Operation Phoenix
- Thread starter macleanflood
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Stevie Wonder weld that 02 bung?
No, Ronnie Milsap...I need a TIG torch or some light and a new welding helmet.
-Mac
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Got the exhaust wrap on a couple of days ago...been waiting for the last custom fuel pressure regulator from Amazon. They can get me nerf darts in two days and it takes two weeks for a critical part. Custom isn't making the pressure regulator mentioned in the how to guide for rebuilding your pump assembly.
Today I dropped the tank, replaced the regulator in just under an hour. Really shows how many times I've done it.
Unfortunately my fuel pressure is exactly the same 35-38 psi...was expecting 40-43 so either I am mistaken about the expected pressure or my gauge is inaccurate. Either way the original wasn't holding pressure, the o rings were crispy...and I had an opportunity to get the ring nut on good and tight...twice during the 1600 mile road trip fuel overflowed from the tank. That was either the bad o rings, loose but, all or none of the above. Vent hoses look fine.
Poured in 5 gallons of gas and took it for a spirited drive. Not stumbling any more and what I would call a lean stumble in the idle seems better.
New cat probably solved all my problems and everything else was chasing ghosts.
Back to framing my shop. Trusses in 12 days and I gotta get er done.
-Mac
Today I dropped the tank, replaced the regulator in just under an hour. Really shows how many times I've done it.
Unfortunately my fuel pressure is exactly the same 35-38 psi...was expecting 40-43 so either I am mistaken about the expected pressure or my gauge is inaccurate. Either way the original wasn't holding pressure, the o rings were crispy...and I had an opportunity to get the ring nut on good and tight...twice during the 1600 mile road trip fuel overflowed from the tank. That was either the bad o rings, loose but, all or none of the above. Vent hoses look fine.
Poured in 5 gallons of gas and took it for a spirited drive. Not stumbling any more and what I would call a lean stumble in the idle seems better.
New cat probably solved all my problems and everything else was chasing ghosts.
Back to framing my shop. Trusses in 12 days and I gotta get er done.
-Mac
I accidentally popped the retaining clip on my pre-bled Sachs master/slave before getting it in. Is there another way to bleed those kits with it installed? Also, the hard line right under the master cylinder isn't super tight (tried to tighten it up to no luck). I could spin it when it wasn't attached to the firewall. DO you know if that is normal with those?
OP
I don't know if it's normal...my only experience is with a POS Duralast and two Luks.
I followed this post
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/how-to-bleed-replace-your-clutch-fluid.24126/
Let me know how I can help!
-Mac
I followed this post
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/how-to-bleed-replace-your-clutch-fluid.24126/
Let me know how I can help!
-Mac
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Long time no updates here... replaced the starter with one from O'Reilly's a month or ago.
Saved up enough for Savvy control arms and they arrived today. Took an hour just to roughly assembly the arms, nuts and JJs.
Spent most of the evening dialing in the front end...arms installed and since I had cam washers I lost my castor...but the arms made it easy to dial in 6 degrees with my digital angle finder. Adjusted the uppers...not sure if that was correct but test drive was smooth.
On to the rear tomorrow...
-Mac
Saved up enough for Savvy control arms and they arrived today. Took an hour just to roughly assembly the arms, nuts and JJs.
Spent most of the evening dialing in the front end...arms installed and since I had cam washers I lost my castor...but the arms made it easy to dial in 6 degrees with my digital angle finder. Adjusted the uppers...not sure if that was correct but test drive was smooth.
On to the rear tomorrow...
-Mac
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Finished installing the rear arms a couple days ago. Ran into town for some fuel safe tfe paste...guess I hit the railroad crossing a little too hard.
That's the second time and third Black Max shock I've blown.
Guess I really need to check bump stops.
-Mac
That's the second time and third Black Max shock I've blown.
Guess I really need to check bump stops.
-Mac
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First two yes. Then they got bent when the accident happened...drivers side at least...thought I kept the passenger side but haven't found it yet.
So I bought two more...those were purchased in June...so either I killed it sans properly set bump stops or it died after what 10 months?
I break shit.
Meanwhile I went to install my on rail fuel pressure gauge...and discovered the Racetronic QD I ordered was 3/8" and not 1/4". So more parts needed.
In discovering this I also found the Schrader valve was loose on the fuel rail. Disconnecting the cap caused fuel to spray out. Tightened it up with a Schrader valve tool and it's holding pressure now.
Sigh. And the tractor overheated so that needs fixed and the lift needs the carburetor rebuilt. Tomorrow...
-Mac
Were your shocks bottoming out? Blackmax are on my short list but I've seen them blow out quite a bit here and other places
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Not until I put Savvy arms on and hit a railroad crossing at 60 mph.
I am not driving an ultra 4 car, I am not driving an ultra4 car, I am not driving an ultra 4 car...
Previous blown shock was heading to Montana off-road from Oregon. Loaded for bear with ProComp 4" springs. Replaced them with Currie 4" and gained two inches.
-Mac
I see outboard foxes in your future. Paul poplin the racer and shock tuner( what is his name?) Is in oregon right?
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Ok... Skyjacker support answered their email on Sunday... actual person...and asked for all the information I provided in my initial email. No tracking number yet so I don't know if I have a shock on the way.
Meanwhile I ordered the 5/16 QD 1/8 port fitting from Racetronix and confirmed my fuel pressure is about 10 psi low. Both my 20 year old gauge and the new one I installed on the rail agree.
So...my original Bosch housing died in the accident. I'm running the 2.4 housing with my pump and a new pressure regulator. I bought a new Bosch Brazilian pump on Amazon and it died after a month.
I have a cheap pump in my trail spares box under my driver seat.
But I think I'm going to order a cheap pump assembly from Rock Auto and roll the dice.
-Mac
Meanwhile I ordered the 5/16 QD 1/8 port fitting from Racetronix and confirmed my fuel pressure is about 10 psi low. Both my 20 year old gauge and the new one I installed on the rail agree.
So...my original Bosch housing died in the accident. I'm running the 2.4 housing with my pump and a new pressure regulator. I bought a new Bosch Brazilian pump on Amazon and it died after a month.
I have a cheap pump in my trail spares box under my driver seat.
But I think I'm going to order a cheap pump assembly from Rock Auto and roll the dice.
-Mac
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Looks like no replacement shock for a couple of weeks.
Sorry for the delay, I have the order put in to ship the replacement but the warehouse is waiting on more stock to arrive. We get shocks trucks on Fridays typically so it might come in today… I think worst case next Friday.
Chris Pettit
Sales Manager
Sorry for the delay, I have the order put in to ship the replacement but the warehouse is waiting on more stock to arrive. We get shocks trucks on Fridays typically so it might come in today… I think worst case next Friday.
Chris Pettit
Sales Manager
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Cheap ass fuel pump arrives today...no shocks... something tells me I need to go buy a new set of rears...and then I should just outboard the shocks.
-Mac
-Mac
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Ok...cheap ass designed in the USA Brute Power fuel pump installed and I finally have 50 psi of fuel pressure.
Will this pump last? Who knows. But my beat to hell Mopar unit is standing by just in case...even though it does 33, 35 at best.
Anyone want to guess how long it lasts?
-Mac
Will this pump last? Who knows. But my beat to hell Mopar unit is standing by just in case...even though it does 33, 35 at best.
Anyone want to guess how long it lasts?
-Mac