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<blockquote data-quote="RangerRick" data-source="post: 435866" data-attributes="member: 19360"><p>This past weekend:</p><p>Getting the engine crane back into working shape and preparing to get the driveline all mocked up so I can position it in the vehicle. The engine crane and stand have been sitting out on the side of the house so some maintenance was in order to make them functional and safe again. When I moved from a 1300 sq. ft. shop to a 500 sq. ft. shop, I lost a lot of storage where these sorts of things were kept. Now getting things back in order so I can use them on this project. </p><p></p><p>In the last week of June the Jeep finally went back in the garage for the first time since I moved almost 2 1/2 years ago. I am able to do a lot more on it whereas when it was parked in the steep driveway tools and parts were constantly rolling down into the street below if they got away while doing work. Another advantage.... level ground. I do miss the old 70 foot long double driveway with gates at the end the old house had. Trade-offs!</p><p></p><p>Received the clutch and pressure plate a week ago and now I am hunting down cover bolts and bellhousing bolts.</p><p></p><p>I will post some pictures SOON when I start bolting everything up together and when I install the adaptor on the transfer case because this may be of interest to other CJ/YJ/TJ owners contemplating doing a transmission swap where an adapter is needed.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I am getting much closer now that almost all the parts have been gathered up to mocking up and final installation. </p><p></p><p>Been working on my 40' sailboat at the same time installing all new NMEA electronics and LED lighting. Also installing dinghy davits and a solar array so that I can go cruise and live off the grid for a while. Both boating and Jeeping are expensive time consuming hobbies but I think they are well worth it. The kids love going on adventures in both and always seem to have the time of their lives so it makes it all worth it in the end to me.</p><p></p><p>RR</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RangerRick, post: 435866, member: 19360"] This past weekend: Getting the engine crane back into working shape and preparing to get the driveline all mocked up so I can position it in the vehicle. The engine crane and stand have been sitting out on the side of the house so some maintenance was in order to make them functional and safe again. When I moved from a 1300 sq. ft. shop to a 500 sq. ft. shop, I lost a lot of storage where these sorts of things were kept. Now getting things back in order so I can use them on this project. In the last week of June the Jeep finally went back in the garage for the first time since I moved almost 2 1/2 years ago. I am able to do a lot more on it whereas when it was parked in the steep driveway tools and parts were constantly rolling down into the street below if they got away while doing work. Another advantage.... level ground. I do miss the old 70 foot long double driveway with gates at the end the old house had. Trade-offs! Received the clutch and pressure plate a week ago and now I am hunting down cover bolts and bellhousing bolts. I will post some pictures SOON when I start bolting everything up together and when I install the adaptor on the transfer case because this may be of interest to other CJ/YJ/TJ owners contemplating doing a transmission swap where an adapter is needed. I am getting much closer now that almost all the parts have been gathered up to mocking up and final installation. Been working on my 40' sailboat at the same time installing all new NMEA electronics and LED lighting. Also installing dinghy davits and a solar array so that I can go cruise and live off the grid for a while. Both boating and Jeeping are expensive time consuming hobbies but I think they are well worth it. The kids love going on adventures in both and always seem to have the time of their lives so it makes it all worth it in the end to me. RR [/QUOTE]
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