What did you do to or with your CJ today?

[IOPort51]

Made a part for the T-18 , spacer ring, great fun.



My daughter came over today and borrowed the driveway, the jack and a couple of jack stands and put new brakes on her Rubicon. Says she wants a torque wrench for Christmas.

It was a good day.

 

[jpeck71]

Ran out of gas today. Luckily less than a half mile from the house. Need to get that gas gauge working or pay more attention to the mileage.

 

[JR74CJ5]

Have a rusted bolt that is confounding me

I think you got more than a rusted "bolt"...

 

[Petescj]

Also Took the trashed bellhousing off of my T-18. Still trying to get the dana20 separated. Have a rusted bolt that is confounding me

By the pic that T-18 is happy to see you.

 

[Petescj]

Did this recently as well. Same reason. I usually keep track of my odometer but... oops.

Ran out of gas today. Luckily less than a half mile from the house. Need to get that gas gauge working or pay more attention to the mileage. ��

 

[jpeck71]

By the pic that T-18 is happy to see you.

Yep. I think it is. [emoji2]

I think you got more than a rusted "bolt"...

Yes, but I did get the bolt out today so now I have a drained T-18 ready to be cleaned up. [emoji106]

 

[Dolamite]

Wired up a hand throttle.

 

[JR74CJ5]

Wired up a hand throttle.

Dolamite, I'm interested in how you did this... I know it's not rocket science, but if you can share some photo's and procedure, I'd like to check it out...

 

[Hedgehog]

JR74 - There are several threads about hand throttles. Some use bicycle shift levers. Some use aircraft type vernier throttles, I did this with the throttle attached to my shift stick, but it was too stiff and kept pulling the Transmission out of gear. Then I used a lockable lawn mower type cable. Works very well and was cheap/inexpensive.

 

[jdulmer]

Or you can do this..

http://jb-custom-fabrication.myshop...-idle-control/products/auxiliary-idle-control

 

[Hedgehog]

That's an aircraft, and other vehicle, vernier style throttle. That is the very one I used that turned out to be to stiff for a stick shift mount. But do not be shy about mounting it in other places, it is a wonderfully built piece of equipment.

 

[Hedgehog]

Here's a link to my build where the Vernier control was installed, then removed and replaced by a cheaper version.

http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f2/jb-fabrication-aux-idle-install-new-thread-20381/

 

[Dolamite]

Dolamite, I'm interested in how you did this... I know it's not rocket science, but if you can share some photo's and procedure, I'd like to check it out...


I pretty much followed the instructions found here:

My Jeep CJ5 Page - Hand Throttle

Below are a couple of deviations for my install. I would suggest taking your time and doing a cleaner install than what I did. I just wanted to get something hooked up that worked. It isn't pretty, but it is comfortable and seems to work great.

1) Used an $8 lawn mower throttle cable from TSC. The 48" cable length was perfect for the application.
Arnold Universal Throttle Control - Tractor Supply Co.

2) Mounted the lever on my shifter just below the knob and ran the cable through the shifter boot. For me, the location on the shifter was more convenient. I like to drive with my hand on the shifter, so this will be more comfortable.

3) Drilled an "interference" fit through the throttle bracket so the new throttle cable fits snugly. Secured the new cable with zip ties on both sides of the bracket so it won't slide back and forth. I used a right-angle drill so I didn't have to remove the throttle bracket from the carburetor to drill the hole.

4) Instead of a toilet flapper ball chain, I used a thin piece of nylon cord. I tried to use the ball chain, but I kept snapping the wire when I tried to attach it to the throttle cable. The nylon cord I used was much stronger. I burnt the knots very slightly on both ends of the cord with a lighter after I had it attached to the throttle cable and the electrical ring terminal that I used to attach to the hand throttle cable to the throttle linkage. Doing this should keep the knots from slipping.

Initial testing was very positive. I was able to take the rpm's up to about 2800 with the hand throttle, which is a value I am comfortable with.

 

[Hedgehog]

I like this and might switch out the unit I used. Mine works, I also like the location on the shift stick, it's a handy and logical position. There is a lot of binding somewhere in the cable so it's not as smooth as I'd like it to be.

 

[JR74CJ5]

Or you can do this..

Auxiliary Idle Control – JB Custom Fabrication

I like that. Reminds me of the throttle control on the old chris-craft.

 

[jdulmer]

I like that. Reminds me of the throttle control on the old chris-craft.

I figure, why rig something, when there is a part designed specifically for your intended use.

 

[jzak]

I just replaced my old problematic TBI unit with a rebuilt one. I couldn't be happier with the results. It's like I have a new engine.

Good Times!!

 

[Petescj]

Sold a couple more parts off the Limited to add to the Scrambler fund.

 

[somedude922]

Finally put in shoulder belts in The Eagle. It's so nice to just have one click instead of assembling a harness every time!

 

[TexasBlues]

continued with the re-wire...

got all the gauges and knob lights working and dimmable with the headlight knob...

installed 4" LEDs for courtesy lights, but can figure out how to get them to come on with the headlight knob rotated to detent

made a dedicated negative return box for the electrical behind the seats...

making ready for the tail lights that i know im getting from the santa-kids