Topic: 4.2L I6 to 5.9L V8 build thread (Read 24400 times)

Nosebolt · « **Reply #50 on:** November 15, 2009, 08:00:12 PM »

It's Alive

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #51 on:** November 15, 2009, 08:10:21 PM »

sweeeeeeeet

where the video, and more importantly, where is that V8 soundtrack

nice one mate, made up for ya!

Nosebolt · « **Reply #52 on:** November 15, 2009, 08:24:41 PM »

gota say it ran mainly thanks to Bubba.

only run for 30 seconds or so, no cooling system fitted yet nor exhaust and a couple of small fuel leaks and a stuffed solenoid to sort but sounded like the sweetest music ever.

did make me twitch when we spotted the fuel leak as at that time there was foot long flames coming from the exhaust ports. all in all a good weekend of Jeep fixing

doublej · « **Reply #53 on:** November 15, 2009, 08:35:44 PM »

good job mate - and dont be scared of the sparkly fire - its your friend

Dave69 · « **Reply #54 on:** November 16, 2009, 04:33:52 PM »

Quote from: Nosebolt on November 15, 2009, 08:24:41 PM

did make me twitch when we spotted the fuel leak as at that time there was foot long flames coming from the exhaust ports. all in all a good weekend of Jeep fixing

so you haven't seen footage from santa pod or drag racing then ? they do that all the time, no flames cause for concern

Nosebolt · « **Reply #55 on:** November 16, 2009, 05:42:55 PM »

wasnt the flames that worried me it was the petrol gushing out of the fuel pipe inches away from said flames that made me twitch

Dave69 · « **Reply #56 on:** November 16, 2009, 07:27:46 PM »

petrol dont burn it's the fumes you got to worry about,

been there, welding on my old beetle. inside went up, lucky i had two 2ltr dry powder extinguishers to hand, yep you can't breathe that stuff and i needed 1 and half of the other to put it out. lucky for me i took the origional seats out

doublej · « **Reply #57 on:** November 16, 2009, 07:41:21 PM »

sorry to tell ya but if you pour gas on an open flame...............(wait for it).............. itll ignite.
it does have a flash point of 475 °F (246 °C for you odd people) and saying most rigs egt temps at the cat is 500 plus

Nosebolt · « **Reply #58 on:** November 17, 2009, 08:27:02 PM »

got the new clutch linkage fitted, feels like a new cars clutch peddle now

old solenoid definitely shot, took it apart and was full of rust. fitted a new solenoid, but not quite right yet. turns over OK if +&- applied to terminals but if i try and start on the key it turns over but starter doesn't stop spinning when key turned off.

had a chat with the auto elec where i bought the solenoid and of the few causes he suggested I recon the most likely is the alternator, we had trouble getting the plug in due to bent terminals and it's the unit that came with the engine so has been sat in a field for 8 years, still have the 4.2 alternator which i believe is the same so will fit that tomorrow and see what happens.

doublej · « **Reply #59 on:** November 17, 2009, 08:46:11 PM »

is this the same motor kingcj has in his cj? he has had one hell of a time keep starters on that thing? i think the kirton mud has something todo with it, but still doesnt add up to me.

Bubba · « **Reply #60 on:** November 17, 2009, 11:15:40 PM »

nahh the altinator is crudy for sure but i dont think thats the problem i think the new selonoid is wired back to front or its the wrong model to be compatable

Nosebolt · « **Reply #61 on:** November 18, 2009, 01:54:20 PM »

think the fuel leak is fixed, new pipe and replaced a seal, done some asking around on the solenoid and am now sure the pattern part is not compatable, correct part ordered from Lighthouse.

Rad is at mates workshop having the side bracket brazed back on, so with a bit of good weather might get front bodywork back on this weekend.

Nosebolt · « **Reply #62 on:** November 20, 2009, 02:01:25 PM »

proper jeep solenoid and problem sorted

Bubba · « **Reply #63 on:** November 20, 2009, 08:57:52 PM »

told ya my good man

doublej · « **Reply #64 on:** November 20, 2009, 11:12:05 PM »

good show

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #65 on:** November 21, 2009, 08:09:46 AM »

yeah it is, knowin wot its like to keep waitin for a bit of V8 xcitement im still made up fo ya, and feelin v green ya gonna get there way quicker than me

Bubba · « **Reply #66 on:** November 21, 2009, 09:07:06 AM »

i am thinkin of junkin out my 4.2 and throwin in a spare v8

Nosebolt · « **Reply #67 on:** November 21, 2009, 09:18:34 AM »

do it, you know it makes sense

if not you'll have to change your name to I6 Bubba

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #68 on:** November 21, 2009, 09:35:48 AM »

Quote from: V8 Bubba on November 21, 2009, 09:07:06 AM

i am thinkin of junkin out my 4.2 and throwin in a spare v8

does it run?

Bubba · « **Reply #69 on:** November 21, 2009, 10:25:20 AM »

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #70 on:** November 21, 2009, 01:50:20 PM »

hmmmmm, u thinkin of sellin it?

Bubba · « **Reply #71 on:** November 21, 2009, 05:58:14 PM »

no never sell v8s yours was a very sad one off

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #72 on:** November 21, 2009, 06:57:51 PM »

nah, i meant sellin the 4.2?

and sorry for the momentary hijack NB

Bubba · « **Reply #73 on:** November 21, 2009, 07:07:00 PM »

why you need a super sexy rebuilt 4.2

Nosebolt · « **Reply #74 on:** November 21, 2009, 07:09:22 PM »

I got a 4.2 that needs a rebuild

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