Yesterday and today I drove mine as part of an effort to keep everything working and not let the battery drain out again.  Today sitting at the traffic light, it started running rough, so will have to chase that down and see what's going on.   

Quote from: NapalmMan67 on February 04, 2022, 01:02:19 PM
Yesterday and today I drove mine as part of an effort to keep everything working and not let the battery drain out again.  Today sitting at the traffic light, it started running rough, so will have to chase that down and see what's going on.    

And now the monkey pissers stopped working on the way home for lunch.   

Removed the factory 1973 Philco am radio to free up space for... Something?
The new (to the truck) radio is going in the glove box, so maybe gauges, cb, or a GMRS radio will be filling the gap in the dash.

This weeks ongoing project getting the cap mounted correctly to the bed,
and putting new (improvised) lock bars in.
Also still gathering materials for the slide in camper build.
J

Well, I was planning on updating the maps installed in the onboard GPS, but now I'm waiting on a response from tech support.  I paid for the update and they shipped it promptly, arriving here this morning.  There's just one small issue...

The paperwork and invoice list the serial # of the USB drive, the serial number on the box the drive comes in matches that number, the number on the unit inside the box is one digit higher. 

Before I try installing this and end up bricking the system due to a screw-up on their part I want written confirmation that this is correct and will work.

Bought 3 new sets of points, Condensers Distributor caps, Rotor Buttons, Spark plugs and Wires.
One set of each went on the truck, the rest got wrapped in foil, vacuum sealed, and put in a grounded ammo can at the b.o.l.
I tried to do a hall effect conversion using Pertronix, but they can't in 3 tries figure out which part (if any) will actually fit my truck.
They even tried to send me parts for a pre-65 ford V8... To use in a Mazda based 1.8 Four Cylinder.

So she's staying points apparently.

Next project is tracking down all the bushings for the mechanical throttle linkage, and a new choke/egr cable.

Wish me Luck!
J

This is the closest to fitting any pertronix part came...

Got mine inspected last week, and it and passed(!) for another year.  Up to $47.00 for the inspection though, $23.00 per axle now and a $1.00 for the sticker.  I can remember when it was $11.00 total a few years ago.  


Also put the charger on the battery to help keep her up to snuff.

I bought a set of Falken Wild Peaks last year for my Jeep. I couldn't afford duratracs or bfgs. But read great reviews about the Falkens. I'm very happy with them.

I did a ton of research on agm batteries on my Jeep forum and elsewhere. I used to have a breakdown of all the top makers of batteries. And which companies they actually manufacture for. But it got lost in my Evernote. 

I came up with the following battery.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/marine-agm/battery-accessories/deep-cycle---marine-batteries/220f7dcd7121/super-start-marine-agm-group-size-34m-top-post-battery/ssbj/34magm/v/a/3685/automotive-truck-2000-chevrolet-s10

Product Information
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
Unit of Measure: Each
UPC: # 83996016187
Battery Type: AGM
Height (in): 8-3/8 Inch
Length (in): 10-3/4 Inch
Width (in): 6-7/8 Inch
Terminal Type: Top Post
Weight (Lbs): 42.5 Lbs.
Voltage (V): 12 Volt
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 750 CCA
Cranking Amps (CA): 860 CA
Group Size (BCI): 34M
Reserve Capacity (min): 120 Minute
Amp Hour (Ah): 55 AH
Marine Cranking Amps (MCA): 890 MCA
Positive Terminal Location: Bottom Left
Flush Manifold Vent Cover: Yes

Basically a good enough agm battery for a stock Jeep. I'm not running a winch or any other non stock electronics. And at $157. You can't beat the price. Someday I'll buy a Northstar.

But I'm presently really burned out on my Jeep. I would like to add a winch. But other than that I'm just going to run it stock. I've spent enough time, effort and money getting it into good shape with all the mods i wanted. And after reading and consulting with some of the best Jeep offroad mechanics and drivers on the west coast. I think stock is the way to go. I could do a 2.5 inch lift. Without causing to much havoc. But anything more than that and your opening up a can of worms. Even new bumpers very quickly has you adding weight that will slow you down. And as reliable and bombproof as Jeep TJs are, they aren't speed demons.

I was seriously considering selling it for a rav4. But now I'm not sure. I do need the better gas mileage and cargo space. But I'm having a hard time giving up the offroad capabilities.

Anyway. Thats where I'm at with my bov. I need to spend more time on a vehicle ghb. Than any more time on the Jeep itself.

I've got an Optima Red Top in my truck.  AGM/ Deep Cycle batts are great.  

I just bought a (new to me) 2000 S10 extended cab 4x4 pickup truck for $400 to use as a work truck/bug out vehicle. It has a solid 4.3 L V6 engine in it, with a bad transmission in it. I've already got a new transmission for it from a parts Blazer I bought a while back for another project truck. It came with a brand new Duracell car battery, some Ironman All Country A/T tires that look brand new but are absolutely freaking awful in snow, mud, or rain. So my next purchase is going to be some new Mickey Thompson Deegan 38 All Terrain tires, and some LED conversion fog lights and license plate lights.

