Rebuild Complete... almost.

Sorry for the lapse in updates... I've got the rebuilt motor in! My friend Andrew was a huge help with assembly. Now I get to start over on wiring, change out the fuel pump, redo the fuel lines, change the throttle assembly, built an air tube/cleaner, hook up the transmission lines, build a shift linkage, and... oh yeah, move to our new house! I need to come up with decent storage for the jeep to keep it out of the weather. No jeep updates for at least a couple weeks. Moto trip with the dads is coming up fast.

These are some reference photos of air cleaner space comparing the tbi to the cfsi intake.

I escaped the basement apartment for a few hours to watch Andrew begin assembly of the new motor. Hopefully I can get some more time this week to finish it up.

A little size comparison next to the Rav4.

This is the rod that needs replaced... along with the crank, pistons, rings, and cam bearings. I will be driving it to work soon! Now to decide on a reverse manual valve body or not..?

All tucked in and ready for the move. Thanks for the cover Kevin.

Ready to Move

Pretty weak on the updates lately I know. I have been working on the jeep a little despite the approaching move. I've been trying to get it ready for the move actually. Tow bar and as many of the welding projects I could get too before the welder gets packed away. I am rebuilding a TBI motor and right now and that will be the next step to being able to daily drive it. Paint will come eventually, but I have bigger fish to fry for now.

Got the fenders skinned and a rough cut on the hood today.

More cage work....

and the start of my removable mud flaps. I just need some rubber to hang from them. Well, it's off to storage for the jeep until the motor is built. 

The new Jeep is born!

I spent a couple days on this box. I will probably add to it once I figure out what else can be trimmed out of the harness, but it was a good start.

The best part was that I didn't have to push the jeep out front for this photo shoot. Yep, it runs.

Getting Closer