Gjeep Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Lookin' good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 So I learned a lesson with interior lights don't use LED it creates havoc as Jeep ground the interior light circuit through the actual bulbs. (Similar to the front turn signals) Had some fun with the clock. My harness wasn't wired for it. Found this great article that explained all the various clock pin out's - Lifesaver http://gojeep.willyshotrod.com/HowtoDashClock.htm Installed the bed lights. Tied into the cargo light circuit. Fluids arrived getting closer. Just need to bleed brakes, check clutch and finish adding clutch switch for cruise control,, add fluids and fire her up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 So finally I have a living, breathing 5.3 L33 all aluminum engine running in the Comanche. quite a journey. I did learn today that you cannot start a new LS if you do not depress the accelerator pedaL. Apparently the LS engine will not start until it sees TPS voltage movement. New one on me. Got a couple of small coolant leaks. All the gauges work which is a miracle!!. Off to the exhaust shop next week. It is an amazing experience that far too few get to experience. 20200702_192119.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Oh yeah, now it's a party! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodemonk Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 19 minutes ago, Limeyjeeper said: you cannot start a new LS if you do not depress the accelerator pedaL Weird...I don't have that issue. o_O It's so exciting to hear it run the first time...loud, but exciting! You're going to love driving it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 I can't wait. I am going to have to pull the trans. The clutch isn't quite right. I need to wind in the adjustable thrust bearing a bit. Brakes are bled, PS is all good. No leaks so far. All gauges are working. Gas is reading double what it should because I think tristarradiators used an XJ sending unit. Easy fix with a resister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 13 hours ago, thecodemonk said: Weird...I don't have that issue. o_O It's so exciting to hear it run the first time...loud, but exciting! You're going to love driving it! It was only on the initial start, Had me baffled why it wouldn't fire. So I stabbed the throttle and bingo fired right up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Mistress Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Congratulations 🎊 on bringing it to life ! can’t wait for a ride :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 Got the clutch dialed in. Not totally happy with the way I got it to work. Had to extend the Jeep slave cylinder rod by 2". Will probably pull the trans at some point and change the thrust bearing and bearing arm. Dealt with a bunch of leaks, mainly because I am not very good at tightening connections!! Learned that Wilwood's are a pig to bleed. Getting the exhaust done next week. Got a leaking heater core (brand new) more Chinese junk. Luckily I was going to pull the dash anyway to wrap the wiring harness. Still annoyjng. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 First time she has seen daylight in 18 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 daaaaaaaaamn... I bet that looks good in the sunshine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxyjeep Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Been following this build for a long time and am super impressed at how it's been going. Going to need more videos of that engine and some crazy burnouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, Chargum85 said: Been following this build for a long time and am super impressed at how it's been going. Going to need more videos of that engine and some crazy burnouts. All in good time....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarterpastgone Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 This build has got me back moving on my own build. That is one sexy manche!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMJ Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 57 minutes ago, Limeyjeeper said: First time she has seen daylight in 18 months. Awesome build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Quarterpastgone said: This build has got me back moving on my own build. That is one sexy manche!!!!!! Yours is none too shabby either!! Incredible fab skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansashogan Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 That is suweeeet. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Thank you sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Looks sharp. What all is left for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastChief Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 this is so damn badass. amazing work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Sir Sam said: Looks sharp. What all is left for you? Exhaust, finish the interior, test AC, probably will need to play with the clutch release bearing some more. That is about it!! or and find a NOS passenger tail light!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 1 hour ago, CoastChief said: this is so damn badass. amazing work! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 I see an MJOTM in your future. Very classy build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 5 hours ago, fiatslug87 said: I see an MJOTM in your future. Very classy build. As do I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 10 hours ago, 89 MJ said: As do I. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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