From owner-fsj-digest-at-digest.net Sun Feb 10 18:11:46 2008 From: fsj-digest fsj-digest Monday, February 11 2008 Volume 01 : Number 3006 Forum for Discussion of Full Sized SJ Series Jeeps Brian Colucci Digest Coordinator Contents: RE: fsj: Diesel dreams... a day of vacation well spent... :) fsj: pictures of Omega fsj: Wheel Offset RE: fsj: Wheel Offset fsj: best riding lift? RE: fsj: best riding lift? RE: fsj: best riding lift? RE: fsj: Wheel Offset fsj: PULLING ENGINE V8 Re: fsj: PULLING ENGINE V8 fsj: RE: PULLING ENGINE V8 FSJ Digest Home Page: http://www.digest.net/jeeps/fsj/ Send submissions to fsj-digest-at-digest.net Send administrative requests to fsj-digest-request-at-digest.net To unsubscribe, include the word unsubscribe by itself in the body of the message, unless you are sending the request from a different address than the one that appears on the list. Include the word help in a message to fsj-digest-request to get a list of other majordomo commands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 08:09:28 -0800 (PST) From: john Subject: RE: fsj: Diesel dreams... a day of vacation well spent... :) well, at least none I'm aware of. :) ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- there's a solution for every problem; problem is can we afford the solution? - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- On Sat, 9 Feb 2008, michel balea wrote: # # Congratulations.... no missing parts while in action # # Michel # 74wag # # > Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:33:47 -0800 # > From: john-at-wagoneers.com # > To: fsj-at-digest.net; diesel-benz-at-digest.net; FParker24-at-verizon.net; ABCvoice-at-worldnet.att.net; Jeepbuilder-at-comcast.net; xj-at-digest.net; WJ-Grand-at-yahoogroups.com; k9radio-at-att.net; lasikeyes-at-msn.com; grhubert-at-sbcglobal.net; jipc-at-comcast.net; wallacem7-at-aol.com; Machine.ad-at-comcast.net # > Subject: fsj: Diesel dreams... a day of vacation well spent... :) # > # > Omega is functional, more or less... # > # > Omega actually saw asphalt... (which is good, 4wd doesn't # > seem to work)... about 10 miles total... no flames, no pieces fell off... # > # > I'm back from Airport Welding... had a 3" pipe put into a 3" Magnaflow # > muffler, but we muzzled it down to the stock 2.5" tail pipe... until I can get # > a lift on the jeep a 3" would likely be reformed with the first bump I hit. :) # > should be fine as is... wasn't very loud going down with just an open collector. # > # > I got the wiring figured out to get it started and driving, still cutting holes # > in the dash for the glow plug light assy and will wire in the lights and such # > tomorrow. Not sure if I'm ready to start the stereo install or WJ seats until # > it's running right... # > # > ...it's not running very well... not sure if it's just because it's been sitting # > for so long or if the engine or injection pump is marginal. The trans doesn't # > seem to shift right either, but it was pretty low on fluid... added three quarts # > and it's still a smidgen low... haven't driven it since I added the last quart. # > # > no leaks in the coolant system, looks like a small oil leak on the front seal. # > # > Power Steering/brakes really need another belt. Guess I'll need to go to a wrecking # > yard to get a GM a/c pump so the belts and brackets are right... not sure # > what happened to the one on the truck, think it may have gone with the cab. :( # > If I can remember the guy's name he may have an extra unit. # > # > taking the night off... will be working on the '89 GW and my son's 74 javelin wiring # > tomorrow... :) a vacation day well spent. :) # > # > :) # > john # > # > ----- # > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- # > Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold # > http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** # > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- # > there's a solution for every problem; # > problem is can we afford the solution? # > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- # # _________________________________________________________________ # Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail.-get your "fix". # http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 16:21:14 -0800 (PST) From: john Subject: fsj: pictures of Omega http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/5_omega_9feb08/ALL.html http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/5_omega_9feb08/Omega-6.2L-9Feb2008.MOV http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/4_exhaust_8feb08/ALL.html john ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- there's a solution for every problem; problem is can we afford the solution? - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 19:15:56 -0600 From: Zee Man Subject: fsj: Wheel Offset My Chief currently has the 31 X 10.5 's If i get a lift and go up to 33 X 12.5 on a 10 inch wide rim . What should the offset be? Or will a 10in wide rim rub.. I wont be going off road much... Any help Bob _________________________________________________________________ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail.