FJ40 I call Shipwreck

[SuperBuickGuy]

Steering. When I built this, I didn't have a die for bending the bar that is the panhard bar. Now I do... and I need to correct a few things. When I put the Reid racing knuckles on, I put some high steer arms I had. Problem is it destroyed the Ackermann due to their design.... I don't do rocks, so hanging the steering bar in front of the differential isn't as bad a thing as it would be if I lived somewhere where they pound on rocks.




sad things is I've had these parts for years....





gratuitous Corvette shot and work bench



the biggest issue (beside ackerman) is the panhard bar is too short - that I fix next...






I'm not sure why Reid drilled the taper the way they did - had they put the the TREs in upside down, there would be more clearance. I like the ability to lube that joint, so I'm not putting heims in - but if I had a wish, it would be that... ah well, it should be fine

next up is cut out some new brackets for the upper panhard bar mount.... the goal is parallel with the steering cross bar and the same length. For those who wonder what it does as is - don't hold onto the steering wheel when accelerating.... if you do, you'll be in on-coming traffic. Not a huge deal if you know about it, a great anti-theft device if you don't....

[SuperBuickGuy]

backstory. clock would not keep time, rear signals would be possessed and simply come on. The second reason was the impetus of what's next, but I fixed the other problem as well
wiring is not something I enjoy



why didn't I add 6" to that loom? smh... lurnin'



and reinstalled... and it works, now to reprogram

[SuperBuickGuy]

starting the day with something simple... replacing an alternator

[SuperBuickGuy]

what is "some I'll probably never use on my '40"

answer



the 2" die, that is... but cool anyway

what I will use, though, battery tender



in that vein, did a bit of rearranging, didn't need double batteries anymore



I can use them in the Jeep for the new setup, so I went with a single (which I may move to the front and add an accessory tank in the back to help with its abysmal range)



in the jeep



jeep is also useful for teaching dog to jump into a car because it's much shorter

[SuperBuickGuy]

to wash the terrible taste of working on my wife's Jeep out of my mouth.... I worked on this a bit too

now it fits, fully assembled

[SuperBuickGuy]

Time to fix an issue. If you turn the flow off to the heater, the truck will overheat. The fix is a bypass that opens when the heater valve is closed

the lines

installed.... probably should have got the 5/8" line but this worked with a bit of heat

[SuperBuickGuy]

and time to start training Luigi to stay in the vehicle until it comes to a complete stop

[SuperBuickGuy]

I was so afraid I'd have to get rid of Luigi if he didn't match my '40.... thankfully, it's a perfect match

[SuperBuickGuy]

Late but top off

[SuperBuickGuy]

other then leaky, there's nothing wrong with it

so glue it and put it back together.


my plan is still the NV4500, but I have several things that need to be done now and this is drivable and useable. I do need to figure out where I put (for safety) the tuning computer... but outside of that.... time to use it again.

[SuperBuickGuy]

back to this
I have no idea what's leaking..... dried it off, hopefully it'll start dripping again tonight


not from the usual seals


I wonder if this was my squeak...



hopefully I can get this apart enough to order parts and get this done... to recap, I'm putting an NV4500 in

[Captain]

if you had as great of legs as we do, you'd hang it out there too.

you're welcome

For My Sammy,
Getting the Doors off is a Real Chore, But, that "Highway Peg" is so I can be Ready to do a "FOOT PLANT" on the Rock
you are coming up against, And Push Off, too save those Mall Crawler Chrome Rock Sliders You just Put On......LOL

[SuperBuickGuy]

Hey Aaron, pardon me for asking a stupid question but I need some help with Jeep etiquette.

Not sure if this in gene pool, socioeconomic, geographical or ????? related

Why does it seem to be a requirement for the driver to hang his left leg and foot outside the body while driving down the street?

if you had as great of legs as we do, you'd hang it out there too.

you're welcome

[cstmwgn]

Hey Aaron, pardon me for asking a stupid question but I need some help with Jeep etiquette.

Not sure if this in gene pool, socioeconomic, geographical or ????? related

Why does it seem to be a requirement for the driver to hang his left leg and foot outside the body while driving down the street?

[SuperBuickGuy]

half my order is here....


now to get the clutch kit and just a moment of time. That said, I may outsource the heavy lifting (literally)... we will see