Alexia Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 I discovered something about this setup. Lots of horsepower + Light Truck = What is traction in the rain? I have to be very gentle with the throttle to keep the tires from breaking free. On the way home from lunch earlier the engine developed a misfire that would shake the entire vehicle, but no diagnostic codes were being thrown. I am guessing there may be moisture in the distributor cap or something else. It seemed to fix itself just by letting on the throttle for a few moments each time it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I discovered something about this setup. Lots of horsepower + Light Truck = What is traction in the rain? I have to be very gentle with the throttle to keep the tires from breaking free. I don't know what tires you are running, but when I had the 31" BFG M/T tires on, the slightest throttle would break the rear end free in the rain. I junked those and put on some Michelin LTX A/Ts and it doesn't do it anymore. Unless of course I tromp on it. And what plugs are you running? My Hesco motor doesn't like anything but Champion RC10 plugs. Anything else and I get an occasional misfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 I discovered something about this setup. Lots of horsepower + Light Truck = What is traction in the rain? I have to be very gentle with the throttle to keep the tires from breaking free. I don't know what tires you are running, but when I had the 31" BFG M/T tires on, the slightest throttle would break the rear end free in the rain. I junked those and put on some Michelin LTX A/Ts and it doesn't do it anymore. Unless of course I tromp on it. And what plugs are you running? My Hesco motor doesn't like anything but Champion RC10 plugs. Anything else and I get an occasional misfire. Champion RC12LYC (412) PO300, PO301, PO306 - Multiple random misfires detected and misfires in cylinders one and six. I will have to pull it into the garage later, if it will run, and pull apart the ignition system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 This may be a complete shot in the dark, or maybe my brain is tired and overthinking, but if it's misfiring on 1 and 6, I might get 1 and 6 at TDC, pull the CPS, and see if there's anything on the flywheel messing with the CPS on or by the 1-6 pickup windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 This may be a complete shot in the dark, or maybe my brain is tired and overthinking, but if it's misfiring on 1 and 6, I might get 1 and 6 at TDC, pull the CPS, and see if there's anything on the flywheel messing with the CPS on or by the 1-6 pickup windows.I listened to the injectors clicking with a screwdriver and each one seems to sound fine. The spark plugs are a nice golden brown. It seems like that new CPS in there might be bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Apparently the collar that surrounds the filler next on the fuel cell is water proof, but the tank cap is not. There was water just up the edge of the cap and there still is half a tank of cloudy 93 octane gas in the tank. It was very clear when I filled it the other day. Time to change the filter and pour it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Bummer. But that's better than a fubar ignition system. Guess that's why fuel tanks are underbody and the fillers are behind a filler door with a pressure cap. Maybe you can adapt a screw-on cap on the cell neck that vents? Or a bed shell topper that keeps everything dry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Bummer. But that's better than a fubar ignition system. Guess that's why fuel tanks are underbody and the fillers are behind a filler door with a pressure cap. Maybe you can adapt a screw-on cap on the cell neck that vents? Or a bed shell topper that keeps everything dry?This is a pressure cap with a gasket to meet emissions testing, but even with a stock cap liquids can get by the seal. I jumped the fuel pump and have drained most of the liquid out into a can. This does technically give me an excuse to buy one of these soft truck bed covers. It would just make filling up a pain since it would have to be dropped every time to fill the tank. My current plan it to drill a hole in the non-structural collar allow drainage and then build a hinged cover for the top. http://www.softopper.com/jeep-comanche-soft-top-truck-cap-details.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 I stopped by the Lander's DCJ dealership after the junkyard on Saturday. It was a $20 donation to enter a vehicle into the show. I figured why not just to be silly since I was doing to toss in the donation anyway.(They were giving away raffle prizes and free food!) Just imagine this mismatched paint, unpainted on some parts, faded paint, missing half the interior, various junk yard Comanche parts in the bed, and a bunch of loose tools on the passenger seat. Tossed the hood up to show off the shiny engine bay to distract the judges.(To also hide the LKQ marks on the hood!) The competition in the off road category was FIERCE! So much I must have scared them all off. My shiny engine bay distraction plan must have worked. First place and a t-shirt just for showing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Awesome! Lol Hahahaha I can imagine your face when you won the trophy! But your trucks looks great! Love the rubi rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHayduke Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 lookin good..... If you guys keep making your's pretty, I'm gonna have to break down and pay to have mine painted right.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 I really have not done much to it in the past two months. I needed to build a new computer which was been taking precedent over my slush funds, but I did make an update video today. Skip to 3:55 for running and driving. I have pretty much decided to paint it olive drab green assuming I can find a company that sells the darker version and not the yellowish version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinMJ Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Awesome video. Just what I needed for motivation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Very nice. You've done a great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHayduke Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Very nice. You've done a great job! Sweet! Nice video, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Monstaliner sells an actual OD green bedliner if you want to bedliner the whole thing...probably not, but its just an idea :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Nice Alex. She's LOUD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Monstaliner sells an actual OD green bedliner if you want to bedliner the whole thing...probably not, but its just an idea :dunno:Hot Rod Flatz's olive drab green looks to be fairly close to period correct. Thanks everyone, still so much work to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Monstaliner sells an actual OD green bedliner if you want to bedliner the whole thing...probably not, but its just an idea :dunno:Hot Rod Flatz's olive drab green looks to be fairly close to period correct. Thanks everyone, still so much work to do! Tis final on the color! I just ordered filler, olive drab green, and primer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHayduke Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Did you drill some holes in the base of the safety box around the fuel cap yet? That would solve your water in fuel issue..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Did you drill some holes in the base of the safety box around the fuel cap yet? That would solve your water in fuel issue.....That is plan and I have not yet! I am also building a lid for it as part of the protective cover. I plan to finish that up after painting since I will have to take the bed off again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 How Not to Ship Hazardous Materials - Even the tiny bottle has damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO STARTING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Excited to see this...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 decent, keep it up noticing you don't have any putty glaze in the pics, youll need that to blend the bondo can't wait to see more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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