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  1. Rickman

    Transmission Interchange

    I have a 97 TJ, Golen Stroker, the Jeep is built, has an AX15 5 speed. I want to convert to an automatic, the 32rh seems to be really hard to find, if I find a used one it's in excess of $1500 and no guarantee. My question is, can I use one out of a Cherokee or Grand Cherokee? My guess would be...
  2. Rickman

    Off Road Camper test

    Well I was able to to do a 4 day 3 night test run of the newly built pop up. Jeep performed well, no issues towing, actually did 40mph off road for about 15 miles and was fine. All set up fridge maintains 36°, solar kept everything charged, water tank and system was fine. One of my best camping...
  3. Rickman

    Pop-Up Camper

    Recently purchased a new pop up. 1 ton axle, 35gal water tank, 12v fridge, solar set up. Towed it this weekend around town for a couple of hours and it really feels good back there. I'm looking for some feedback, it weighs about 2000lbs. Now the Jeep has 4 wheel disc brakes and a 318hp Golen...
  4. Rickman

    Charging Issue

    Altenator, it was putting out enough to test good, but would drain the battery down when sitting over night.
  5. Rickman

    Charging Issue

    Yes! I've tried it with the amp, all three sets of HID lights, both lockers, CB, gmrs radio all disconnected with no difference. Tried 2 different ECM's for a full day each with no difference. When I finish up work I'm gonna run to Napa and buy everything I need to make new battery cables and a...
  6. Rickman

    Charging Issue

    Not sure if this effects things, but I recently installed a stereo with a sub and an amp. I'm almost 60 and it's not about the volume but the quality of sound.
  7. Rickman

    Charging Issue

    I'll try this later when I get back to the shop.
  8. Rickman

    Charging Issue

    I have 2 other PCM's, tried both for a day, same exact issue, no change. Removed and cleaned the ends of all cables and wires, installed the washers with the "teeth" for good conection, checked voltage at both ends of all, including the nuts, washers, and wire connections. Removed the alternator...
  9. Rickman

    Charging Issue

    So after charging the battery, slow trickle, 12.86 volts, I took it to our local O'reilly Auto Parts and had them test it. They said it was fine and needed a charge, so I purchased a new one. It was fully charged when I brought it in. Installed the new one and same thing, amp gauge goes dead...
  10. Rickman

    Charging Issue

    Batteries are designed for an average life span of 5 years, that's about how long I've had my Jeep, the battery was in it when I bought it.
  11. Rickman

    Charging Issue

    Whenever the amp gauge goes flat, it shows low voltage at the battery & the altenator output. This has been happening for over two weeks, it's my daily driver and HAS NOT STRANDED ME.
  12. Rickman

    Charging Issue

    The Parts Store tested it, tomorrow I'm going to swap batteries with my Tacoma. The Jeep has an Optima, which is around 6 years old, I've been leaning towards the battery.
  13. Rickman

    Charging Issue

    Both! When I removed the altenator and took it into the Auto Parts Store it tested good, in front of me, 3 times in a row.
  14. Rickman

    Charging Issue

    Trickle charged it until it was fully charged, then checked it with a battery tester, which included a load test.
  15. Rickman

    Charging Issue

    I have a 97 Wrangler, heavily modified, everything works as it should until about 2 weeks ago. Driving home the amp gauge dies, check gauges alarm goes off. Check the output with multimeter, it's at 11.71, rev engine it drops. Altenator tested good, battery tested good, starter tested good, 2...
  16. Rickman

    Low oil pressure on fresh built Golen stroker build

    When the oil pan is off, the pick up is at about a third of the way forward from the rear, it's at the front of the deepest part of the pan, also the valve cover is around 3 1/2 inches lower in the back than the front, with 6 inches of lift and a ford 8.8, it's what I needed to do to adjust...
  17. Rickman

    Low oil pressure on fresh built Golen stroker build

    It all looked good, even put a thin coat of ultra black on it before pressing it into the pump.
  18. Rickman

    Low oil pressure on fresh built Golen stroker build

    It was the motor mount lifts, it caused the engines oil to pool towards the rear of the oil pan. It was ok most of the time, but up hill while under load, it was really noticeable. I added an extra quart of oil and its been fine ever since.
  19. Rickman

    Low oil pressure on fresh built Golen stroker build

    I have, I've spoken with Chad several times and he said it doesn't make sense. My friend bought the motor used with 26,000 miles and a spun bearing. He coordinated with Chad Golen, had everything machined according to Chads specs, purchased new bearings, rod and main, new rings, new oil pump...
  20. Rickman

    Low oil pressure on fresh built Golen stroker build

    I have a 97 TJ, I recently installed a fresh built Golen Stroker I bought from a friend, he is reputable, and was the local Jeep service manager for three decades. The motor fired right up, broke the cam in , changed the oil and filter and began driving her. Oil pressure would drop to around...