Re: big silly '14 JKU M-380 - "Oxx"
[Re: poorboy]
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04/20/24 11:27 AM
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Man, I like to watch you as you are working through the details of this project. Its not something that I personally would do, we don't have places around here where we can off road very much, but I have not missed one of your posts yet. Your work is great, and has many details most build threads don't get into. I urge you to continue the process, there are many that are watching but are not commenting. What you are doing is well past anything I have experience doing, so other then a short suggestion or question, there isn't much I can do to assist in your progress past the point of watching. The best I can do is be a sideline cheerleader. Keep at it, your doing great! Love your posts! I'm learning as I follow along. Gene Another cool build thread by Mad Max.
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Re: big silly '14 JKU M-380 - "Oxx"
[Re: moparx]
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04/22/24 02:01 PM
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ok - just didn't need to clog up the forum if not really required - thanks for the responses So in the spirit of making things easier to maintain, over the weekend I made three strategically-placed holes in the floor to give me full access to the gas tank, including removing the sending unit to replace the fuel pump - all without having to drop the tank (and cover, and armor, and and and), and I'll make three matching bolt-on trap door panels to cover things up - First - sending unit. There's two braces that meet up under the floor, and I cut away as much panel as I could without cutting into the braces, just to have something to start with, and lucked out because I can juuuust squeeze out the sending unit as-is :thumbsup: - and I highly recommend the sending unit ring clamp tool - like $30 on Amazon and WELL worth the $ - Next - the OE fuel level system uses whateverthehell ohms range (still don't know for certain), so I'm using a stand-alone 8" float assembly from ISSPRO that matches my gauges, with the respective 240-33 ohms rating; drilled the hole, and I can reach inside the tank and I'll use a nice ring clamp to secure the 5 bolts from the bottom - here's a look inside the tank - there's about...I dunno...1/4" between the bottom of the float and the bottom of the tank...so I'll have a bit 'more' after the gauge reads empty other side - Next - return line. My Holley Sniper EFI needs a return line, and I got this nice return line kit from EFI Systems Pro - same place I got the Sniper from - great place and great tech support - Float and return line installed - little heat and the OE plastic return line tubing slid right over the new fitting, and used an EFI clamp to make sure it stay's put - Next - the main vent. Wanted to be able to access the main vent and fuel full/vent tubes, so out came the deathwheel and another hole in the floor is made -
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71 Demon (project): 318, A-833od, 8-3/4, 3.23's 14 Wrangler JKU M-380 "Kilroy" (under construction): Magnum 360, 46rh, Atlas4, D60/14b-5.38s-Grizzlys, 40s 07 Ram 3500 MegaDually 4x4 "Big Mack": 5.9 6BT, G56 'Toy Hauler' 52 Willys M-38 "Poncho"
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Re: big silly '14 JKU M-380 - "Oxx"
[Re: Mad-Max]
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05/07/24 05:29 PM
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throttle, brake, and e-brake pedals, hydrobooster/m-cylinder, and inner fender liner all fitted in place. Brake and fuel lines can now be installed. Also have a mind's eye of my dash. Progress (y) This big hole had to be filled in - it's a cowl vent that I don't want, so I covered it with 3/16 plate which also serves as the brake pedal mount - works great. The Jeep had a throttle 'sensor' pedal so I'm using the Dakota's throttle pedal, and e-brake mechanism, but using the Jeep's brake pedal, all three of which were altered for better placement - and with the brake pedal located, so then can be the hydrobooster and m-cylinder, and brake lines to the frame - trimmed the inner liner to clear the brakes - fits great - and one of my favorite parts, the dash - this is a basic minds' eye of how it's gonna look -
71 Demon (project): 318, A-833od, 8-3/4, 3.23's 14 Wrangler JKU M-380 "Kilroy" (under construction): Magnum 360, 46rh, Atlas4, D60/14b-5.38s-Grizzlys, 40s 07 Ram 3500 MegaDually 4x4 "Big Mack": 5.9 6BT, G56 'Toy Hauler' 52 Willys M-38 "Poncho"
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Re: big silly '14 JKU M-380 "Kilroy"
[Re: Mad-Max]
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05/13/24 11:57 AM
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71 Demon (project): 318, A-833od, 8-3/4, 3.23's 14 Wrangler JKU M-380 "Kilroy" (under construction): Magnum 360, 46rh, Atlas4, D60/14b-5.38s-Grizzlys, 40s 07 Ram 3500 MegaDually 4x4 "Big Mack": 5.9 6BT, G56 'Toy Hauler' 52 Willys M-38 "Poncho"
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