eaglescout526

I only get the seatbelt buzzer in the run position. Nothing in on or off. I have tried that and still nothing, I have cleaned both door switches recently to rule out that the switch wasn't the problem. Like I said, I'm gonna replace the signal switch and see if anything changes.

I thought about that, they actually work as they should. There was a time when I was able to make the contacts meet on the signal switch and buzzed as if the key was in but it got old when the key wasn't in so I undid that. I think I will replace the signal switch and see what happens.

Alrighty gents. Something that's been bugging me since day one of owning little red. I put the key in with the door open and it never chimes. I had the black box and upgraded to the blue box, both buzzers worked for key-in(bench tested both buzzers). So I tore apart the column and found the little key thing missing. I bought a used one and installed it, still nothing. The only thing I can think of is replacing the whole turn signal cam/switch to remedy the problem but I feel it still won't. Hell for giggles I even installed a NOS ignition cylinder to rid myself of the GM cylinder I had just to see if that would work. I know when I first got her the PPO tore into the column for some reason which is why the horn never worked until I fixed it. I know it probably annoys some of you but those of you who have it functioning or got it functioning, what did you do to get it to work again? Thoughts?

But why go through the effort when the resources are readily available for a direct bolt in factory parts job?

Wow. I wonder how I missed this one.

I am pretty excited to do more with this project now knowing it won't cost me a fortune to replace the engine. Carb has been rebuilt. Now I just need spark plugs and hope it fires.

IMG_7462_Trim.mp4 Should work, let me know if It doesn't.

Oh F the hell yes!! The engine turns over gents!

Another 2.5L, awesome and welcome! As for that connection it would be something with AC, I know I have never seen anything like that under the hood of mine. You can always trace the wires and see where it goes.

Maybe it’s one of the Pennzoil trucks?

I would actually like to confirm this but can’t as the diff is caked. But this might be accurate as when I was driving it didn’t feel like I had a 4.10 D35 and I noticed this at mostly take offs and free way driving(wish I knew how fast I was really going and RPM)

Well I wanted to do a video before I left WA but I forgot. Oh well hopefully I will see him again sometime soon. My overall thoughts on the XJ? Actually pretty nice ride, kinda what I was expecting, the speedo cable makes the speedo swim around after 50mph, 2.5L really needs fuel injection. Overall it was fun and definitely worth buying it but does need a lot of work to bring back into spec. As he sits with SoCals 242 in the rear, it’s sagging lol.

A FORD TAIL LIGHT!!!! Hahahahaha that’s hilarious and probably an idea I have never seen done. While you wait one of the guys guys here will get you a build sheet and date.

Wow. None of those parts are anywhere in the country at any dealer. Nice find.

VC, serp brackets and front license plate bracket should be saved.

I kinda remember there being an axle assembly part number for 3.73 gears. I think there was five options in the digital catalog and that ratio was one of them.

Yeah no problem. I went through the same thing when I installed my NOS one and was very confused until I turned the key on.

Turn the key on and turn the mirror lights on. The lights won’t come on without the truck being on. It’s one of those weird things.

Right here is what I’ve been working on. There are two ways to go about it. This thread is for the “my truck is a daily and I need it back together” and then there’s the professional way to paint the interior if you have plenty of time.

Lol. I snagged a lot of wiring, some rear interior pieces, cruise control stuff, full blue cluster, lighted visor and I’m sure I’m missing a few odds and ends pieces but yeah SoCal got the header and t-case and a few other small pieces as well.

Well with a nearly four hour road trip to the XJW with @SoCalManche after picking him up, we got hell of a haul, did a couple upgrades to chunk right then and there like the headlight chime. Chunk has probably some trans leak somewhere and the HVAC has a terrible leak or maybe the windshield area but that will be fixed at some point down the line. Other than that he made it pretty well with the gutless 2bbl. Here’s the mighty haul:

See I'm not terribly sure about them being OEM or not but I would have to guess yes. I did find the original water pump in the back so something makes me think the PO changed out the pump due to an overheating issue but then swapped in a lower t-stat. Yeah this older cluster goes to 220 which yeah would cover up the two and Oil goes from 0-60-120. Granted ruing a 60psi for a 300k original engine that’s pretty damn good. I know my MJ will be right around 50-60 at cold and come down to 40 while driving around and 30 after freeway driving. Just took a drive around though to get gas, tach probably isn’t incredibly accurate, speedo is kinda scary. It literally floats after 40. Found out he’s got a 20gal tank.

Welp just about everything I could do has been done, fixed the garbage idle after slightly warm, headlamp harness is done, engine bay cleaned up. . Other stuff is planned for him like Renix TBI swap as the carb set up is garbage, fix the interior and rotted floors. I noticed that 84-86 seems to be lacking some plugs like an ash tray light and sentinel headlamp plug. Not sure why despite the lower dash panel having a hole for the ash tray light. 84 oddities. He definitely needs some work but he is a survivor. Don’t come across many 84 or 85 XJs that have survived. My so far concern is the accuracy in oil pressure and temp gauges, there’s no way it runs with 60 PSI for oil and around 175 for temp unless the PO swapped the T-stat.

You know, that makes sense why there’s an MJ on the instructions. Neat! I have some samples still left from the 2 door/4 door molding piece.

Glass replaced. Only annoying thing about it is it has the Pentastar.