-get your "fix". http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 20:41:23 -0800 From: Jim Blair Subject: RE: fsj: Wheel Offset I would run 33/10.50/15 on the stock rims. You may not even have to lift it. Written laws are like spiders' webs, and will like them only Entangle and hold the poor and weak, while the rich and powerful will easily break through them ANACHARSIS Scythian philosopher (fl. 600 BC) > From: z_man401-at-hotmail.com > To: fsj-digest-at-digest.net > Subject: fsj: Wheel Offset > Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 19:15:56 -0600 > > My Chief currently has the 31 X 10.5 's If i get a lift and go up to 33 X > 12.5 on a 10 inch wide rim . What should the offset be? Or will a 10in wide > rim rub.. I wont be going off road much... > > Any help > > Bob > _________________________________________________________________ > Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail.-get your > "fix". > http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx _________________________________________________________________ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 21:41:48 -0800 (PST) From: john Subject: fsj: best riding lift? went to the muffler shop on friday... couldn't fit a 3" tailpipe over the rear axle... both front and rear springs are exhibiting a slightly negative arch... :) guess a 6.2 in front and two full tanks of Diesel in the back are more than aged stock springs are up to... already have 3" of body lift... don't want a harsh ride... figure new springs all the way around... 2 to 4" should be plenty... thoughts? recommendations? thanx, john ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- there's a solution for every problem; problem is can we afford the solution? - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 23:05:40 -0800 From: Jim Blair Subject: RE: fsj: best riding lift? Add a used main leaf to each pack. That will bring it to stock height with a OEM feeling ride. Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10 > Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 21:41:48 -0800 > From: john-at-wagoneers.com > To: brent-at-bjsoffroad.com; FSJparts-at-yahoogroups.com; fsj-at-digest.net > Subject: fsj: best riding lift? > > went to the muffler shop on friday... couldn't fit a 3" tailpipe > over the rear axle... both front and rear springs are exhibiting > a slightly negative arch... :) guess a 6.2 in front and two > full tanks of Diesel in the back are more than aged stock springs > are up to... > > already have 3" of body lift... don't want a harsh ride... figure > new springs all the way around... 2 to 4" should be plenty... > > thoughts? recommendations? > > thanx, > john > > ----- > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold > http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > there's a solution for every problem; > problem is can we afford the solution? > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 23:42:15 -0800 (PST) From: john Subject: RE: fsj: best riding lift? no thanx, been there, done that, need new springs... john ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- there's a solution for every problem; problem is can we afford the solution? - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- On Sat, 9 Feb 2008, Jim Blair wrote: # Add a used main leaf to each pack. That will bring it to stock height with a OEM feeling ride. # # Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10 # # # > Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 21:41:48 -0800 # > From: john-at-wagoneers.com # > To: brent-at-bjsoffroad.com; FSJparts-at-yahoogroups.com; fsj-at-digest.net # > Subject: fsj: best riding lift? # > # > went to the muffler shop on friday... couldn't fit a 3" tailpipe # > over the rear axle... both front and rear springs are exhibiting # > a slightly negative arch... :) guess a 6.2 in front and two # > full tanks of Diesel in the back are more than aged stock springs # > are up to... # > # > already have 3" of body lift... don't want a harsh ride... figure # > new springs all the way around... 2 to 4" should be plenty... # > # > thoughts? recommendations? # > # > thanx, # > john # > # > ----- # > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- # > Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold # > http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** # > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- # > there's a solution for every problem; # > problem is can we afford the solution? # > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- # # _________________________________________________________________ # Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. # http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:14:22 -0600 From: Zee Man Subject: RE: fsj: Wheel Offset My thing is i want a reason for new wheels... i have some aluminum modular wheels,, anyway i really want some of the traditional white wagon wheels.. On a white and black Jeep they will look good and apropriate. I have heard a 12.5 will where better on a wider rim. i wouldnt mind a 33/10.5, but the brand i want doesnt come in the 10.5. Right now i am still tire kicking anyway.... i am on a quest to find a 401.. My vehicle still burns and leaks oil pretty bad.. i have been just driving it to work and back.. I think thats like 16 miles... and it uses maybe a an 1/8 quart- 1/4 . This darn 360 runs like a top though... very smooth and fair power(at least compared to my Jeep Rubicon).. It sounds so pretty at 45-55mph... So my engine comes first,lift then tires, a/c then heater core and etc(there is lots of etc).. Bob From: carnuck1-at-msn.comTo: z_man401-at-hotmail.com; fsj-digest-at-digest.netSubject: RE: fsj: Wheel OffsetDate: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 20:41:23 -0800 I would run 33/10.50/15 on the stock rims. You may not even have to lift it.Written laws are like spiders' webs, and will like them only Entangle and hold the poor and weak, while the rich and powerful will easily break through them ANACHARSIS Scythian philosopher (fl. 600 BC) > From: z_man401-at-hotmail.com> To: fsj-digest-at-digest.net> Subject: fsj: Wheel Offset> Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 19:15:56 -0600> > My Chief currently has the 31 X 10.5 's If i get a lift and go up to 33 X> 12.5 on a 10 inch wide rim . What should the offset be? Or will a 10in wide> rim rub.. I wont be going off road much...> > Any help> > Bob> _________________________________________________________________> Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail.-get your> "fix".> http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! Learn more. _________________________________________________________________ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail.-get your "fix". http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:19:33 -0600 From: Zee Man Subject: fsj: PULLING ENGINE V8 I never had a/c on any of my past AMC cars,,, so when i pull the engine (a/c doesnt get cold, but works), do i unhook a/c lines and leave compressor attached,,, or do i pull the compressor and leave it on the battery tray or something? ideas/inputs? Bob 78 Cherokee Chief 360 _________________________________________________________________ Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_powerofwindows_122007 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:59:14 -0800 (PST) From: john Subject: Re: fsj: PULLING ENGINE V8 leave the a/c system intact, sounds like all it needs is a refresh/charge... remove the ac pump from the engine and lay it over to the side, being careful not to twist or kink anything. some of the a/c pumps on jeeps have a shutoff valve at the pump, if that's the case, close the valves too. john ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- there's a solution for every problem; problem is can we afford the solution? - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- On Sun, 10 Feb 2008, Zee Man wrote: # I never had a/c on any of my past AMC cars,,, so when i pull the engine (a/c # doesnt get cold, but works), do i unhook a/c lines and leave compressor # attached,,, or do i pull the compressor and leave it on the battery tray or # something? ideas/inputs? # # Bob # # # 78 Cherokee Chief 360 # # # _________________________________________________________________ # Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. # http://www.windowslive.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_powerofwindows_122007 # ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:10:14 -0800 From: "Joe" Subject: fsj: RE: PULLING ENGINE V8 I've always left the compressor in the engine bay. Just hang it on some string or a metal hanger. Joe H. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-fsj-at-digest.net [mailto:owner-fsj-at-digest.net] On Behalf Of Zee Man Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 5:20 AM To: fsj-digest-at-digest.net Subject: fsj: PULLING ENGINE V8 I never had a/c on any of my past AMC cars,,, so when i pull the engine (a/c doesnt get cold, but works), do i unhook a/c lines and leave compressor attached,,, or do i pull the compressor and leave it on the battery tray or something? ideas/inputs? Bob 78 Cherokee Chief 360 _________________________________________________________________ Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_powerofwindows_122007 ------------------------------ End of fsj-digest V1 #3006 **************************