Frankenstein Street Queen (a.k.a. SpeedBump)

[ckruzer]

Ok. Well break from the build. Helped a buddy replace balljoints in his XJ.

 

[ckruzer]

The last remaining hub and rotor... hub needs drilling for the studs. Bah!!!

Anyways. Took out the tubing and laid out the tie rod and was eyeballing the drag link length. Gunna need to trim some. Looking at installing the engine next week

 

[ckruzer]

Put the rear tires on!!! So happy to be at this point!!! Used some rollers from takeoffs

 

[ckruzer]

Ordered ax15 adapter, bellhousing spacer, and pilot bushing from Novak. I need to order the flywheel, clutch kit, and release bearing now. The LUK clutch kit comes with a new bearing, but it doesnt include the whole t/o housing. So need to look into that some more. Wasnt impressed with the CS of Novak. The one guy sure wasnt as "helpful" and became abrasive when I revealed I didnt need their flywheel as I was using one from a 4.8... :rollingeyes:

@XJsavage maybe you might have some input on the release bearing?

 

[ckruzer]

@XJsavage

Here is the t/o I have now that goes with the fork that goes with this Lakewood Bh. I'll edit the post with a pic of the one in the clutch kit. Looks like I can just remove one and put on the other and use the same "housing"?

EDIT: added two pictures of the stock silverado release bearing for the 4.8. Its "housing" does not seem to mate with the fork I have. But if you look at the three other pics. These are of the release bearing that comes in the LUK clutch kit i ordered. This appears to be of the same I already have (need to replace). It appears I should be able to remove the old one and put on the new one?

Welcoming any guidance anyone has. Thanks so much.

 

[XJsavage]

I ordered the whole package from Novak. Ls>>>NP435/T19. More $$ but less "parts store guy".

 

[ckruzer]

I ordered the whole package from Novak. Ls>>>NP435/T19. More $$ but less "parts store guy".

Novak has that adjustable one. Booku bucks. I'll gladly play with the local shops. I'm sure it won't matter as long as the sleeve fits the ID of the bearing. When the kits get here I guess I will take measurements and will find what works. This fork I have has the clip in style for the older bearings. The newer one pictured above obviously can't fit on this fork. I'll figure something out

 

[Jody Treadway]

Clutch and Brake of Asheville on Haywood St in downtown would be a good place to start.

 

[ckruzer]

Thanks for the recommends!!!

Working on tie rod fitment. Picked a length so I could high steer or oem location. (Ignore the uneven tre depth. Just test fitting lol)

 

[ckruzer]

Packed my hole with lube. And got the it ready for the pan install

 

[ckruzer]

Paint!!!! (Lmao never ends)

I'm super stoked how clean that intake turned out. Not even painting it (woah someone call 911 lol)

 

[XJsavage]

Huffing paint fumes is fun and all, but Jesus Christ at the Nazareth concert, hurry up!!

 

[ckruzer]

I have a date set to drop in the drivetrain with a friend. Not this Tuesday but next. Providing clutch kit has arrived and Novak adapter has as well. With it all mocked will have to take my measurements so I can find a proper release bearing. Get it from napa and then install it all in. Will have to prop it up with the jack stand until I figure out how I'm doing this crossmember. Wanting flat belly.

If it wasn't for the wife I would have done the fuel tank and steering box today too. Very very close. (Not looking forward to body mounts)

@XJsavage what oil pan gasket did you use? I really don't want to spend 60 bucks on a pan seal lol.

 

[XJsavage]

I haven't cracked mine yet. When I do.... Felpro. Available at the parts store nearest you.

 

[ckruzer]

I haven't cracked mine yet. When I do.... Felpro. Available at the parts store nearest you.

How did you prime your pump? Regardless, had to do mine. Obvious leak on my gasket

 

[ckruzer]

Pulled the steering box. Always amazed how much trouble that thing gives. Pulled the bracket. Pulled the steering shaft. Can't get it to collapse so may have to figure out something or replace the shaft with square stock and weld on the joints. Pulled battery, radiator, front harness, support rods, fan. Ready to full off fenders and hood. But need to pull the gas tank.

 

[XJsavage]

How did you prime your pump? Regardless, had to do mine. Obvious leak on my gasket

In theory, as long as the oil is never drained from an engine, it will never lose prime. Mine is still rocking 6 quarts from the day I got it.

 

[ckruzer]

Buddy with his awesome XJ (trussed d30 with rcv and trussed 8.8) swung by and we installed his extended dshaft. We first put new spicer ujoints in and rebuilt the CV. It went in like a champ.

Then hopped over to the engine and installed the oil pan then flipped it and installed the oil galley and knock sensors. Went and rtv the sensor boots in preparation for off-roading fun. Got the steam vines painted. Steam vent gasket pieces on order.

Had to reuse the oil galley gasket. Trying to order a new one from autovance was like

 

[ckruzer]

Luk and Novak arrived. Just waiting on Sachs now.

 

[ckruzer]

Welp. Who would've thunk. Mooooore paint. Does it ever end? Lmfao

 

[ckruzer]

And more... lol. Also got the axle shaft installed but only had one bolt. Missing my bolts! Got the tank skid painted with por15. And got the locking hub install finished up

 

[ckruzer]

Sachs arrived!

 

[ckruzer]

Now need to get fuel pump and reg.

Picked this up for free

 

[tlucier]

@ckruzer - back in 2014 (I think) there was a recall on some of those Kidde extinguishers, including the ones in that box. Check the Kidde website for how to tell if yours are affected. Not saying yours are affected, but it's better to confirm one way or the other before you need them.

 

[XJsavage]

This rig better have a tub mounted on it by page 17.