Post by mostheman on Nov 19, 2008 20:59:44 GMT -4
Here is the start of a cross member for the SM 465 and NP 205. The adapter from the 465 to the 205 has a shoe/mounting horn on it I used as the mounting plate. Its mounted hard to the trans/xfer case amd bushed at both ends.
I kinda did a bone head thing here and mounted it to the top of the 2x2 tubing. I could have had the cross member tucked up tighter to the adapter but its doesn't hang down any lower then the rest of the system and I had to clear the front output anyways.
I sleeved the holes up to the Bolts to mount it to the foot. I figured it would be stronger, keep out debris, and would keep from having to fish the bolts out of the tube every time i took it off.
No finished pics of the cross member Ill take a couple and stick them in here.
Pulled the body off during one of our sessions and added some lateral bracing to the top of the cross member tabs.
Heres the passenger side. It has another mount that goes from the front output side of the case to the frame. It helps support the heavy 205. It suggested that you support the free end as it can crack the aluminum bell housings.
Heres the Drivers side just the bushing. Pretty uninteresting. Anyone think I need another brace on the bottom of the tabs as well. I was concerned it would hold mud and rot things out.
All the hardware is temporary it will be upgraded with grade 8 duning the final go over.
Now the engine tranny and xfer case support itself.
While the body was off I started painting the engine.
This engine is a CPI, it needs 55 PSI fuel pressure to run. The plan was to get an external fuel pump to boost the stock YJ sending unit to the correct pressure. I ended up picking up another 4.3 for stupid cheap, came complete with computer and wiring harness. This new unit is a TBI which runs at a lower fuel pressure and wont need a booster pump or a high pressure fuel feed. Now I can cobble it up using regular fuel line and hose clamps and not flared fittings or ford parts.
The difference is the TBI has 30 less HP than the CPI. The TBI was cheap enough to offset the cost of the booster pump and other parts needed in the fuel system. Plus now I have a full suite of extra sensors and parts. gotta Love Kijiji.
No pics of TBI yet Insert Here.
Still working on the fuel system. The YJ came with a small steel tank and I wanted a HDPE tank Had the same thing in the ranger and its 15 years old. Try that with a steel tank. Since the orig tank skid looked like a screen door with all the holes I went up to Les' and got a HDPE one but it had no Sending unit. Managed to Pick up a brand new one on Kijiji for 50 bucks. Had been purchased at AJP but never installed.
Since I had a new tank and no Skid I decided to fab one up. Scored 2 FULL sheets of 3/16 from my old boss for NOTHING. So theres my tank skid, rocker protection and various other stuff in raw form. They were worth about 250 a sheet last time I checked.
I never took a single pic of the construction of the skid and its a shame as it turned out really nice. I said to mike at the time I was stupid for not taking any pics.
I used this dudes plans as a rough guide.
wrangler.kicks-ass.net/GasSkid.htm
I do have a couple pictures of the finished product though.
Front Side. Lots of clearance between the Housing and the front of the skid.
Back View, I welded on 1/2" square stock as stiffiners, mitered the front and backs. Pretty beefy, probably rust away before it sees rocks.
I kinda did a bone head thing here and mounted it to the top of the 2x2 tubing. I could have had the cross member tucked up tighter to the adapter but its doesn't hang down any lower then the rest of the system and I had to clear the front output anyways.
I sleeved the holes up to the Bolts to mount it to the foot. I figured it would be stronger, keep out debris, and would keep from having to fish the bolts out of the tube every time i took it off.
No finished pics of the cross member Ill take a couple and stick them in here.
Pulled the body off during one of our sessions and added some lateral bracing to the top of the cross member tabs.
Heres the passenger side. It has another mount that goes from the front output side of the case to the frame. It helps support the heavy 205. It suggested that you support the free end as it can crack the aluminum bell housings.
Heres the Drivers side just the bushing. Pretty uninteresting. Anyone think I need another brace on the bottom of the tabs as well. I was concerned it would hold mud and rot things out.
All the hardware is temporary it will be upgraded with grade 8 duning the final go over.
Now the engine tranny and xfer case support itself.
While the body was off I started painting the engine.
This engine is a CPI, it needs 55 PSI fuel pressure to run. The plan was to get an external fuel pump to boost the stock YJ sending unit to the correct pressure. I ended up picking up another 4.3 for stupid cheap, came complete with computer and wiring harness. This new unit is a TBI which runs at a lower fuel pressure and wont need a booster pump or a high pressure fuel feed. Now I can cobble it up using regular fuel line and hose clamps and not flared fittings or ford parts.
The difference is the TBI has 30 less HP than the CPI. The TBI was cheap enough to offset the cost of the booster pump and other parts needed in the fuel system. Plus now I have a full suite of extra sensors and parts. gotta Love Kijiji.
No pics of TBI yet Insert Here.
Still working on the fuel system. The YJ came with a small steel tank and I wanted a HDPE tank Had the same thing in the ranger and its 15 years old. Try that with a steel tank. Since the orig tank skid looked like a screen door with all the holes I went up to Les' and got a HDPE one but it had no Sending unit. Managed to Pick up a brand new one on Kijiji for 50 bucks. Had been purchased at AJP but never installed.
Since I had a new tank and no Skid I decided to fab one up. Scored 2 FULL sheets of 3/16 from my old boss for NOTHING. So theres my tank skid, rocker protection and various other stuff in raw form. They were worth about 250 a sheet last time I checked.
I never took a single pic of the construction of the skid and its a shame as it turned out really nice. I said to mike at the time I was stupid for not taking any pics.
I used this dudes plans as a rough guide.
wrangler.kicks-ass.net/GasSkid.htm
I do have a couple pictures of the finished product though.
Front Side. Lots of clearance between the Housing and the front of the skid.
Back View, I welded on 1/2" square stock as stiffiners, mitered the front and backs. Pretty beefy, probably rust away before it sees rocks.