiring and the gauge cluster to check. Oh Joy! :banana: I ain't got no answers sorry but I thought I share my experience :hmm:

I ain't that shallow, just digging to find out why some people have such a loathing for the motor when my experience has been so different . . . . so far :yes:

What are these upgrades you speak of Pete? Might save a few people the embarrassment of exploding at the next wheeling meet :D

The evidence is obviously out there that it was a poor design, I'm just trying to figure out what the evidence is and is it real. When they go bad what happens? Siezing through lack of oil flow seems to be the most mentioned so far. I think you must have misunderstood the gas mileage description Jeepco. It converts to 22.62 miles per US gallon for my V6 compared to 15.47 miles per US gallon in my 4.0L. That's a considerable difference in the V6's favour and definitely ain't crappy mileage in my humble opinion! Anyone know what mpg the 2.5L gets for even better comparison? I don't understand this either, if the 2.5L motor gave as much power as the V6 what was the incentive for anyone to buy the V6 over the 2.5L? They were sold at the same time weren't they? '86 - '87?

What's the deal with the poor fuel mileage on the 2.8 then? I'm not sure what mine gets exactly, only what the aircare report says which is '10.4 liters per 100kms'. By comparison my 4.0L got '15.2 liters per 100kms', is my 4.0L bad or is the 2.8L good? It almost sounds like Jeep were sold a duff batch of 2.8's

System properly 'burped'? http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=18625&hilit=how+to+burp

I have a weakness :nuts: people slating the V6, it bugs the crap out o me! :fs1: In my humble opinion and after a couple of years driving a 155k mile 2.8L V6 daily including commuting, wheeling and camper hauling across BC, I think it has an undeserved reputation My particular MJ V6 isn't "crappy", "weak", "$#!&amp;e", "unreliable" or any of the other descriptions regulary applied to this motor on CC. Maybe I got a "good one" :dunno: It's been strong, hasn't let me down, it has plenty of get up and go, runs super smooth, it's simple with minimal electronics and top of the list, mile for mile where my 4.0L uses 3 gallons of gas the V6 only uses 2 gallons. Even on Wikipedia it says "The new six-cylinder was also more fuel-efficient." Rubbish!! :smart: If you use your MJ daily and not just for wheeling then that difference in gas milage is important - over time that's gonna mount up, for every $600 of gas the 4.0L needs the 2.8L only needs $400. That's $200 you can spend on goodies! Or just more gas for wheeling trips (FYI those gas milage stats come from the aircare system reports we have to go through once a year up here in 'Bring Cash'.) On the subject of power, we tried a side by side drag race with my better half in the 4.0L and me in the 2.8L, both of us fully lead footing it, she only started to pull ahead when the speed got silly. For normal driving, very little difference though the 4.0L is easier and much more relaxing to drive because of the 63(?) extra ponies, especially if you haul a camper ;) I've also talked with my local time served mechanic about the GM V6 after hearing just how "Crappy" this engine is and his comment was "in my experience, it isn't any less reliable than any other engine" :wrench: Even on CC I've seen very few threads relating to anyone having issues with the V6 :hmm: So where has this bad reputation come from? The 4.0L is a proven great motor but that doesn't make the 2.8L bad by default! OK, mini rant over :rant: Back to normal :waving: What's your thoughts on the GM V6 2.8L in the Manche?

Dumb question alert :dunce: Choke ain't stuck on is it? Those old carbed bikes are very fussy with fuel mixtures, if it's over fueling it'll stall when warm :cheers:

Do the engine revs climb a little when the AC is on? If they do, that could explain the slight drop in temp when it's on :cheers:

Niiice Forty-Eight! :thumbsup: That fat front does look great, proper old skool. My personal favourite Harley: My personal favourite bike, is a two wheeled Jeep:

Thank for the advice, I'll use coolant :thumbsup:

While I'm messing about trying cure my ailing cooling system is it OK to use plain water instead of the green stuff? I'll probably need to drain it down a few times before I've cured all the problems so I'd like to use water so I can just dump it on the ground. In the haynes manual it says not to use plain Jane water in a pressurized system because it'll boil where the green stuff won't :hmm:

'Loads Of Trouble Usually Serious' :yes:

OK thanks for the feedback guys. I have addaleafs already so extra HD airsprings or another leaf seems the way to go. Then I can break the rear axle instead :yes: Because wheeling undeveloped trails without a camper is just too easy in an MJ :brows: