Wrench-O-Thon, October 10th, 2009, Fort Wayne, IN

[The PIG Smith]

Okay...been thinking about this for a while and now I need to plan it so I can get this work down before cold weather sets in.

What: Wrench-O-Thon
When: Saturday, October 10th, 2009...start at 10:00am or earlier
Where: 1303 Marietta Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46804
Here is a Google Map Link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1303+Marietta+Drive,+Fort+Wayne,+IN&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.630055,78.837891&ie=UTF8&ll=41.07339,-85.250478&spn=0.002726,0.004812&t=h&z=18

What needs to be done:

Engine on the stand:
Intake manifold needs installed.
4BBL carb needs installed.
Donor distributor from J20 needs installed.
TFI parts/wires needs installed.
Larger oil pan and pick needs to installed or old pan needs cleaned up and painted.
Oil pump midplate needs installed.
Chrome valve covers needs installed.
I may have some of this done before the WOT.
It was suggested to replace valve seals and maybe the rear main seal while the engine was on the stand, Comments?
(I will need to order these parts of we decide to perform this work)

Engine in 1982 J10:
Needs pulled and the truck prepped to accept motor on stand.

Front clip:
Needs reassembled from using better rusty parts to replace badly rotten parts.

Weather:
I do not know if it will cold or wet or ...whatever...but think warm!
From what I can gather, I am guessing that the temperatures will be in the upper 60's, lower 70's.
My J10 will be worked on outside, while the engine will be worked on inside.
If the weather does not hold out or folks can not make that date, the backup date will be Saturday, November 7, 2009.

Food:
I will provide grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, condiments, potato chips, various salads (pasta salad) and cake/pie.
Let me know if you have any sugar or other medical issues that we need to know about.
Also taking requests for dishes!
While I will have an assortment of 2 Liters of soda/pop to choose from, I would request you tell me what soda/pop you would prefer.
No beer or other alcoholic beverages will be provided.

Tools:
I have some tools and have a large compressor.
You are welcome to bring your tools, (maybe even suggest it) but I request that we somehow keep them separated.
I will have a extra hook ups if you wish to bring your pneumatic tools.

RSVP
I would request that you let me know if you will be coming so I can plan for the food.
Also, let me know if I need to get anything, like parts, gaskets, tools, etc...

Goals:
Okay, I have a lot to get done in one day.
If I can get the old engine out and the new engine in...I will be happy.
I would love get far enough work completed to fire up the new engine.
But, if we do not get every done, that will okay too...we just need to have a good time and enjoy each other's company.

[shackwrrr]

I should be able to make it. I just have to request off work. Your only an hour away so I can drive my jeep there.

[ricbee]

I should be able to attend this shin-dig as well!Can I bring a camper to crash in?

[JeepBountyHunter]

I'm scheduled to work, but might be able to get that changed, I'll keep you posted.
Aaron

[The PIG Smith]

I should be able to attend this shin-dig as well!Can I bring a camper to crash in?
Yes, I have space for you to park your camper.

[Millerluck]

Barring anything going on with my project. ( paint the '88)


I should make it.

Look forward to it.

Larry

[Tonka J200]

I might try to make this as well!
I'll let you know as the date gets closer.

Do you need anything, tool-wise? Cherry picker, etc?

[The PIG Smith]

Just discovered that out local Jeep Jam is on the same day!

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?p=986402#post986402

[The PIG Smith]

I might try to make this as well!
I'll let you know as the date gets closer.

Do you need anything, tool-wise? Cherry picker, etc?
Thanx Frank.
I have a cherry picker.

[Millerluck]

Did you get a MrGasket re-curv kit (springs) MRG-925D from Summit?

Later

Larry

[The PIG Smith]

Did you get a MrGasket re-curv kit (springs) MRG-925D from Summit?

Later

Larry
No, I did not.
Do I need them for my TFI setup?
I also know I need some TFI plug wires...any suggestions?

[Millerluck]

Get them. They are cheap, and we will flip the advance over to the small side.

http://reincarnation-automotive.com/Duraspark_distributor_recurve_instructions_index.h tml

Larry

[The PIG Smith]

Okay...I am scamplbing some to gather all these parts together.