But for now the most up to date thing I've done to it is put a fire extinguisher in the truck and 10 fusee's in the roadside repair kit.

I have painfully come to realize my BOV has gotten to the point of "beyond repair" as far as the body goes...  Or at least not really a good ROI if I did repair it.

I'm sure many know shopping for a new/used vehicle is a bit of a challenge these days.  Was able to secure a newer used replacement though.  2016 F150 XLT SC, 3.5L EcoBoost with 56K on the clock.  Is kind of a bitter sweet purchase, this was my FILs truck who passed in Feb. this year.

Added some upgraded lug nuts to the new BOV.  Bought some new wipers and it's scheduled for new tire installation in a few days.

Ordered an oil separator (for turbo engines) and some new spark plugs and boots.

I guess I should have built a reinforced concrete bunker to store mine in.  Then maybe the guy wouldn't have totaled it as he sped down the street.  He might have jumped the retaining wall, and crashed into the porch if the car wasn't there. though...

Quote from: wolf_from_wv on August 04, 2022, 09:29:37 PMI guess I should have built a reinforced concrete bunker to store mine in.  Then maybe the guy wouldn't have totaled it as he sped down the street.  He might have jumped the retaining wall, and crashed into the porch if the car wasn't there. though...

Drunk/high/phone distracted or just plain stupid?  

Today I ordered a new air filter and a tailgate assist piston (because I ain't getting any younger).

Quote from: NapalmMan67 on August 05, 2022, 02:54:20 PM

Quote from: wolf_from_wv on August 04, 2022, 09:29:37 PMI guess I should have built a reinforced concrete bunker to store mine in.  Then maybe the guy wouldn't have totaled it as he sped down the street.  He might have jumped the retaining wall, and crashed into the porch if the car wasn't there. though...

Drunk/high/phone distracted or just plain stupid? 

The responding officer told the tow truck driver to be careful because he found a meth pipe in the truck.

The truck pushed my car up onto the sidewalk, then 3 feet across the sidewalk into the concrete retaining wall in front of the house.

The driver fled on foot.

That sucks wolf

Had the all 4 TPM changed out, old ones were dead. EVAP purge solenoid changed. Ordered air filter, cabin air filter ,plugs and coils for tune up. Looking up for brakes now.
 

Installed the new air filter. And found out I ordered the wrong spark plugs, non returnable off fleabay.  Doh!   
  

And had a new set of tires installed yesterday as well...  Holeeeee carp.  When did a set of 4 tires get to be $1000+?

Scout vehicle, but still.
Bought/installed a n.o.s. Honda C70 Passport front basket for the rear rack of my CT70 clone.
(pic included of "Whitey" but not current will update later)
Increasing cargo carrying/utility by 100%, and making it more of a hunting rig than it was previously.
Currently working on getting QD mounts for a single wheel bicycle cargo trailer like I had on my old one.
(Pic of Blue included for reference)
I frequently ride this from Tucson to Phoenix, as well as to campgrounds up to 250mi away.
2 lane all the way of course, but it does alright even with me (250lb)
and the current amount of cargo (80-100lb including my backpack water and extra fuel) gets 70mpg pinned near 60mph,
and 112mpg if I cruise at a decent 35-45mph.
This isn't my b.o.v. but a scout ahead vehicle if it comes to that.
The b.o.v. is a '98 Mazda MPV (pic attached).

Very nice SD.  "Scout vehicle" requires more explanation, is this coming along with the MPV if you need to bugout? 

And thanks for the reminder to lub and turn my trailer hitch pin

Quote from: Crosscut on August 13, 2022, 02:21:02 PMVery nice SD.  "Scout vehicle" requires more explanation, is this coming along with the MPV if you need to bugout? 

The "scout vehicle" thing...

The least likely to be completely choked route to our b.o.l. is just over 100mi of farm easements, game trails,
and semi private roads across southern AZ.
So the "scout" part would be me driving @1-2mi ahead glassing/checking for obstacles, washes, etc
which I feel might be a bit much for the "soft-roader", It's a fairly capable off road vehicle, surprisingly so.
But it's going to be dragging the Apache (1900lbs dry) with extra food, water, ammo, and clothes (2200-3000lbs loaded)
so take about 50-75% off of any (questionable) off-road capability it may have to begin with.
So scouting/trail clearing ahead seems like it's going to be fairly important for us... Am I going overboard explaining this?

The bike is more capable than it's stock specs would lead one to believe. (pic included)
I've rode over Mt Lemmon over the control road several times on this one. (route pic included)
The semi-auto trans thing was something I've loved on bikes since I had a CT90 back in the early 2000's
I broke my ankle on Red Top mountain in Ga trail riding,
and was able to start the bike in third gear and still ride home without having to shift.
I only wish the Clone had both brakes on the handlebars like the 90 had,
because I'd have to stop using only the front brake if that happened now.