Intro and a couple questions

[DatsunTim]

Hi from Belleville, WI.

I recently bought a 71 (J4000) Gladiator that has been basically restored and (over) lifted but has some issues. It runs great and will drive great once I deal with the front suspension. I am not sure if the work was done on the cheap or what but I am running into a few things that are beyond my limited (but always improving) skills....

Front suspension issue has been explained to me and I hope to find a set of leaves for the front that will eliminate a least one sin of the PO: lift blocks on the front axle :ymsick:

Another concern is a complete lack of environmental controls. Since the blower switch is broken (known upfront before the purchase), I have sourced a control panel for the dash board. But since the ducting is in a box of parts, I am pretty sure that there is nothing for this system under the dash.

Can someone send me pics of set up that controls the flapper in the heater box please? I cannot tell if the cable (?) is routed inside the dash or along the firewall. I also am unsure of what is there as far as the electrical part of this system. I fear this fix may be something I have to have done since electrikery is beyond me.

Pics and advise here greatly appreciated! Pics to: tandcp1966 AT yahoo.com

Thanks!!
tim

[Stuka]

Yeah, lift blocks are bad. Talk to Hell Creek Suspension about getting some proper lift springs. If you have blocks in back as well, I would ditch those as well and replace them with lift springs as well.

For the environmental side of things. I can easily get photos of that on my J10 as I dont have a glove box box. But I am not sure how much that changed from '71 to '81. But they may be similar.

Oh, and Welcome

[The PIG Smith]

Welcome from Fort Wayne, Indiana!

Yup, already stated, Lift Blocks are bad.
Not only are Front Lift blocks bad, IMHO, they are dangerous.
I am happy that you have come to the correct understanding of lift blocks and want to change.

Hellcreek is one the only complete lift spring kit manufacturer that produces a product for your year and model of rig.

[Tad]

Welcome Tim,
I'll try to grab you some pic's of the heater cable routing from my '70 when I get back from shock shopping.

[Tad]

From the bracket on the heater box it goes through a grommet on the fire wall, just to the left of the glove box area.
I have a glove box so no way to get a pic back there.
I have 9 million wires under the dash in the way for pic's but it just casually works it's way over the steering column to the control panel.

Hope that helps a little.

[DatsunTim]

Thanks for the pic! Now that I remove my head from my nether region I realize that it is a typical sheathed cable.That makes that part of this process much easier.

Now to figure out the electic.

Are there vacuum hoses as well?

Thanks!!

tim

[jaber]

Hey Tim, Welcome.

Yes, there are vacuum lines that open the 2 doors. One for heat and one for defrost.

[lindel]

http://oljeep.com/index.html


Welcome! You'll find some wiring diagrams at the link provided that should help some. You might be able to find a service manual on the net, or by getting in touch with Zack at http://stores.zmjeeps.com/StoreFront.bok

I didn't see a link for a vacuum diagram at Tom's sight, so best of luck there.

[DatsunTim]

Actually, after some thought, I don't care if the air is able to be directed out the vents. I only need it to keep the windscreen from fogging up so will not worry about the vacuum lines.

Thanks!
tim

[srobertsfsj]

Welcome!!!