Check out my posting for TFI plug wires
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?p=990561#post990561

Does anyone else have any other suggestions for the "Parts List"?

I received my midplate from Bulltear today.
One of the gaskets was wrinkled some, but I think I can still use it.

[ricbee]

Anyone going to this have a decent pair of gray gw front fenders?I also want a razor grill.

[HOOT]

Anyone going to this have a decent pair of gray gw front fenders?I also want a razor grill.

Do you just need the grill or the light trims as well.. How nice you want? I'll dig mine out tonight or tomorrow and see what I have. I have NOS light trim pieces or used ones.

What about headlight buckets themselves? Want the bulbs also?
Hood bar? Correct hood?

[Millerluck]

Anyone have the covers for the tailgate hinges for a wag?

Thanks

Bryan are you counting the days till the WOT?
:thumbsup:

Larry

[shackwrrr]

I have some parts if anyone needs them

I have a amc power steering pump with half the bracket
2 barrel intake
starter for 80+ jeep
good duraspark dizzy with TFI cap.
a few goos stock coils
a hood bar

And I have some non jeep parts
351-400m edelbrock intake
I also have 3 sets of manual hubs.

[Millerluck]

Things you might also need.....

Check and see if your carb takes a 3/8 gas line. If so we need somthing to bump the stock 5/16 up to 3/8, or a way to drop it down to 5/16 at the carb. Some brass fittings or somthing.

You ever had the throttle, and kickdown hooked up to this carb? If not get the Edelbrock Chrysler kit.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/?keyword=edl-8007&dds=1

Larry

[The PIG Smith]

Looks like rain this weekend.
40% chance with highs in the low 60. (as of Tuesday Morning)

There is a fair amount of work to do on the spare/new motor that we can do in my garage.
(that's where it's at...on my engine stand.)
Also, we can work on the truck/old motor in the garage.
(unhook, unbolt, etc)
We might be able to pull the motor out of the truck in the garage, but it will be tight on space.

Any thoughts for moving it to another weekend, or should we continue and try to get as much work done as we can?

[Knuck]

Wish I could help, but it would be a little far for me to commute. If you get a EZUp canopy, that would give you some more somewhat dry space in the driveway. You can pick up a cheapy ezup for around $60 - $70 or so. They always come in handy. Just a thought.

[Millerluck]

I say keep it on the 10th. What you think we are made of?

Larry

[The PIG Smith]

I say keep it on the 10th. What you think we are made of?

Larry
LOL!
Nuff said...Saturday is ON! Rain or shine!

[The PIG Smith]

Larry,

I ordered the parts that you suggested.

[HOOT]

I have a 10x10 ez up canopy. Need me to bring it?

[The PIG Smith]

I have a 10x10 ez up canopy. Need me to bring it?
I've got one of those also...I dunno how useful it will be as the truck would 'fill' up a 10' x 10' space.
Also, its not that tall...so it would be in the way if try to pull an engine under it.

[Millerluck]

Bryan did you plan on getting a new front seal for the 727?

Things I need to remeber to bring.

Plug wires
pcv gromet (if you still need one)
Heat gun ( helps get that heater hose on the water pump)
727 front seal driver tool
Bucket of bolts (comes in handy)
Sunny weather


You ever find a vice?


Larry

[The PIG Smith]

Bryan did you plan on getting a new front seal for the 727?

Things I need to remeber to bring.

Plug wires
pcv gromet (if you still need one)
Heat gun ( helps get that heater hose on the water pump)
727 front seal driver tool
Bucket of bolts (comes in handy)
Sunny weather


You ever find a vice?


Larry I ordered a PVC Grommet, but not the PVC..thought we might run out to Autozone and get a cheapie

I need to replace that 727 front pump seal!
As I am running short on time..is that something I can pick up and my local McParts store?

I do not have a drill large enough to operate the Oil Pump Priming tool.
3/8" drill is all I have.

I have a vice mounted to a work bench.

Bolts are gonna be nice...for we cleaned up for the WOT and lots of little things have been moved...:(
This has me concerned some.

I'll have my son Nathan to clean up the plug wires.

[Millerluck]

Yeah I got my seal from Advance Auto.

