Random jeep things I am doing.

nblehm · 02-25-2024, 08:56 PM

Original plan for the weekend was to mount the 8274 I bough awhile back, quickly realized I need to get a fairlead first so I can gauge where i want it to sit on the bumper.
either it will be centered and the winch will be offset or the the winch is centered and the fairlead is off center

After moving on from the winch, continued on cleaning parts up. Took a wire wheel and scotchbrite pads and cleaned all the gunk off the engine. Debating on just leaving it raw, or painting it grey or something.

When cleaning found yet another thing that is broken, the motor mount plate is broken. I'll weld it and add a gusset. Clutch disc is also at the rivets, which I found when putting the motor on the stand.

After that I wanted to mess with the 48 I bought. Was really hoping to get it running and driving this weekend. Supposedly "ran when parked" and just needs keys and a battery to run. Pushed it off the trailer into my moms garage. Plus, brakes work really good, better than my 46. Cons, steering has a spot it locks where it doesnt want to turn right. Got a 6 volt battery from my 46 in it. Quickly found I will need to do some wiring to this thing, its a mess. Started with seeing if it would crank. turned about 20* and locked up. Let it sit over night with the plugs out and oil in the cylinders, still clunks and stops. So off comes the valve cover and side panel. Nothing is sticking, valves move. Off with the head. The front cylinder is rusty and the rings stick on the rust ridge. Ordered a ball hone and a gasket kit. I want to see if this thing will run. Another project stalled.

Back to the 46. I have all the things to rebuild the t90 or so I thought. Think I am going to need a main shaft, the bearing surface is pretty rough. Waiting to run all the stuff through the parts washer at work tomorrow.

Hopefully this week I can get the 48 to run. Or at least be able to crank 360. EJS is pretty much out the window at this point.

Lubes · 02-28-2024, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nblehm

EJS is pretty much out the window at this point.

Wanna just go on a bit of an adventure/tour of Utah with me, as I too will be Jeepless and just need to get away??

nblehm · 03-06-2024, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lubes

Wanna just go on a bit of an adventure/tour of Utah with me, as I too will be Jeepless and just need to get away??

Think I

Cobound · 03-06-2024, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nblehm

EJS is pretty much out the window at this point.

Well, if I were going I'd have a set for you - but I'll be skipping this year as well.

Lubes, I also need some time away - but it won't be UT, sorry.

02-25-2024, 08:56 PM	#1
nblehm Needs moar dagger Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 26,693	Original plan for the weekend was to mount the 8274 I bough awhile back, quickly realized I need to get a fairlead first so I can gauge where i want it to sit on the bumper. either it will be centered and the winch will be offset or the the winch is centered and the fairlead is off center After moving on from the winch, continued on cleaning parts up. Took a wire wheel and scotchbrite pads and cleaned all the gunk off the engine. Debating on just leaving it raw, or painting it grey or something. When cleaning found yet another thing that is broken, the motor mount plate is broken. I'll weld it and add a gusset. Clutch disc is also at the rivets, which I found when putting the motor on the stand. After that I wanted to mess with the 48 I bought. Was really hoping to get it running and driving this weekend. Supposedly "ran when parked" and just needs keys and a battery to run. Pushed it off the trailer into my moms garage. Plus, brakes work really good, better than my 46. Cons, steering has a spot it locks where it doesnt want to turn right. Got a 6 volt battery from my 46 in it. Quickly found I will need to do some wiring to this thing, its a mess. Started with seeing if it would crank. turned about 20* and locked up. Let it sit over night with the plugs out and oil in the cylinders, still clunks and stops. So off comes the valve cover and side panel. Nothing is sticking, valves move. Off with the head. The front cylinder is rusty and the rings stick on the rust ridge. Ordered a ball hone and a gasket kit. I want to see if this thing will run. Another project stalled. Back to the 46. I have all the things to rebuild the t90 or so I thought. Think I am going to need a main shaft, the bearing surface is pretty rough. Waiting to run all the stuff through the parts washer at work tomorrow. Hopefully this week I can get the 48 to run. Or at least be able to crank 360. EJS is pretty much out the window at this point.