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Thanks. It's frustrating and fun at the same time. I wish I didn't have so many other things to do. (like work) :brows: The plan is to get it running again and on the road by the end of the summer. Hopefully then finish it sometime after.

So today I blasted the gunk off of the transmission and transfer case. Then I installed the oil filter adapter with the new o-rings. Then I installed the oil pan with the new gasket. Then finally the flywheel and new clutch. Getting there.

Things just never go as you think they will... I was not looking forward to the rear main after reading about people struggling to remove the old one. Well, mine came out with 1 hit of the punch. :nuts: Then off to the oil pan. Thought it would be easy. Well... Spent probably 2 hours cleaning the block of the old gasket. The pan was so caked with dirt and grease and oil that I spent probably close to an hour cleaning it off. Then flipped it over to start on the gasket. Cleaned about 1/3 of it off and noticed that it seemed warped on 1 corner. Then I noticed there was a damaged part like someone hit a rock. :doh: So now I'm thinking that I might be able to straigten it up, but will it seal? Decided not worth the risk. :fs1: So, back out to the donor. Removed the oil pan from the donor. So after removing it, I put the MJ one on it with 2 bolts so it won't be dripping all over the place. Then I spend another hour cleaning the gunk off the donors pan. Got tired and called it a day. Still have to remove the old gasket material off of the pan. Picked this up. And they resurfaced this: Not doing anything today...Have plans. Slowly but surely.

Thanks. Any pics or wiring diagrams showing where they should hook? The white cruise control thing already has the hose connected.

Greetings. I'm working on converting the MJ over from Auto to Manual. In addition, I've had to replace the steering column. Once I got the steering column moved, I connected the wiring back to it. I have some stuff still not connected. Pay particular attention to the stuff I circled. I know the big white button thing is the switch for the auto/brake start circuit. Can I just cut that out and connect the wires together? Pay no attention to the red/green blob of wires. That is aftermarket stuff that I've got to redo. Anyone have some wiring diagrams or pictures they want to share? Any Ideas what this stuff is for? Thanks in advance.

Going slowly. Had plans all weekend and didn't get to do much. I managed to get the new steering column attached and the new gauges attached. And I went to a local yard and picked up some trinkets. Also bought a new rear main, o-ring for the oil filter adapter and oil pan gasket.

2008 Vulcan 2000 Classic LT. :bowdown:

Well, I didn't do much this weekend as I was sick. :fs1: Better now. I pulled the clutch and flywheel from the donor. I pulled the cluster from each ready for the swap. Got the steering column sitting there, but it isn't really attached yet. Should get that this weekend. Got the donor out of the garage which makes the better half happy. :clapping:

Remove clutch and flywheel from donor. Maybe install the steering column in the MJ.

Well, got the transmission out of the donor. :thumbsup: :wrench: And looky here, the donor had a flowmaster. :banana: Donor also has a lift kit of some sort and some aluminum lower control arms. Might have to move those over too. Not sure how much lift. Doesn't seem like much. I'll try to get the flywheel and clutch out of the donor this week. Then I've got to start buying some stuff. (New Clutch, slave cylinder, etc.)

Well, I got the clutch master cylinder mounted and the pedals moved over and connected. :clapping:

Typically you get more load capacity with leaf springs. That's why they are at the back of most pickups. :dunno:

OK so steering column was first. I got in the donor and now that its in the garage, it has thawed out. It stinks! Obviously mice have taken refuse as I cleaned out a nest under the console when I removed. Nasty truck. :ack: Today I removed the steering column and pedal assembly from both vehicles. What the? :dunno: At least we know where it originated. Now I have to take this from the donor: And put it in this spot on the truck: Slowly but surely. :wrench: Didn't do as much this weekend as I had hoped, but I had domestic issues. (Had to babysit the granddaughter) :shake:

Well, didn't do much this week either. But started on some stuff this weekend. Got the donor moved into the garage and started disassembling. Had to jury rig the MJ's battery into the XJ as the XJ had been butchered as far as battery cables... Got it in and the MJ's battery was dead. :fs1: So got the focus out and jumped the XJ with the dead MJ battery & wiring rig. Started. Moved it slowly into the garage. Then I took out the console, glove compartment cover, clock, loosened the heater controls and gauge cluster. Tomorrow I start on the tranny or the steering column, or both. :shake:

Dude... After 5 wives, maybe it isn't the women. :nuts: Just sayin' :hmm:

Go to Wally World to see if one of their universal class 3 hitches would work. That's what I did when I had my Ranger and it was a nice piece. I don't know how much they are, but I'm pretty sure they are less than $200.

Well, this weekend, I did... Nothing. :doh: Good intentions, fiddled with the bike, then other things came up. Oh well. I'll Have to work on it this week. :dunno:

Well, since the change deleted all of Sunday's posts, I'll redo... :fs1: Removed the torque converter and flywheel... Removed the front skid plate and the oil pan... That's it for now. :clapping:

Column has to go... That wasn't so bad... Tranny out... That was a job. Stupid hidden bolt!

Got the tranny unhooked last night. :mad: :wall: What a pain. Didn't see that 1 bolt. (front passenger side) :doh: Once I finally saw (Felt) that one, it came out. Now will replace the rear main, and the oil pan gasket and see where else it's bleeding from... :dunno:

Good News... I got the key lock moved over to the donor steering column and hooked up a battery. It started, sounded good. I moved through the gears and tested the transfer case. Seems OK mechanically. Stoked that the donor started and sounded good. Now I have a spare motor. :thumbsup: Then I started on removing the tranny from the MJ. That thing has leaked oil for so long that the entire underside is coated. Fun. :nuts: Got the drive shafts off, the xfer case skid and the cross member and starter removed. Removed some bolts from the tranny. Don't know if I can work on it tomorrow or not (have plans). But the next time I work on it, the tranny should be out. Then I can start removing the donor stuff.

Pete & Geo...Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Shawn... Thanks for the pic. That looks good. Do you have any more showing how those wheels look from front and back with respect to the flares? I've looked at some of those rims. Those the 15X8 ones off the TJ's?

No, they are smaller than an MJs Betty had a 2" BB and 31s, see sig below The pumps are the same. But, the metal bracket and tubes inside the tank are different I am almost positive they are. The dash harness is different. You will need to swap some wires to run the taillights and brake lights. See DIY section for a write up Pics of what?the sending units and their location. I'll find them, just thought it'd be easier if I had a pic. See the DIY section, I did a write up there on doing just that Thanks for the responses!

Thanks for the responses.

I scored a 90 XJ 2 door 5sp donor for my 90 MJ project. I know a bunch, but I also don't know a bunch so... 1. Do XJ 2-door flares fit MJ box? (Look like they should) 2. Anyone have pics of MJ with 2" Chevy drop shackles and 2" pucks with 31's? 3. Are XJ and MJ fuel pumps the same? 4. Are the computers for the auto and 5sp the same? 5. Are the XJ's and MJ's exactly the same cab forward? Steering, cooling, everything? I think they are, just not positive about everything. 6. When swapping the gauge cluster, I understand I'll have to get the oil pressure and temp sending units from the donor. anyone have pics? 7. I'll be swapping the steering columns. Anyone have a how to for getting the key locks out? I'm starting on it this weekend and the key lock will be the 1st thing I do.