Qbombs build thread part II

[cody.quattlebaum.16]

Did my oil pan gasket, that was a pain. Mostly worried about how well the back of the pan gasket will seal, extremely difficult for me to keep it in place and see it while getting the pan tightened up. I have a feeling if it leaks then It will be from that spot, I used plenty of rtv and will keep my fingers crossed.

 

I wasn't fully aware of what I had to remove to do this, I probably should have even removed the Trans and inspected the clutch but didn't want to. Like I said, fingers crossed.

[cody.quattlebaum.16]

I believe I found out why my fuel gauge isn't working. Any idea where I can find a replacement?

 

Looks like I'm also missing a wire.

[mountainman]

Junk yard. Find a manch of same year and snatch out the sender. Ill keep my eyes peeled at our local yards.  If i find it ill PM ya.  :)

[DansGreyMj]

You might be able to fix that one using a sending unit from the same era Cherokee.

[cody.quattlebaum.16]

Thanks, looking at a junk yard comanche soon, if no luck then I'll push on to alternatives.

 

I'm going to try to redo my panels do we will see how that turns out.

 

Also, heavy duty tie rod and new TREs are on the way, killer deal from Kolak offroad. First real upgrade for the MJ. Yay brown santa!

[cody.quattlebaum.16]

Installed the sending unit, had to do some wiring and swapped the fuel pumps between the two so i coukd use the new one. Keeping the old as a spare. Fuel gauge still didnt read, removed the instrument cluster and saw that the backing was messed up causing none of my gauges (besides speedo since its mechanical) to work. Also explains why no lights on the gauge panel works. Got lucky and found a replacement on ebay, it has the actuak gauges instead of "idiot" lights as well. So ill call that an upgrade. Should be here next week.

[cody.quattlebaum.16]

"New" doors. I think i found the color i want to paint the jeep. The color of the doors looks great, guy said he had them lainted anvil, I'm guessing the same anvil that some JKs came in.

 

The doors are mounted, still need to be adjusted properly and wired in.

[cody.quattlebaum.16]

Also got the rear brakes finished up and wheels back on.

[cody.quattlebaum.16]

My tie rod was delivered today. Pretty sure i won't be bending this tie rod, it is solid steel. Probably tje route i shoukd have taken on the TJ. Much easier to install. So far I'm impressed with IRO, ill be consodering them for future products. I see a budget boost in the future.

[cody.quattlebaum.16]

Trackbar arrived today, truck will be road worthy soon as i get some time to work on it this week.

[cody.quattlebaum.16]

Drove the jeep around the block, still some slight vibration when there is no torque on the drivetrain. I may change iut the trans mount since ive done the engine mounts already. Brakes are muh better since i replaced thr drum hardware and shoes. Biught a new gauge pod but turns out the wiring is all screwy on the truck. Electrical gremlins are not my forte so this coukd be a huge project.

[The_Anvil_Grey_Comanche]

Lookin good! I'm partial to that color myself.. haha

[cody.quattlebaum.16]

Purchased this beauty today, not a mod but will hopefullu help me out a lot in the long run.

[cody.quattlebaum.16]

Havent posted in some time. A lot of recent progress.

 

New seat cover bought from a member.

 

New valve cover

 

New dash assembly from the same era XJ

 

New center console

 

New gauges to get rid of the "idiot lights"

 

Amd fixed skme wiring issues. Currently working on the slave cylinder and clutch line. Both went out while sitting i suppose. Then to figure out why the heat/ac fan won't blow. Not sure if it was working before or not.

 

 

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