As I continued growing up, I became obsessed with the idea of one day being able properly fix the Jeep and give it the love it so rightly deserves. Time goes on and I am finally at a point in life where I can eat and partially support this raging (and only slightly out of hand) Jeep addiction, so I am making the most of it. About six years ago, I was unable to buy the things the Jeep needed, so my dad decided to Non-Op the Jeep (as there were other more pressing projects that needed attention) and put it in to storage until I had purchased the necessary parts and then we could work on it together. Well, after too many years the time had come and the Jeep was once again going to see the light of day.
I had been initially worried about getting the ole Jeep to fire up, being as it had been sitting for a number of years with crappy California gas, but all it took was a fresh battery and pouring some gas down the carb and she fired right up.
After a short drive to my Dad's house from the property where the Jeep was stored, I realized that I literally could not contain my smile or laughter. I had been thinking about this for years and it was finally a reality.
First thing first was vacuuming all the old mouse turds from the engine bay (there was quite a nest living on top of the intake) and a good wash.
This was followed up by vacuuming the interior and giving the Jeep a super basic clean up while inspecting potential broken parts or eyeing things that could be/needed to be fixed.
Before I left, I had to get a beauty shot (for the Facebook fame of course)
So what we actually accomplished this past weekend was getting the Jeep fired up, some new gas, an oil change, general clean up, air in the tires and swapping out the ignition module. I have in the parts bin a new 3 row Champion aluminum radiator, electric fans, and a 1400 Edelbrock carb. We also complied a list of things that need fixing (lots of play in the steering, all the bushings are shot, suspension works but is worn, interior needs a lot of cleaning, driving seat had a few springs broken underneath and the rear seat needed some lubricant).The eventual plan for this Jeep would be something that I could possible daily drive, but mostly to keep it as a fun beach or camping rig.
As of right now, I have a handful of questions that I am hoping you fine individuals could answer.
Question One: What gear oil do you suggest? New fluids all around is necessary, but the diff fluid had not been changed for quite some time and I'm not quite sure where to go with this.
Question Two: Besides BJ's and FSJ Jeep Parts, what other places sell FSJ parts?
Question Three: So I have a new carb and a carb adaptor, but I am tempted to get a new intake as well, in order to free up some HP and get rid of the carb adaptor (spreadbore to squarebore), what are you thoughts on this?
Beyond all of this, I would just like to welcome myself in to your great ranks, and look forward to really joining in to this community more in the days to come.