I'll bring my 1/2 drill

Larry

[ricbee]

Do you just need the grill or the light trims as well.. How nice you want? I'll dig mine out tonight or tomorrow and see what I have. I have NOS light trim pieces or used ones.

What about headlight buckets themselves? Want the bulbs also?
Hood bar? Correct hood?
I think I will need the light trims,used ones will do,I have buckets,& an orange bar,if you have a maroon/burgandy grill bar I'll take it,if not,I'll paint my orange one.I think I'll leave Friday after work,about 10,looks like a 3 hour drive,but I gain an hour,crossing the time zone,so about midnight.

[shackwrrr]

I think I will need the light trims,used ones will do,I have buckets,& an orange bar,if you have a maroon/burgandy grill bar I'll take it,if not,I'll paint my orange one.I think I'll leave Friday after work,about 10,looks like a 3 hour drive,but I gain an hour,crossing the time zone,so about midnight.

ft wayne is still eastern time isint it?

[The PIG Smith]

ft wayne is still eastern time isint it?
Correct...same time as Ohio, Michigan and Kentucky.

[The PIG Smith]

Yeah I got my seal from Advance Auto.

I'll bring my 1/2 drill

Larry
I got back from NAPA and picked up a SKF brand seal for the 727 front pump.

[The PIG Smith]

JeepBountyHunter and shackwrrr have both told me that have to work and will not be able to attend the WOT.
You will be missed.

For those coming...look at the maps carefully.
Indiana State Route 14 is torn up with construction and the street sign to my road is down.

Quick Tip:
At the stop light, River Oak Run is on the right and Carnagie Road on the left, which leads up to a Bandidos Mexican Restaurant.
Marietta Drive is the very next road on the left...same side of the road as Bandidos.

[(Nate)]

i can be there cause i live there hahaha i am good today but yea i am going to be there doing a little bit of everthing

[Millerluck]

i can be there cause i live there hahaha

LOL! Welcome to the forum!


I'm shooting for 9:00AM

I have valve seals if you want to change them we can.

Larry

[The PIG Smith]

LOL! Welcome to the forum!


I'm shooting for 9:00AM

I have valve seals if you want to change them we can.

Larry
Sure...might be a good time as engine is still on the stand and the valve covers will be off.
Other than the large compressor to keep the cylinders pumped up, will I need to provide anything?

Will your brother Rob be tagging along?

[The PIG Smith]

i can be there cause i live there hahaha i am good today but yea i am going to be there doing a little bit of everthing Welcome!
Nathan was with me at the Great Lakes AMC Club event in July and he has gone with me on many Jeep adventures.

He and I would love to go to Silver Lake, camp out and have fun on the sand.

I told him that maybe...that when he turns 16 that he could drive this J10 to High School.
Nathan's sisters needs a ride before him and my Uncle is working a Kia Rio for my oldest.

[ricbee]

Bryan,I will be rolling in LATE Fri night,probably 12-1 am.I will back my small pop up somehere beside the barn.I will pull in the barn yard drive,as seen in the pic,and it will be dark!I was wondering if you could post i sign at the barn drive so we all know where to go,I don't want to pull by the house that late and disturb anyone.Also it would be GREAT if left a plugged in extension cord visable so I could plug in the camper for lights,ect.

[The PIG Smith]

Bryan,I will be rolling in LATE Fri night,probably 12-1 am.I will back my small pop up somehere beside the barn.I will pull in the barn yard drive,as seen in the pic,and it will be dark!I was wondering if you could post i sign at the barn drive so we all know where to go,I don't want to pull by the house that late and disturb anyone.Also it would be GREAT if left a plugged in extension cord visable so I could plug in the camper for lights,ect.
I will mark it tonight...I will port up something later.
I will have an orange extension cord coiled up and the barn entrance.

Keep some space for HOOT, as he also will coming in about the same time.
He will have a trailer hauling a J truck Cab and 8' Bed hooked up to his Ford Dually.
He told me he was gonna sleep in the back seat of his truck.

[The PIG Smith]

I will have a PC and with Internet Access in the garage.
This Forum will not be far away. :)

My garage doubles has my PC shop.

If you have a PC that needs worked on or cleaned up or whatever,
please bring it.
PC work is kinda what I do and would be happy to work on it.
Just bring the PC, no monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables...I will have all that on my workbench.
If I have some extra ram that will work or you need some software (like Office) we can arrange to have that installed.

