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[IrishKenCJ7]

So i had loosened the fenders bolts a few weeks back but it seems someone had welded addition thick sheets to hold onto the fenders. This was an absolut bi#ch to remove. I thought i knew how to use an angle grinder. Was using thin cutting disks but maybe they were too thin.

[IrishKenCJ7]

So six disks later here we are. I might be appkying too must pressure or not at perpendicular angle.

[IrishKenCJ7]

Enough for today. I presume these fenders are repairable. I will use these to learn how to weld sand prime and spray.

[IrishKenCJ7]

Of course every other build thread recommends putting nuts and bolts in labelled bags but i am slow to take advice. Picked up these zip bags in Aldi. I will label them next year

[IrishKenCJ7]

Before leaving i took a stab at the body mount bolts. Not a budge. Ill bring in the recipricating saw next time and just cut them off. I had a set of new red body mounts somewhere.

[wildwood]

Body mounting bolts

You will find that the captive nuts ...... Threaded rectangular pieces tacked into the areas of double skin floor are the culprits as they get welded by rust to the thread and then even with the windy gun ....... It just breaks the tack weld and you're stuck ........ So çutting off is the answer and then drilling out 2" holes with the hole saw to access the loose captive nut........ Tis time consuming and a PITA.

[Dave The Sparky]

Is this the one with the engine you got running a couple of weeks ago?

[IrishKenCJ7]

Thats right Dave thanks again for the diagram. The wiring harness looks custom which will be a nightmare for me as i like to reference diagram. Its close enough but black electricy tape everywhere doesnt look like factory option.

[Dave The Sparky]

How far are you going Ken? full and shiny rebuild or just a tidy up?

I have sent you a PM about some bits that may be useful to you as well

[IrishCJ6]

Ken,

I can help you with the electrics as they are very basic in a JEEP.

[IrishKenCJ7]

Thanks Andrew,
I believe you put power steering in your CJ6 during your rebuild. i have a YJ for breaking for the tub and it has the power steering setup. Is this straight forward or do i need to fabricate the bracket for the pump. I know there is issues with the splines matching up but could i take the whole steering column and PS setup from the YJ and swap it in.

Ken

[IrishCJ6]

Ken,

Yes I did the conversion using a Cherokee box, I had to get the brackets to suit the V8 but I think the YJ setup should be the same in not similar to the CJ. If the block s are the same the brackets should bolt up. You will need to change your steering linkage as the splines are different between non ps and PS. Give me a call if you want to discuss in more detail

[doctorchopper]

Are you going to put the yj 4.0 engine into it? It would be a good swap, or at least the head and fuel injection

[IrishKenCJ7]

Would that mean removing the carb and putting in fuel injection also. I think I might be pushing my skills there.
It might be something i do when i have it built back up.

[doctorchopper]

You can do it a few ways, just head swap, no efi use old manifold and carb, 4.0 head swap with efi and ignition which would require wiring harnes, ecu, manifold, throttle body ect, or complete engine swap, engine swap is what I would do since you have the complete engine, there are some really good write ups on jeep forum http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/4-0-head-swap-651649/.

[IrishKenCJ7]

Finally got a weekend at the Jeep again after the winter. So many forums tell you its just a case of a few bolts and wiring harness and your done. But there is emergency brake connector. Clutch cylinder, some more brackets at the back just above the fuel tank. And as for the bolts. They are not just bolts , they are bolts inside a metal sleeve inside the bushing so cutting with a saws-all was useless. Ended up just banging them a few times with a lump hammer and a masonry chisel. My dad helper out as he has a digger which came in handy. I had engine wiring disconnected the previous week.

[IrishKenCJ7]

I removed the front springs last weekend which took me half a day. Rear springs I waited until the tub was off as it was much easier. I knot wired brushed them, etch primed and chasis black painted them and will use them for another project.
I am putt a 2 inch lift kit on this project, so what is coming off this will be used to revive another 79 that has flat springs.


I ordered a full Totally Stainless steel bolt kit and full bushing kit for the cj so again what comes off this will be used to keep another cj "original".

Im trying to figure out how to remove the engine and tranny in one go. Should I remove them seperately or together. Where sould I disconnect what needs to be disconnected.

Any help welcome, otherwise Ill keep googling.

[eastryjeep]

Yup, those mounts always break on me too, I generally replace that mount with a Landy engine mount, drill out the old captive nut, fit an M10 Heli-coil and Bobs your mother's brother.

Oops, posted too late in saga!

[doctorchopper]

Did you get the fuel pump problem sorted. I might have a old one kicking around, not sure if it works or not but yours if you want it. The previous owner of mine put a electrical one on, it seems to work very well, plus you can run a hidden switch to it for a immobiliser.