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06-25-2012, 11:26 AM
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New Member with Ideas and Questions.
Hello all, I'd like to start out by introducing myself, my names Daniel I just graduated from high school and so far have decided this summer would be a great time to mod my Jeep. I've been reading through the fuel injection forum a lot and have decided that's the route I want to take with the Wagoneer. I've done a lot research looking through all of the threads here and I have decided that I'm gonna go with AFI I really like the fact that timing control is included in their system and that its ready to go from the start. I emailed them and they responded to me within a day about details and time of delivery for their system so I'm taking that as a good sign from them. I know from reading here not everybody has dealt with them and for the most part it seems guys are running the Howell system. I do have some concerns for what I'm getting myself I'm not really sure how long it's going to take me to do this, and this car is my daily driver, I'm fairly mechanically inclined but I'm sure I'll need lots of help. I'll be ordering the kit this week and hopefully I'll be able start next week and finish by that weekend. But anyway this seems to be a great forum and I'm glad I found a group who has a true appreciation for FSJ's like I do.
Thanks, Dan
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06-25-2012, 12:25 PM
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Grease Monkey
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Welcome to the insanity.
I also provide custom systems for the FSJ's, IH's and now Studebakers.
I try to take care of the not so common vehicles.
The complete system is $1399.
You can see them at www.hamiltonfuelinjection.com or in the Machine shop forum on Binderplanet.
I take care of the DIY guy or the one who just wants to bolt it on and drive.
If you have questions you can PM me or email me at Bill@hamiltonfuelinjection.com
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Hamilton Fuel Injection
75 scout XLC 345/727/JPD300/3.73's/33's/4wdisc/hydroboost/EFI/OBA/OBW
1977 Innocenti 1001 (Italian Mini)EFI 1275/DIS
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06-25-2012, 12:42 PM
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Sounds like a great way to spend a summer man, good luck and do keep us posted on what you got going on!! Oh yeah, and lots of pics. Myself I am working through a diesel conversion (very slowly), but I am sure that I can answer some basic questions as well. One thing about working with Fuel Injection and having an adjustable Fuel Map, make sure you take the time to make sure that you have a computer that will support the software and work fast enough to keep up. The last thing you are going to want to deal with is system lag while you are trying to get you mixtures right. I found out the hard way on a previous project.  Good Luck!!
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'75 Wagoneer, bone stock, about to be a whole garage of parts. Tear down starts 3 March, 2012,
see how long it takes to put it back together....
'91 XJ, 3 in Rough Country lift, 33's, Rattle can paint job, roof rack and cheapo off road lights. Diffs and winch next
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06-25-2012, 01:05 PM
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AFI systems are turnkey. That is what's nice about them.
Just be careful, because if you're hanging out here, you'll soon start wondering things like "I wonder if I can bump the timing (or fuel) up at this point and get some more power?".
And pretty soon after that, you're ordering stuff from www.moates.net and stealing the old laptop from the kids and it's all downhill from there.
Welcome!!! 
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Don't mess with me. I once killed a living hinge.
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06-25-2012, 06:44 PM
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Well slowly getting started I bought a timing light today hopefully I'll only have to use that once and I also ordered some Edelbrock valve covers to spice things up in the engine bay. I should be ordering the kit wednesday. Btw is there anyway I can test my alternator it seems to be finicky and I hear EFI is sensitive to that?
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06-25-2012, 07:13 PM
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Definitely listen to what FSJ Guy and Bill say and what they have posted in the past.
I'm still tuning mine and so far, I'm liking it.
Any of those store bought systems are to pricy for me. I did the complete junk yard route, with the moates burner, two new fuel pumps, etc for about half what a complete system costs.
It sure would be nice to get one of Bill's systems though... |
07-01-2012, 02:17 AM
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Ordered the kit today should be coming in a couple of days. How much should the muffler shop charge to weld in the fitting for the O2 sensor. My wagon also has duel exhaust wheres the best place to put it ?
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07-01-2012, 09:43 AM
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Make sure you have a crossover pipe! Otherwise you will need 2 O2 sensors to get it right.
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07-01-2012, 04:48 PM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Carnuck
Make sure you have a crossover pipe! Otherwise you will need 2 O2 sensors to get it right.
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False....try again.
OEM Chevy TBI only uses 1 O2 sensor.
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'88 GW (aka Babywag) and '90 GW (aka JUNKbucket) both fuel injected
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07-01-2012, 06:42 PM
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Grease Monkey
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If I remember right my O2 Sensor on the 'Burb was just after the collector.
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'75 Wagoneer, bone stock, about to be a whole garage of parts. Tear down starts 3 March, 2012,
see how long it takes to put it back together....
'91 XJ, 3 in Rough Country lift, 33's, Rattle can paint job, roof rack and cheapo off road lights. Diffs and winch next
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07-02-2012, 02:03 AM
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Well what a Great Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley Moogley storm my night has been. Coming home from the beach late tonight my motor overheated and now it has a very bad knock and low oil pressure. I had to have tripple A tow me home. Looks like I need a motor I'm gonna have to return the fuel injection system. God I need help. Sorry to waste everyone's time
Thanks, Dan
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07-05-2012, 10:39 AM
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Sorry to hear of your misfortune but don't let it get you down. These rigs are known for their "one step forward - two steps back" way of treating us. Good luck and Welcome aboard.
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07-06-2012, 11:50 AM
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That sucks, Dan.
You'll be back....they always come back! Bwa ha ha |
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