If you have old PC that is junk...bring it as well, as I will cannibalize what parts that are usable and scrap the rest.

While you maybe shocked at the amount of IT Gear I have (PC, parts of PC, servers, switches, routers, junk),
the collection it far less that last year before I moved.
The amount of PC crap I threw out was staggering...I was even surprized I had so much.
(My wife, on the other hand, was not)

[ricbee]

I will have a PC and with Internet Access in the garage.
This Forum will not be far away. :)

My garage doubles has my PC shop.

If you have a PC that needs worked on or cleaned up or whatever,
please bring it.
PC work is kinda what I do and would be happy to work on it.
Just bring the PC, no monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables...I will have all that on my workbench.
If I have some extra ram that will work or you need some software (like Office) we can arrange to have that installed.

If you have old PC that is junk...bring it as well, as I will cannibalize what parts that are usable and scrap the rest.

While you maybe shocked at the amount of IT Gear I have (PC, parts of PC, servers, switches, routers, junk),
the collection it far less that last year before I moved.
The amount of PC crap I threw out was staggering...I was even surprized I had so much.
(My wife, on the other hand, was not)
I may take you up on this!

[HOOT]

No doubt leave some elec run out to the drive. I'll be sleeping in the back camper/topper. My little dog is not much for heat. I'll have a small heater if OK with you. I don't need much as I don't like it warm or above. I don't like seeing my breath either though. Your night time temps look low.

Not sure what time I'll be there. Plan is to be before dawn.

[The PIG Smith]

I will do my best to have some power out there for the both of you.

Rick...I will put up some sort of sign at the end of driveway to the barn.
Tom has been here once and knows where this driveway is located.

[Tonka J200]

I've been back and forth as to whether I was going to be able to make it or not, and as of this afternoon, it looks like I'm out.:(

It looks like the weather will be OK tomorrow, and I hope you guys get lots done!
Take a few pics and let us know how it goes.

[ricbee]

No doubt leave some elec run out to the drive. I'll be sleeping in the back camper/topper. My little dog is not much for heat. I'll have a small heater if OK with you. I don't need much as I don't like it warm or above. I don't like seeing my breath either though. Your night time temps look low.

Not sure what time I'll be there. Plan is to be before dawn.
Tom,if I'm sleeping when you arrive,follow the cord to my camper&plug in right beside where the cord is,unless Bryan's cord has more than one outlet.I will also have a small electric heater,with thermostat on it,turned on low(my dog is bigger).If I'm up I'll come on out & share a cold one with you!My E.T.A. should be 1am E.S.T.

[The PIG Smith]

Tom,if I'm sleeping when you arrive,follow the cord to my camper&plug in right beside where the cord is,unless Bryan's cord has more than one outlet.I will also have a small electric heater,with thermostat on it,turned on low(my dog is bigger).If I'm up I'll come on out & share a cold one with you!My E.T.A. should be 1am E.S.T. I will have two orange extension cords ready to go.

Rick,
Nathan put up a Yellow Posted sign and a large SMITH sigh at the end of the driveway leading up to the barn.

[HOOT]

Had some issues to take care of here at the house. I'm heading out the door in a few minutes. See you around noon I hope.
My dog is cuter than yours..:p It was alot warmer here as well..

[The PIG Smith]

I want to publicly Thank Rick, Larry and Tom for coming down and helping me with my J10 Project.
Without their help, my project would not have gotten as far as it has.

We got a lot accomplished today.
My wife was even surprised we got as much done as we did.
While we ran into some issues, all were solved except one.

Rick jumped right in and started working on unhooking the old 360 from the J10, while I helped Larry with the finishing touches with the new engine.
Tom showed up later and assisted with hooking up new 360.
My son Nathan was a huge help as he jumped in where he was needed.

My wife and daughters took some pics that I will post up later.
We were all tired and it is my earnest prayer that everyone made it home safe.

[Millerluck]

Glad I could help.

Thanks for the good food. :thumbsup:

I got home at 10:15.

Larry

[shackwrrr]

and what sucks. About 10 min before I had to be at work I got a call saying dont bother coming in.

