samfordscout2
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« on: August 23, 2009, 12:15:42 PM » |
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This is my first build thread so comments are appreciated. Three weeks ago i bought my second 4x4 (73 scout II with a 345/4 speed manual/dana 20) after selling my 94 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ive always loved the body lines of the scouts and they are simple and to the point The scout came pretty reliable as is so the costs have been kept to a minimum Things that need to be done: electronic ignition fuel tank leak(clean up) 32/11.5/15 BFG MUDs or Procomps shackle bushings 4 barrel intake emergency brake bigger air filter gas pedal bushings trailer lights tailgate hinges bucket seats center console underhood cleanup(a lot!!!!!!) In the next year Im hoping to get these things done: roll cage mounts for hi-lift,tool box,etc bed line the inside new floor pans dual battery winch tube bumpers here is what she looks like now:    tell me what you guys think and im always open for suggestions |
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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2009, 12:19:39 PM » |
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here is what i got done last weekend  got the bench seat out and got seats from a 91 Honda Accord using 2x6s for mockup   the seats are in and came out pretty good Im going to buy seat covers from pepboys once i get those i will post up pics |
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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2009, 12:24:34 PM » |
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this weekend i got the fuel tank fixed after a lot of headache and pulled the rats nest of trailer wiring out i also got the tank rust free/primered/and painted with the excess vent holes plugged up      now everybody is up to date this week i hope to get new shackle bushings installed and possible the intake purchased |
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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2009, 10:28:31 PM » |
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looking pretty good man...keep up he good work and keep posting pics  |
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99 XJ (6.5 Rustys,Bilstein Shocks,Dana30 Front w/ Locker, Dana44 Rear w/ Detroit Locker & Disc Brakes, Slip Yoke Eliminator, MSD Ignition, NP231, AX15, In 6C, HD Bumper, Garvin Rack, 33 12.5 15)
94 YJ (4.5 Pro Comp Lift, Pro Comp Shocks, AX5, In 4C, NP231, Dana35 Rear, Dana30 Front)
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« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2009, 04:48:11 PM » |
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good and bad news this week!!!! good news: installed new shackles and bushings and got my trailer light all wired  bad news: blew up my motor going up the cajon pass oil pressure blew out a gasket thus causing knocking and DEATH!!!! so...i will be doing some work to it this week |
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« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2009, 07:58:34 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2009, 08:31:58 AM » |
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decided against the rebuild for now...looks like im going to swap in a used motor thats running and i will keep my 345 to rebuild it in the future or part it out...i havent even wheeled it yet so im dying to do that. will post more pics later this weekend
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« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2009, 12:43:33 PM » |
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tearing into it today   i dont think that hole in the back is supposed to be there |
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« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2009, 07:48:30 PM » |
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Uhh I don't think so either  |
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« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2009, 10:50:30 PM » |
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what are u talking about thats there to keep the cam from overheating
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« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2009, 10:36:29 PM » |
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Suggestion : MTRs or maybe KM2s = sidewall strength.
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« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2009, 08:29:03 AM » |
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is there really noticable side wall differences?
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« Reply #12 on: September 13, 2009, 10:07:59 AM » |
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oh ya there is
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« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2009, 06:59:15 AM » |
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That area in the intake valley has a damn aroung it. So there may be a hole there to pinpoint lubrication. But that does look a little odd. Let us know what you find out.
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« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2009, 08:05:38 AM » |
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Collapsed lifters and a wornout oil pump maybe?  |
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What's on the other side? Maybe we should look first. (Na' it will give us something talk about later)
Mike
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« Reply #15 on: September 18, 2009, 05:43:18 PM » |
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first off...i went and picked up a used complete 345 today from san diego and it supposedly came out of a running truck but when i got there it was outside without a tarp on it but for $125 i couldnt pass so i brought it home and opened it up and 4 out of the 8 cylinders had rust in them. so after about an hour of cleaning i got it to turn over by hand but i dont know how deep the rust is so im hoping it doesnt need to be bored out. if that is the case im just going to sell what i can and start over with a new motor...or try to make one good one out of two...trying to be optimistic right now but my funds are depleting quickly...hahaha
secondly...that hole in the valley IS a factory hole because the motor i just got has it as well....looks kinna crappy but if thats how they came...its not robbing power so no worries
finally...my block looks to be in a lot better shape then the "new" one..looks like this one has had some hard miles
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« Reply #16 on: September 18, 2009, 07:45:08 PM » |
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What's on the other side? Maybe we should look first. (Na' it will give us something talk about later)
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« Reply #17 on: September 18, 2009, 07:58:53 PM » |
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nah it was a pretty good deal because she wanted everything gone so this is what i got for $125
-345 complete motor
-727 torque flite working!!!!
-4 stock scout leaf springs
-radiator...dont know if its good yet
and two good tarps
i think thats far enough even if i cant use the engine block
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« Reply #18 on: September 19, 2009, 10:17:31 AM » |
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What's on the other side? Maybe we should look first. (Na' it will give us something talk about later)
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« Reply #19 on: September 25, 2009, 12:01:22 PM » |
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 finally got it off the jackstands today...new set of 32x11.5 procomp muds...they would have been bfg muds but they dont make them anymore i think i will be happy with these..does anyone have these tires? any and all comments welcome  |
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