Time for a real update...
Still tackling some of the more PITA wiring chores.. trying to button up the dash so I can perm mount the Heat/AC unit.
Working on the turn signal switch and other dash wire chores.
gauge cluster is kinda working, need to spend some time in there with a test light.
Still need to cut another hole in the dash for the aux switch pod... just want to get the wires I have in there already termed and functioning.
Got the air handler all mocked up.
AC lines shouldn't be an issue.. it will be tight under there, but manageable.
Going to need to replace the bulk coolant lines with some 90 deg elbows to allow for best coolant flow.
Both fenders on and perm mounted...
starting to load up the interior with crap... It was a small celebration when both the coolant and washer fluid fell snuggly into place. I think I am going to add some weather pack connectors in the main harness if the fender or grill ever needs to come off..
Rear of the Jeep came out nice..
just need to drill holes for the tailgate and fabricate a way to latch it. (Factory tub had chain tabs.. not present on Aqualu)
threw the trans into reverse and to my surprise the single diode backup light switched on. I think I'm going to use these on the YJ so I can finally be street legal after all these years.
Motor is purring and after swapping out the driver side valve cover gasket and a new copper washer in the oil filter housing i'm running leak free, for now....
Still haven't ran it for more than a few min.. given that I don't have a full exhaust system on the truck.
Need to get a good period where I'm home alone for a half hour to break this sucker in.
A short little video of it running... with good PC speakers you can hear the grunt!