[HOOT]

Always a good time !!:thumbsup:

Good to meet a few more IFSJA'ers. Neal, Rick, and Larry.

You got a great family there Bryan. I think it's great they socialize with "Daddy's Friends". Although I think I'm pushing it with the Mrs. , Honest I had nothing to do with the purchase of a J truck shell I'm just the delivery man.:p I like how within 5 minutes of putting that cab in the back building we were already talking about making that a blast and paint building. Who needs another bedroom;) .

I got to learn some stuff today. Wish I could of been of more help. I only got 2 hamburgers down and a couple of donuts...:o sorry... Thanks for the grub and drinks...

Me and Annie spent part of the night in IN catching up on sleep then drove on home. Got in at 4:30 am.

[ricbee]

I left a 8:23,got home at 11:14,with one quick pit stop.I'm taking that route from now on!It was nice meeting Tom&Neal & Bryans's family,and I scored a pretty nice razor grill from Hoot for my Cherokee.Thanks for the food&computer work,I hope you can scavange something from that other pc I gave you,I never even tried it out.Well.I'm gonna drive the Cherokee to the coffee shop,then call a man about a J-truck!

[The PIG Smith]

Early Morning Start
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Out with the old
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In with the new
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[The PIG Smith]

As it sits now
http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/21125/2085500140049713712S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2085500140049713712KBNoKs)

[Millerluck]

Here's a few pics I took.

The FSJ's that made the WOT.

http://mysite.verizon.net/lsjlmiller/engine45.jpg


Old and dirty.

http://mysite.verizon.net/lsjlmiller/engine46.jpg


NICE!!!!

http://mysite.verizon.net/lsjlmiller/engine47.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/lsjlmiller/engine48.jpg


REEAAAACH!

http://mysite.verizon.net/lsjlmiller/engine49.jpg


Sure was a good days work.

So is the rain day Nov. 7 still good for a phase 2?


Larry

[The PIG Smith]

Sure was a good days work.

So is the rain day Nov. 7 still good for a phase 2?


Larry
Yes, very happy with the amount that was accomplished.
So was my wife.
She mentioned that Nathan and I would have never gotten that much work done in 10 weekends!
I am very grateful and appreciative.

November 2nd?
OH MY...My back is killing me...I think from lifting that 'rust free' cab and bed.
Also, my wallet is still smoking.
I need to think about it.
If we have a second WOT, my wife mentioned there be will less food.

[JeepBountyHunter]

I regret having had to work...that looks like it went great!

[Jeff in north Texas]

Did you finally get your cab and bed delivered to you?
Jeff

[HOOT]

Addedto this

Here's a few pics I took.

The FSJ's that made the WOT.
<EDIT> You forgot the new arrival.;) .<EDIT OFF >

http://mysite.verizon.net/lsjlmiller/engine45.jpg


So is the rain day Nov. 7 still good for a phase 2?


Larry

I can try for another round. Although I would like to know more of the actual situation as far as hardware isuues up front. I have tons of that stuff around here. But like Bryan mentioned , his wallet needs to make that call.

[The PIG Smith]

Although I would like to know more of the actual situation as far as hardware isuues up front. I have tons of that stuff around here.
Yes, this was bad and like I mentioned earlier, during the clean up, the little things I had laid out were moved and thus lost.
I knew better and I know about the Dollar Store zip-lock baggie and a Sharpie method, but failed to follow through.
This where I am very thankful that Larry had just gone through recent build and had some experince in what goes to where.

I truely apologize if folks showed up for a simple project and then thought, "Oh My..what has Bryan done (or haven't done)"
Overall, I am think it all turned out well.
What I enjoyed was how well we all worked together.

But like Bryan mentioned , his wallet needs to make that call.
At this point in time, my wallet says NO to a November 7 WOT.

[The PIG Smith]

At the end of the day, as it was getting dark and we were all tired and wanted to go home, the distributor was the stopping point.

The distributor gear that is matched to the cam gear in the new engine,
would not properly work on the new distributor that Larry has installed the springs and weights.

The plan now is to get another Motorcraft distributor from my local McParts store and see if the distributor gear will fit.
Then, move the springs and weights from the distributor that was ready to go to this new McParts store unit.

