AMC-MJ

OK. I used it in the brakes, and have some left over. And, I was going to use it in the clutch, so I don't have to buy more fluid. LOL! Yep, I'm a cheapskate! Mike

Can I use DOT 3 synthetic fluid, like I did in the brake system in this truck? Mike

Can I fill the new system with synthetic fluid? Mike

Okay. Took it to work this morning, and about 1 mile from home, on way back, clutch failed. Time to replace it all! Mike

Yea, we think so. Slow drip, not sure. Doing okay now. Mike

We got it to hold pressure. There is a slight leak. Going to run it a few days, see how it does. Then, will be re-placing the whole system. Even with the price of the clutch invested, I'm still ahead with the miles I've already driven. So, re-placement is still the way to go. Will probably drive it 2 or so more summers, before total re-do is done. Mike

Okay. I'm a little confused. :???: The slave cylinder looks a caliper piston. :???: Just a side question, will the hydraulics interchange with the AX 15? Or, will I be replacing these parts again? Mike

I filled the reservoir full of fluid. And, in 5 to 7 pumps, the fluid is all over the ground. I don't think bleeding is going to do any good. Considering that, I'd just rather replace it all. The new hydraulics have a lifetime warranty. Mike

@ Red Rocker79 Last May the company I was working for, downsized. I was one of the ones they let go. So, the Comanche project got put on hold. Happy to say, I'm now back to work. Found the AMC-20 rear end. Will be picking it up next month. And, I also found the AMC 343 V8 engine, which I should be picking up the following month, or month after. Still need to find the AX-15 2wd 5spd. But, we will get to that when we get to that. As far as the parts, not sure what the brands are. Ordered the parts, and should be here by Tuesday, the latest. Includes everything but the lines. Master clutch kit is for the AMC 2.5/AX-4 4spd combo. Noted that the bolt on master cylinder may be problematic. The plan is to only run this, this summer til plates expire in November. I wonder if this clutch problem isn't due to it sitting for 5+ months, while I didn't work. Used it for a couple of days to go to work, and then it just failed? On a positive note, truck did hit and surpass 200,000 miles Mike

Is there anything that I might run into replacing the clutch system? Master cylinder, slave cylinder, lines, pressure plate, throw out bearing, clutch disk? Mikey

:cheers: I DID I DID find 2 AMC-20s :cheers: Now I have my axles for both my MJ n SX builds :wrench: Mike

:jump: SCORE :jump: :bowdown:I got 2 AMC-20's, 1 for $75 missing the carrier & 1 drum and $175 for a complete unit I'm going to pick them up as money allows ;) Mike

:bowdown: I don't know I like the AMC-Era I4 n I6 Valve covers myself ;) :wrench: But I'm swapping my AMC-I4 for an AMC-V8 :wrench: Oh and I may have found 2x AMC-20's Mike

3" in a 2WD :nuts: Its my AMC/Jeep version of a V8 Dakota/S10/Ranger ;) I like the stock suspension on 235s look, Plus its about as high as most lil'4WD's ;) Going for Sporty/Factory look, I'm making it a true "SporTruck" Not a hot rod just a sporty driver that'll tow a load ;) Mike

:eek: Mind reader :D Yep I like the stance my MJ has right now, So I figured with using V8 springs from a Grand Cherokee V8. Oughta get right where I wanna be and ride good too ;) Setting it up to be a nice driver that'll tow or haul a load up a long steep grade or get up and git for a family crisis ;-) :D Other wise just drivin around sounding cool :D Mike

:jump: Changed my OIL :jump: :bowdown: Yep the good stuff Oh yea i did put the drive shaft back in too :wrench: Now lets load up and go back home ;) Mike

Greased up and installed: :wrench: So pumped 5 shots of grease in each joint, Drove it 5 miles, Re-greased it 3 pumps of grease, drove again, retoruqed strap bolts :wrench: :bowdown: Then i got on it HARD Walked 0-70mph lickity split no shakes, shimmy's, or vibrations :thumbsup: Mike

Re-Installation: Grease it up and put the drive shaft back in and its on the road again :thumbsup: Mike

Each joint would only move 1 of the 2 ways NOT both :thumbsup: :wall: Had mishap on reassembly :fs1: : :wall: First needles fell in got those back in shape then while installing theother side fall aprt inside, When i went to drive it in it jammed and moved chipping the joint and crushing a few needels :fs1: Mike

U-joint removal cont: What i had for tools: Next i'll post up the reassembly, then if you guys want this thread could be cut up and used as a "How to replace U-Joints" sticky ;) i do my repairs like this for helping others :thumbsup: Mike

U-Joint removal: Mike

Complete tear down: Mike

:bowdown: Lookin sweet :clapping: Lookin sweet :yes: Ok off to PM some AMX-390 pics ;) Mike

:D I found the AMC-20 few days before the ol'D35 decided to we'll interrupt the flow of harmony :fs1: You funning me on the AM20 kit ? ! ? ! ? :rotf: Nice bug in your sig had me swatting the screen :hateputers: Mike

:rotf: Next time ? ! ? :rotf: There shouldn't be a next time, This D35 is getting replaced with an AMC-20 from a 74' Javelin :wrench: The AX4 is getting replaced with an AX15 :wrench: and the AMC-150 will be replaced by an AMC-343 :wrench: The D35 to AM-20 might just happen sooner then planned, Do they offer such a unit for the AM-20 cause I may run that style from the get go ;) Mike