j20brett's build thread

[j20brett]

It lives! Will attempt to upload a video, but it sounds niiiiice. Huge milestone!

[msh227]

Brett what fuel pump did you end up using?


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[j20brett]

I used the acdelco MU1755 for the 2000 2 door blazer tank.

[ShawnQ]

What part of Houston are you in?
I may need to come up and pick your brain about a few things...

I am trying to finish wiring mine. Then I have fuel, cooling, trans linkages, tcase, exhaust, etc. All the little stuff that adds up and takes forever.

What fuel hoses/lines did you go with? Lots of people running braided AN lines, and a lot running plastic. I am not sure which way to go. I have the blazer tank, pump, and vette regulator. I just need to decide which lines to use so I can order it all.

Keep it up!

[j20brett]

I ended up running the nylon lines and dorman nylonc fittings. I built a little fixture to hold the fuel line while I used my bottle jack to press the fitting into the tube. They go pretty easy, but too hard to do by hand without heat. From what I read, heat is a no-no. Im out in Katy. I wouldn't waste the money on braided or an fittings. Ive got maybe $100 into the line and fittings. Heck you could probably plumb your whole system with my leftovers. Ill make you a good deal.

And yes, the little things take a while. Started building exhaust last night. Then on to tcase shifter and finally belly skidplate. Keep going, you are so close! Believe me, when it fires off, its music to your ears.

[j20brett]

A few pics finally, and vid of it running.

Started exhaust last night.


Engine bay 95% done. Need to mount overflow bottles.


Redneck fuel line press. It works real well though!


Last but not least, video showing proof of life!

[GaJeep94YJ]

Plastic being nylon fuel lines?

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[j20brett]

Yes, nylon.

[j20brett]

Exhaust finished up. On the the tcase shifter and belly skid.

[j20brett]

Road tested yesterday, success! Got about 50 miles under her. Amazing how fast this thing is now. and overdrive is pretty darn nice, 1900 rpms at 70 mph

Best part, getting home and finding zero leaks!

O and spent about 6 hrs Sunday adapting the np208 flag shifter linakge to the np241c. I do not recommend this to anyone. Total PITA! But, it does work.

[j20brett]

Well, she has 170 miles on the swap now. Im calling it a success! Ready to tackle the best the mall can throw its way!

PS, that feeling you get when you lift off the gas at 75mph...in 2nd gear

[j20brett]

LEDs and HIDS installed. Steering wheel installed also.

[GaJeep94YJ]

What headlights are those? And did you upgrade the harness with relays?

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[j20brett]

Ill have to get back with you on type of headlights, but I didn't upgrade anything. Im sure it'll burn down on me someday, but probably not from the headlight wiring.

[comet the dog]

Nice work. Impressive

[j20brett]

Thanks! Pics and vids from shake down run. Driveshaft was getting into the trans shift linkage and ended up bending the shift shaft pretty good and the lever arm. New shaft installed and modified the lever so that its out of the way. Rounded out the upgrades with a TT's Fabworks steering box brace. Nicely made piece! Headed to Ouray Thursday!!

https://youtu.be/621QbQQ4bek
https://youtu.be/D3ZJGozKpwA
https://youtu.be/ZAL8mVpIRNg

[ShawnQ]

Nice!

[BRUTUS]

Looking and sounding sweet Brett!

Can't wait to see pictures from your upcoming Ouray trip! Are you ONLY going to Ouray or are you going to explore some of the harder trails while you are here? Would love to meet you if you get over to the front range side of the mountains at all. We could possibly get a Colorado FSJ meet and greet planned out if it could work out.

What are your thoughts if any of the BJ's motor mounts? Would you do them again? I am considering them and haven't seen anyone else use them.

[Stuka]

Looking and sounding sweet Brett!

Can't wait to see pictures from your upcoming Ouray trip! Are you ONLY going to Ouray or are you going to explore some of the harder trails while you are here? Would love to meet you if you get over to the front range side of the mountains at all. We could possibly get a Colorado FSJ meet and greet planned out if it could work out.

What are your thoughts if any of the BJ's motor mounts? Would you do them again? I am considering them and haven't seen anyone else use them.

Been a handful of people here use them. But I have not seen any comments as to how good or bad they are.

[GaJeep94YJ]

Aren't bj's mount just reselling the novak?

Their bolt in are good if you have a driver's side drop axle, it will NOT work for passenger side.

There is a guy selling bolt in mounts like jeepinpete mounts for $100. That is the best option out there IMHO

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