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  1. GritHound
    The jeep bloodline runs deep here. So looking forward to seeing this build. Love the black Comanche’s.
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    She's starting to look like an engine again! Time to wrap it up and get started on the cargo and passenger floor pans!
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    258 Crankshaft Spacer I couldnt find many pictures or actual details on the crankshaft spacer so wanted to provide some insight for others. Most people make their crankshaft spacer or buy one from Hesco #HESBS (easier option). I chose to make mine from the balancer I pulled off the 4.2 engine. Few tips for ensuring you get it right the first time. Get the harmonic balancer installation (1/2-20 thread) and removal tool, if you don't have them. Should be able to rent for free at any auto store. Put a light coating of grease on the crankshaft and make sure the woodruff keys are installed and not damaged. You should loosley fit the timing cover, install the balancer to center it in the seal, tighten the cover screws and pull the balancer back off then torque all timing cover screws to spec. If you don't do it this way you could have problems with alignment or tightening the screws that sit behind the balancer. When using the installation tool, make sure to add the spacer to ensure you are able to get over the nose of the crankshaft; otherwise the tool will bottom out on the nose and not let you push the balancer back far enough. Once you get the balancer past the nose front, go slow. You may need to back it off a few times to get the keyhole lined up before finishing it. The balancer should sit flush with the front of the engine once installed. Note: I put a couple of the torque coverter bolts in the back of the engine and braced a metal bar against the engine stand to prevent spin while torquing the balancer bolt to 80ft-lb.
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    Crazy issue with the Crankshaft Caps. I had the crankshaft mains and rods journals resurfaced to 30 and had to buy oversized bearings. Using my caps from the orginal 4.0 the clearance on the mains were fine but once I tightened to spec the crankshaft would not move. After a lot of measuring, I noticed wear on the side of the #3 bearing where it was making contact with the crank. It turned out that the oversized #3 bearing did not have enough side clearance due to how the crank cap holes were orginally machined. When tighten it was driving the bearing into the wall of the crankshaft. I had to pull the caps from the 258 which were machined correctly. Now its moving perfect!
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    haha. I meant crank. Corrected. Thanks
  6. GritHound
    Finally back on the restore. Working on the block and crankshaft. Engine 30 over bore and 258 crankshaft 30 mains 30 rods resurfaced.
  7. GritHound
    Congrats, Steven. Glad she went to a good home. Its looking good. Keep the thread going with updates!
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    Picked up the head from the machine shop was able to get it back together this week. I decided to go ahead an paint it so I could see how the coloring would turn out. I'm picking up the block next week so hoping to get the engine put together and painted this month. I'm liking the metallic burnt orange color can’t wait to see once completed. Thought I would take a couple of closeups. You have clean these covers thoroughly before painting. The pits collect oil and will birds eye your paint. 500° Primer
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    I was able to find a few cool parts on my day off today. Should clean up nicely.
  10. GritHound
    Ball joint removal day is always a good time. Hate you all missed it.
  11. GritHound
    Got the Engine broken down and getting it ready for the machine shop next week. I can't believe how clogged the lifters were, I'm guessing very little oil was making its way around the head and he never changed the oil.
  12. GritHound
    Finished up the gearbox today! Hoping the time/effort invested will payoff for years to come.
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    Then it is a done deal!
  14. GritHound
    There should be a labor law on overlapping 30yr old 4.0L valves!
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    Woodgrain Selection - TBD I have completed a few "stock" restores, but thinking about putting in some of my own customization/flare to this one. I received a number of 3M DiNoc samples to review before determining what woodgrain I would use. Initially I was thinking a grey woodgrain with light grey trim since it is a black xj, but now leaning towards #3 with the black highlights. I took a poll on the XJ Wagoneer FB Group and it was #5 (closest to original look). I should state that if you are going for the original look, you may want to use WG-430 Marine Teakwood. It is a bit darker than original but closest I have found. I'm leaving the samples on the jeep until I get to the exterior (long time away from that) and will make a decision. Let me know what you think!
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    No matter how many times I pull the trans apart I always feel like I missed something.... now where does this pink spring go?
  18. GritHound
    Episode 1 Season 4 - Stranger Things
  19. GritHound
    Made a little progress on the transfer case today. It’s starting to clean up nicely.
  20. GritHound
    Foot surgery has me down for about 6 weeks but it is giving me some “sit still” time to look for some cool parts. Excited about this find! @JohnnyTorluccio
  21. GritHound
    I'm not even sure what a system monitor is…. Haha. Send me some info so I can research.
  22. GritHound
    Haha. I know. Thats the old school in me. Maybe I should throw some KC’s on this one and keep the Marchals for the next project.
  23. GritHound
    I was excited to secure a couple of NOS items for the Black Bear. @Crist Clapper @Allan_Hill
  24. GritHound
    Engine is out! I was finally able to get the Briarwood into the garage and started pulling the engine apart. Next up. Trans and transfer!
  25. GritHound
    Stripped down a donor for some much needed hard to find parts.
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