Jeep Driver Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 This really isn't the way I envisioned starting my non-build build thread, however, I'm so excited with my accomplishment this weekend that I have to start here first. I'm in the middle of an engine build and I'm taking my time with it, I really want it to look like I did. As with all our inline engines half the head bolts are exposed and I wanted mine to appear finished, zinc electro plating. I also plated my header washers and dist clamp and dampener washer. Link to instructions are here- http://home.comcast.net/~rt66tbird/website/zincplating.html Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found More pics upcoming as build proceeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Looks great. I like the attention to detail. Very much. :cheers: My engine is a crate engine so can't do it until it breaks - would if I could. But you have given me some ideas with the take-off stuff. I am slowly replacing the rusted factory underhood bolts and nuts with stainless Allen head cap screws and nuts, including the valve cover bolts, fender bolts, radiator bracket bolts, firewall bolts and nuts, etc. etc. Anal maximus I guess.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 People sometimes talk about attention to detail around here. THIS is attention to detail. You're making me want to go and take all my head bolts off now :bowdown: This is the kind of thing I really like to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeep Driver Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 I had to tear it back down today because I forgot to include the big washer behind the cam bolt.........not cool to forget stuff.........:P The rockers are temporary until I can order the roller rockers. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectormj Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 So much shiny.. I like the blue paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillithium Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 That is a work of art man! I would put that in my living room instead of a jeep. Question though, I don't see an O2 sensor hole in your header. Will you be leaving it that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 That is a work of art man! I would put that in my living room instead of a jeep. Question though, I don't see an O2 sensor hole in your header. Will you be leaving it that way? My down-pipe has the O2 bung in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Several weeks back I had ordered a 91-94 intake that I planned on converting to TBI and using. The only plugs/set screws I could find that were beyond 1/2" were 5/8, 3/8" pipe thread tap is the same thread as the 5/8" set screw but you can see here that I ran the drill bit too deep and destroyed the intake- Image Not Found The second one I ordered arrived yesterday, you can see that even though they fit the same years that they are different castings, the one in the rear is more suited for an adapter plate. Plus there were two casting flaws in the first intake anyway, worked out well in the end- Image Not Found I ended up using 9/16x18 set screws, this way I did not have to drill out the injector holes. 9/16x18 are damn near impossible to find and when you do they are expensive. A bottom tap was not available to me so I bought a taper tap and a plug tap, the plug tap I cut down to a bottom tap, worked out perfect- Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Setting up intake, NOS TBI with 55lbs injector will arrive on Monday. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 It arrived today. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 you do good work. I like it. I just picked up an 86 2wd with a 2.5 in it, and of course have bug plans. I got it for a song cause the PO said it died on him and he wasn't a mechanic. it's only got 174,000 on it, but seems to not be getting any fire, and no injector pulse. any clue where to start on that one? where did you get your header? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Image Not Found I'll need to order the 90 elbow and this should take me right to the rad support. I will also need to make up two adapter plates for the carb hat at the TB and a means to mount the carb hat. Image Not Found And looky what the brown dog dragged home- Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 I'm very impressed with Harland Sharp's product, even the packaging is professional. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found New Dayco balancer installed, new starter, loaded with Royal Purple break-in oil and pump has been primed and distributor indexed. The only thing I have left is remove the VC from my current engine and blast and paint, otherwise the engine is ready for install. Got this little jewel the other day. :) Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I'm prerty jealous! If I may ask: Did you do a stock rebuild on your 2.5, or do you have a few surprises built into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeep Driver Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 I got rid of my OE canister, beginning to prep the engine bay for the new engine. I used an A/C line muffler as a canister. I cut off the aluminum lines, drilled and tapped the lower for 3/8 and the upper for 1/4" fittings. I filled the canister about 90% full with activated carbon, I shook it with each fill to fill in around the baffles that are inside. I used bronze wool behind each fitting to filter the fittings from the activated carbon. I'll mount the canister on the bed support rail just behind the gas tank. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBeast Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 So nice!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraMarty Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Looks Great!! What is that TBI off of? Where did you get it? What are you going to use to control the EFI? MS? That single barrel TBI is just what I am looking for for another project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansashogan Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 That looks really good. I love how everybody has their own ideas and solutions. I will be following along on your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Crappy night time pics, but the Core/Hurst short shifter is the $#!&. :) New carpet and boots are on the way. Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansashogan Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Crappy night time pics, but the Core/Hurst short shifter is the $#!&. :) New carpet and boots are on the way. Image Not Found Looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agamble Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Crappy night time pics, but the Core/Hurst short shifter is the $#!&. :) New carpet and boots are on the way. Image Not Found What did you do for the transfer case shifter? I like that the shift knobs match. I am not going to lie, I would like to steal your idea so my transfercase shifter will match my hurst shifter as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 New rear springs from General Spring. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillithium Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 How do the general springs ride? Also, what kind of rear swaybar set up are you using? It seems shorter than the WJ bar in Hornbrod's rear swaybar DIY. Could it be an XJ rear swaybar? Did you make your own framebrackets? I'm excited to see the newly built engine go in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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