Yes, there are many smaller tasks for me to do, like connect the exhaust.
I will take the advice given and while I have the exhaust manifolds off, have the studs replaced.

There were some accessories and parts I did a rush paint job on.
If you go back and look at the pic of the truck in the garage, the white areas on A/C compressor pump are the unpainted areas.
The power steering pump was cleaned, but not painted.
Now that I have some time, I may go back and clean paint some more.
I maybe just mask off some areas with painters tape and just hit these items with the rattle can.
I promise, if I take anything off to paint, that I will bag, tag and label.

The accessories were not all installed, like the alternator and pulleys (of which I need some bolts)
There was one part that Larry was planning to rework as the accessory bolt hole in the head were not the same.

The belts and hoses look okay, but now would be a great time to replace them.

The front clip needs reinstalled.
My desire was to get the Radiator Core Support and inner fenders media blasted and powder coated Black.
Will this happen...I dunno.
While the front clip being off, may have caused me a lot more work (found much rust and rot) it was very nice to work on the engine with it not in the way.

Any other observations?

[ricbee]

You need 4 3/4" 3/8" bolts for the crank pully,I think they are standard course thread,you need 4 5/16 x1" bolts fot the water pump pulley.I believe originally it would have had studs(better)with course in&fine out.Also,you need to address the rear lower corners of the front fenders,either by fabbing patches,or buying said patches.I can bring my mig next time.Clean the radiator inside&out,and give it good coat of black paint.Make sure you have matching hood release latches!And mabe a rhino for the front!

[The PIG Smith]

You need 4 3/4" 3/8" bolts for the crank pully,I think they are standard course thread,you need 4 5/16 x1" bolts fot the water pump pulley.I believe originally it would have had studs(better)with course in&fine out.
Yes, I am sure I have those bolts somewhere, but it might easier to buy new.
That is an easy problem to solve

Also,you need to address the rear lower corners of the front fenders,either by fabbing patches,or buying said patches.I can bring my mig next time.
Yes, I know, but the ones in back year that come off the truck (the ones I purchased to repair accident damage)
are far worse than that one I wanna use.
IMHO, other than the lower corners, those fenders are in good shape.

Clean the radiator inside&out,and give it good coat of black paint. Excellent Tip!
Make sure you have matching hood release latches!And mabe a rhino for the front! Yup...I've got a mis-match for those latches.
In the barn, I have a complete Rhino setup, but go back and forth if a Rhino looks good on a browless cab.
While I originally did not like the Pig Nosed grill...that one you gave I really liked...so Pig Nosed it is for now.

[ricbee]

More things:Clean& paint throttle cable bracket&install,as well as carb,fuel lines&tvr linkage.Plug exhaust manifold,replace studs,paint&install.

[ricbee]

Also fan!,Digup long bolts for core support,I have a coffee can FULL of 5/16 fender bolts from fsj's!

[shackwrrr]

I have a good motorcraft dizzy here that i replaced with an HEI. its yours if you want it. I dont have any use for it.

[Millerluck]

Here's the manifold gaskets.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-5950/

I didn't think of this.....but what about this distrib???

http://mysite.verizon.net/lsjlmiller/engine46.jpg

I'll modd that part for the alt tomorow morning.

Larry

[The PIG Smith]

More things:Clean& paint throttle cable bracket&install,as well as carb,fuel lines&tvr linkage. I have most of this covered.
Bought a new carb plate that has throttle cable bracket built in.
I dunno how it will work, but I'm gonna give it a try.
If not, then I will got back the crappy setup I had on my J20.
My carb has been freshly rebuilt from BillyGoat.
It has a manual choke, so I either need to install a electric choke kit or a manual choke cable into the cab.

Plug exhaust manifold,replace studs,paint&install. I need to cut off those 9/16-18UNF bolts to the proper length and install them.
My local NAPA has a machine shop and they do great work for smaller jobs.
I am planning to take those exhaust manifolds over and have the studs replaced.

Also fan!,Digup long bolts for core support, The bolts for the Core Support were realy bad.
I bought a set of long bolts and body mount from JeepBountyHunter

I have a coffee can FULL of 5/16 fender bolts from fsj's! I may take you up on this.
Maybe if I drive your PC back to you, I'll bring home that can of bolts.

