Maybe it's just the angle, but it looks like your air lines are starting to kink/pinch???
Wildman's TJ is getting a face lift
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Maybe it's just the angle, but it looks like your air lines are starting to kink/pinch???
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That might be why they keep blowing out right before that point. I was going to replace them anyhow so I'll open up that hole a little more when I do.
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Couldn't sleep last night so I spent most of the night reading Hemi swap threads.
I've found there the pump I have has been modified to fit under the tank nut and it's worked so I am going to cut that tab off mine and I've ordered a new pump gasket since mine is over 15 years old. It'll be here Tuesday. I'll put the pump in the tank to keep any crud out and then will reinstall the tank once I have the new gasket.
Also found a few people who made the NVLD work with the older tanks so I've got an idea of how to make it work. Not sure how much I'll get done today since I'm running on NO sleep.
I've found there the pump I have has been modified to fit under the tank nut and it's worked so I am going to cut that tab off mine and I've ordered a new pump gasket since mine is over 15 years old. It'll be here Tuesday. I'll put the pump in the tank to keep any crud out and then will reinstall the tank once I have the new gasket.
Also found a few people who made the NVLD work with the older tanks so I've got an idea of how to make it work. Not sure how much I'll get done today since I'm running on NO sleep.
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Cut the tab off the 05 pump and then used a sanding disc on my Dremmel tool until I got it sanded down enough for the plastic nut to fit over the top of the pump.
I just sat here and spun the pump as I sanded the rim down.
The nut now fits and once the new gasket arrives I can put the tank back in the Jeep.
I just sat here and spun the pump as I sanded the rim down.
The nut now fits and once the new gasket arrives I can put the tank back in the Jeep.
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I got the quick disconnect fittings for the fuel line. Will have to wait until I get the engine installed to see if I'll need a extension or not. I'm pretty sure I will but might also need a 45⁰ or 90⁰ fitting coming off the fuel rail.
Is this thing going to be on the road enough to worry about accurate speeds? Not being a smart ass….
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Nope most likely not. It's 90% a trail rig so I'm not super worried about that other than my speed sensors being accurate for the PCM..
Got the fuel line mounted on the firewall. I'll need to run a short line over to the fuel rail.
Pump fits in the tank like it was mad for it. Now to get the NVLD setup.
What year range is your tank, Rick? I made that same mod on my ‘05 pump to fit into my ‘04 style tank. It has worked fine with no issues at all.
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@NashvilleTJ what did you use for the throttle cable hole. Just cut off the throttle cable? Or did you find a plug that would fit?
Capped off the fuel line for now so crud doesn't get into it.
I already have a inline fuel filter on the frame down by the tank.
Jeff I was rereading your build thread and has see you'd added a filter at the fuel rail.
Capped off the fuel line for now so crud doesn't get into it.
I already have a inline fuel filter on the frame down by the tank.
Jeff I was rereading your build thread and has see you'd added a filter at the fuel rail.
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I think it's a 97-03? I'd have to go look on GR. Or is it 02? 03-04 are one style and 05-06 are another?
If memory serves, I think I just put a short stainless bolt and washer in there along with some silicone to plug the hole.
I did. I also carry a spare, and that location makes it a pretty easy swap - but I’ve never had a need to do so.
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I took the O/D wires off my Magnum harness to extend the ones in this harness to reach the O/D switch and self latching relay I've got in the center console.
Hooked up the last wire for the dash wiring harness. This Violet wire is the PCI wire that supplies data to the dash. It replaced the two wires I'd mentioned yesterday that were for the CCD input.
I'll wait to loom the wiring until I get the engine running and can verify that the dash works properly.
Hooked up the last wire for the dash wiring harness. This Violet wire is the PCI wire that supplies data to the dash. It replaced the two wires I'd mentioned yesterday that were for the CCD input.
I'll wait to loom the wiring until I get the engine running and can verify that the dash works properly.
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If the self latching relay system works I'll have to send Chris @ Hotwire one with a wiring diagram since right now you don't have a O/D light.
That’s cool. Does the relay allow the O/D light to turn off when you reengage the O/D?
You very kindly sent me that relay setup, but I’ve not gotten around to installing it - I need to get off my arse…
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Yes, it will turn the light ON when O/D is OFF and turn the light back OFF when O/D is ON. The one I sent you might fail after being used for a while. The one I had done first stopped working so I got a larger relay. Let me test it out for a while and if I don't have any issues I'll send you the updated version.
Then once both of us have field tested it for a few months I'll send one to Chris.
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Since I had to pull the battery tray I did something I'd forgotten to do before. I made a hole for the battery temperature sensor. Turned out better than I'd hoped for.
Got the main harness routed behind the battery like stock. And the PDC is in the mounting bracket.
But I've still got to wire some leads into the PDC before I'm done with this part.
Got the main harness routed behind the battery like stock. And the PDC is in the mounting bracket.
But I've still got to wire some leads into the PDC before I'm done with this part.
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Was that when you had to put a new pump in because you were having hard starting issues? Glad to hear it works OK. Really wasn't wanting to have to buy another tank.
That's a good idea. Hadn't thought of doing that.
I've got the filter down on the frame but hadn't thought about having a spare. I'll add that to my list of parts.