JeepsOLot Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Ok, great news, got the "new" head bolted up and running. The throttle response is ridiculous, you hit the gas, and the RPM's are up quick!! Just have a few issues to take care of, the t-stat housing has eroded bad on the radiator hose side to the point that it's not sealing, and need to tighten the bolts more on the intake/exhaust manifold bolts to stop them from leaking. Can't wait to actually drive it!! Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Ok, great news, got the "new" head bolted up and running. The throttle response is ridiculous, you hit the gas, and the RPM's are up quick!! Just have a few issues to take care of, the t-stat housing has eroded bad on the radiator hose side to the point that it's not sealing, and need to tighten the bolts more on the intake/exhaust manifold bolts to stop them from leaking. Can't wait to actually drive it!! Jerry That's because I ported and polished the head myself. Nothing crazy, just a few flow improvements. If you used my injectors, they were EV-1 style 4.6L Mustang 4 hole units. Better atomization of fuel charge equalling better throttle response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Yep, I used your injectors as well. Interesting, when I got the cast iron t-stat housing off of a '91 XJ, it looked to have the same orange/yellow injectors you gave me. Would I assume those were the same injectors, or does color on the injector matter?. Also, I think I know what I'll be doing with my exhaust for now. I'm following CWLONGSHOT's lead (his pics) with dumping the exhaust in front of the rear tire, like so: Image Not Found Image Not Found This seems to be the only decent looking way of doing what I want. It'll be interesting to see how well it sounds. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Color of the injector does not matter. Look at the spray nozzle. Designs of various nozzles are different per vehicle/manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Ahh, ok Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Well, sad news in this Jeep household, some asshat in a Kia Soul ran a stoplight, and tagged the rearend of the Eliminator, after just getting my last two matching tires from Lee (Outlaw Star), Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found I'm more pissed then hurting, trying to get this thing together and looking decent, and this crap happens. Looks like I'll be looking for some parts.....again. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Sorry man. Luckily it is an easy fix. I'm glad you're ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 That truly sucks!!!! It'll buff out lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickinmule Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Hammer time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Probably looking at getting another bed, got a line on one, with tail lights. I'm just seeing what and if the insurance will do anything before I do anything. It's not my insurance, so we'll see. I'm so glad that I extended the fuel pump ground wire, if it was factory, it probably would have got pulled loose from the body, and I wouldn't have had a fuel pump, making a need for a tow. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansashogan Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 That sucks, glad you are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Thanks, man. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 There's a Comanche close to where you picked up this one up that would be a great parts truck.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 There is a yellow one in Stuart, that I'm interested in for parts, and it has a bed that seems to be in good shape. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I've seen it... Weren't you and outlaw planning a mini camper with that one?..... Obviously you need it now more than ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Yeah, it has the cap for it, thinking of turning it into a trailer. I guess we could still do that with the old Eliminator bed, the body lines wouldn't have to be as critical on the trailer. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Well, we decided to get the '89 parts MJ that's here in Stuart. I went to look at it tonight, and the bed is just about all the good sheet metal on the truck, LOL Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found The tailgate, cab roof, and rear bumper all seem to be Swiss cheese because of rust. The whole drivetrain (Renix 4.0, AW4 (?) column shift auto, and D35) is there, and could be used for the '86 MJ I have. Not bad for $300. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 If the tailgate were the only rust area I would have thought it was used as a pool maintenance vehicle, but since it is in many places, definitely not a Florida truck. Glad you just need the bed. Good find, I would offer to help but just a little too far, sorry. Good luck! Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw star Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 If the tailgate were the only rust area I would have thought it was used as a pool maintenance vehicle, but since it is in many places, definitely not a Florida truck. Glad you just need the bed. Good find, I would offer to help but just a little too far, sorry. Good luck! Buck. The guy apparently had saltwater kayaks and fishing gear he would throw on top and in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Well, the guy used it to transport an ocean kayak, which explains the rust cab roof, tailgate, and rear bumper. The only thing that spared the bed was the shell. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 LOL, great minds think alike, LOL Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 The truck is literally 4 blocks away from me, off the same street, LOL! Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Literally? LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 LOL, I can't English, sue me! Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Ok, bought the '89 parts truck on Friday. Waiting on a tow dolly from a friend to get it to my house and start the tear down of both Jeeps, hopefully this weekend. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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