Thank You Rick for the feedback.
I plan to use all these comments as an 'Action Item List' to complete my project.

[The PIG Smith]

Here's the manifold gaskets.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-5950/ Great!

I didn't think of this.....but what about this distrib???

http://mysite.verizon.net/lsjlmiller/engine46.jpg
Larry UGHHH!!
That would way too easy to use that distributor!
I thought I was required to do things the hard way! HAHAHA
Why did we not think to use that distributor?
Well...it was late and we all tired...it was long but very productive day.

I am busy tonight, but tomorrow evening, I will try see if this dizzy will accept the gear.

[HOOT]

Any other observations?

Yes there was. Not engine bay related but wheel related. While we had the front passengerside jacked up I was playing with your tire. Your upper ball joint is history and so are your axle U joints. I woouldn't be surprised if the lower was damaged as well.

Not sure if you knew this. You may want to give your whole drive train a once over. Be a shame to get it altogether only to be sidelined by something simple to fix.. I said simple not cheap... Then again it is not all that expensive for new stuff. That would make a good WOT day also. You may just need new seals and have the bearings cleaned and repacked.

Something to chew on.

Personally I think your WOT was a success. If no more than , now you know where you stand on it. I need to have one here myself so badly..

[ricbee]

Bryan,it looks like I might be getting a pair of fenders for my wag this weekend,to replace the ones damaged the day of Zack's M&G.I will save the lower corners off the old bent up fenders.If you drive my PC down,bring the fenders with you,and I can replace the rotted off lowers.

[The PIG Smith]

Bryan,it looks like I might be getting a pair of fenders for my wag this weekend,to replace the ones damaged the day of Zack's M&G.I will save the lower corners off the old bent up fenders.If you drive my PC down,bring the fenders with you,and I can replace the rotted off lowers.
Your PC is almost done. (doing rather well, I might add)
When will you be home on Saturday?
Give and time and some directions and I'll be there.

[The PIG Smith]

Yes there was. Not engine bay related but wheel related. While we had the front passenger side jacked up I was playing with your tire. Your upper ball joint is history and so are your axle U joints. I woouldn't be surprised if the lower was damaged as well.

Not sure if you knew this. You may want to give your whole drive train a once over. Be a shame to get it altogether only to be sidelined by something simple to fix.. I said simple not cheap... Then again it is not all that expensive for new stuff. That would make a good WOT day also. You may just need new seals and have the bearings cleaned and repacked.
I sorta suspected that from the little bit of driving that I did.
The passenger side took the hit from the accident, so I am not surprised.

I need to get one project in and taken care before I start another.
This is why the front clip is off.
After asking here and taking advice given, I decided it would be easier to work on the engine with the front clip off.
With the clip off, I discovered all kinds of rust and other nasty issues.
Now...I've got two projects running at the same time.

I think once I get the engine project completed and before I start to complete the front clip, I'll tackle those ball joints.
It looks to be easier to work on with the clip off.

Personally I think your WOT was a success. If no more than , now you know where you stand on it. I need to have one here myself so badly.. Yes, I think it was also.
I am very happy knowing where I stand.
I would like to think we all had a good time.
I know Nathan had a good time.

[Millerluck]

Yeah I had a great time. Only we ran out of time.

You still eating leftovers? LOL

Larry

[The PIG Smith]

As prevuously mentioned, the stopping point for the WOT (other than it was getting late)
was that the distributor gear that is matched to the cam gear in the new engine,
would not properly work on the new distributor that Larry had installed the springs and weights.
The hole for the little roll pin would not line up.

Larry, in a posting above, suggested to use the distributor from the engine that we pulled out.
If you are keeping track, that now makes three distributors:
1. The unit that came out of the replacement engine.
2. The newer one that I planned to use.
3. The unit that came out of the engine that we pulled from the J10.

Tonight, I went out, took the distributor gear that is matched to the cam in the new engine to see if would work on the distributor from the old motor.
WoooHooo!! It fits!

http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/43881/2722920990049713712S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2722920990049713712WlQiWx)

[The PIG Smith]

You still eating leftovers? LOL
Yes...still have some food left...been taking it for my lunch.

[Millerluck]

Sweet!!!!!!

Larry

[HOOT]

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