thecodemonk Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Amazing as always! I love all the attention to detail you have for this old truck. Sent from my Pixel 4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Just beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I can't be the only L33 Comanche that runs, get er done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Another month and she will be running....Dealing with a $#!& load of electrical issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodemonk Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 10 minutes ago, Limeyjeeper said: Another month and she will be running....Dealing with a $#!& load of electrical issues. Yeah, that's the part that took the longest on my build too. But, once they're working good and well built like you're doing, they shouldn't be any problems with it later. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Mistress Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 On 5/25/2020 at 1:17 PM, Limeyjeeper said: Also decided to upgrade the secondary door seals to the 97+ version. They are much more substantial and should help reduce the door pillar noise. Had to mount a 1/2 x 1/2 strip of aluminum on the A Pillar. Then mounted the seal. It is basically the same as the door seal. Please elaborate on how you did the 97+ door seals :) 1.2 On 5/25/2020 at 1:17 PM, Limeyjeeper said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 I took a piece of 1/2 x 1/2 aluminum and cut one side in four places so I could bend it to contour the door frame. I then drilled holes to match the existing holes in the door frame. I used plastic retainers to hold the strip. At the top it is very tight so I clipped one side off the top of the retainer so the hole could be tight up against the bend on the aluminum angle. You need enough space for the back of the trim. Also because the retainers have a low profile it let's the seal sit down properly on the aluminum edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Looking good! How do you access the winch clutch lever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 I had to notch the hidden bumper mount. I still need to notch the Front bumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Fighting through the wiring. Figuring out really quick how inaccurate Jeep wiring diagrams are. All LS wiring looks good. No voltages where they shouldn't be. Headlights, taillights, turn signals, backup lights, fogs, high beam all good. Brand new Standard Products headlight switch lasted about 8 hours. Got a Mopar one on order. Why do we think the Chinese can build anything that has even remotely good quality? Got an issue with the wipers. Only working on high speed. Gota be the delay module Instrument panel working well. All gauges except tach and speedometer working. Can't test those until I fire the motor. Interior lights coming on with headlights grrrr. Just gotta keep maintaining my patience. I will get to the bottom of every issue. It is just so time consuming. However with so much new and modified wiring I am not naive enough to think it would be perfect. I would just like to thank who ever invented the power probe. Pure genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Limeyjeeper said: I would just like to thank who ever invented the power probe. Pure genius. there are a lot of people I'd like to go back in time and say thanks for their invention. that probe is definitely on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 Wipers are working. Delay module swap did the trick. The little victories...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 Everything is now working. Even the Rock lights and DRL's Now to bleed the brakes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Mistress Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Won't be long before bring it to life. :) How's the Boostwerks hidden winch fit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 and are electric fans necessary for it to fit or will the stock set-up work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 Boostwerks Hidden winch works well. I used dual factory fans. YOu can use the stock setup with the winch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 58 minutes ago, Limeyjeeper said: YOu can use the stock setup with the winch. Thank you for this information. A statement was made in another thread by someone who I don't think had the winch mount saying it does not work with the stock fan configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Mistress Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Pics of it installed :) He's got Chevy engine so that doesn't help with stock engine. I've seen them fit stock engine, but less than 1/4" from harmonic balancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 Pics of Install Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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...
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