All around mj

I have no idea. If one were to think of stones a ruby is more of a pinkish color while the garnet is a dark red color. The maroon carpet is growing on me though, can’t afford a redo at the moment anyway.

Had I know ACC Carpet had ruby red carpet I would have went with it instead of maroon.

Had I know ACC Carpet had ruby red carpet I would have went with it instead of maroon.

It’s been over two years since this truck has had carpet and it finally has all of its interior put back in. I went with euramtec lights for the b-pillars. I have more goodies to take pictures of under the hood as well.

Thanks Pete. I’ve got more updating to do, but first need to work on a few things. I’d hate to post about new upgrades and then have them fail on me.

Getting the little flux cored welder dialed in was a bit of trial and error but things are happening.

I guess I could put this picture on here. I have successfully removed all of the pieces out of the floor and the two braces that go up the back wall. I do intend on welding all of these back in. Wish me luck on the welding part I an fairly inexperienced in that area but have had decent results on other welding projects.

What started out as retrofitting R134a and putting new carpet in has become a snowball effect. More on this as I start putting it back together.

I haven’t posted in a while but I am making some needed progress on the floor of the MJ.

You might also check the elbows to your vacuum lines and make sure they aren’t pushed down so far to create a blockage in your vacuum system. That’s what ended up happening to mine.

I know it was a long bed but with all the stuff thrown in the back I really didn’t poke around too much with it.

It’s pretty well stripped. I went by there a couple weeks ago. I did actually come out with a 2001 front clip though.

That’s awesome. Can’t wait for more.

I’d be down for one. I’ve got a spare sitting in my garage that was going to be for parts. So, when things get rolling along I’ll have two that I could send back to you.

My buddy has spotted a few parked Comanches some what close to where I live this week so I may have to go knock on a few doors next week. Hopefully, if I have the time and money.

I thought my floor boards were nice with just having surface rust, but dang yours are nice.

I picked up an order of cinder blocks for my wife. I think she ordered way more than we need. I’m not sure if she’s trying to test the limits of the truck or what, but I’ve had to pick up an order of gardening soil for her a couple times before and each time was damn near resting on the bump stops.

Size reference. I had sent that picture to my stepbrother when I first got them.

@BeatCJ I know all too well about the steel/aluminum cross corrosion. I’ve changed a thermostat where the bolt and housing had become married at the top hole.

I’m going to guess that one of the previous owners of the engine must have removed the fitting a time or two or this one never got anything put on the threads. All other fittings came off of all my other areas, including my renix manifold, well, I haven’t tried the steel one in the same area on the renix I’m afraid of tearing it up since it may be needed by myself or someone else later.

I’ve done some recent searching of the webs for extra ideas as well and found that some people have made a home brew release penetrant of 50/50 ATF and acetone, which they claim works better than any store bought product. I’m wondering if I apply heat and put a bit of the concoction on if it will work it’s way into the threads to help with the efforts?

@schardeinyes the fitting in the top photo is what I am needing. If you do have a spare that you would be willing to let go of I surely would appreciate it.

I will give it a shot

Would anybody happen to know how to free up the vacuum fittings in the Intake manifold. I don’t like my current rigged setup.

So to report back on the belt situation, the 95 inch belt for 96’ and later Cherokee with a/c sat really close to the timing cover, I think it may have had about 3/64” clearance. I have installed a 94.5” belt, and with it actually tightened properly now, it sits comfortably spaced away from the timing cover. These pictures compare the difference and the 95” belt still needed more tension.