Recent content by jls095

Yes, that is exactly what I'm saying. Seems to me that it should be angled upwards a bit more. The TC is angled down at 3* and the DS slope is 10*. Thus, the TC/DS angle is 7* and the pinion/DS angle is 10* (as mentioned in my prior post). These seem pretty close, no? Not quite sure I follow...

To follow up on this... The driveshaft slope is 10* and I measured the pinion angle to be roughly 0* based on measurements take on the face of the yoke and on the flat spots on either side of the diff cover in the back. This equates to a 10* pinion / driveshaft angle. I found a previous...

It's a fully assembled rear axle, with new gears, new discs, etc. I'll be calling ECGS first thing on Monday.

DS u-joints are original (101k on them). I have some new ones laying around so I'll change them this afternoon and report back. Nevertheless, I had no issues with the 8.25, which from my understanding has a very similar pinion length.

Hi all, I just wrapped up installing a Dana 44 rear axle that I purchased from East Coast Gear Supply (they make new casting, bolt in axle assemblies). I just went on a few test runs this morning and now have a vibration / shudder that starts at 20mph and picks up with speed. It lessens a bit...

Maybe he meant c-clip eliminator? Edit: Johnnie Walker figured it out

Does anyone have experience with 2.5" Skyjacker Softride leaf springs? I'm looking for a good quality 2" leaf spring and recently found these. Unfortunately, there are no reviews online and I can't find anything on the forums. Aside from these, seems as though there are a few ~1" options and...

I will check the coil rail / spark. While the rail does fire in pairs, 5 and 6 are not matched together. 1 and 6 are matched and 2 and 5 are matched. What's the best way to check for a spark? I could do something like this video... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk_8TKMwyPo Redsnake - I...

Another update: When I replaced the head I put new copper NGK plugs in. I pulled them today and found this: Plugs 1-4 show signs of combustion, while plugs 5 and 6 are totally clean. I confirmed yesterday that the fuel rail has good pressure and there is no leakdown issue. All fuel injectors...

Yes, stays pegged to 49psi. Will confirm again tomorrow. Doesn't appear to be a leak down issue either. Another idea...could be a gas issue? The gas is 2-3 months old at this point, which I think it approaching the life span for 10% ethanol gas.

Ok update... I confirmed that the fuel rail has good pressure (49psi). This led me to believe that perhaps the injectors had dried out and gummed up in the 2 months they've been out and exposed. I ordered new injectors and just got around to installing them. They had no effect. To recap: Jeep...

Per the 2000 FSM the fuel filter located in the gas tank (requires dropping tank) and is supposed to be a lifetime part. Given that I didn't have a no start issue prior to the head swap, it should be fine.

Ordered a gauge (will be in tomorrow) to check pressure at rail. Will report back when I have a number. I have not changed the fuel filter. Talyn - I misstated above. I did not prime the oil pump, I bled the fuel rail by turning the ignition on and off a few times. I'm thinking that maybe...

Just ran it. Before I started it, I primed it a few times. The first time it ran for about 15 seconds then stalled out. While it was running it sounded mechanically fine (no knocking, tapping, etc.). Then I waited a minute and started it again. It started but almost immediately stalled out. I...

There's oil in the head and on top of each of the rocker arms, so I don't think oil circulation is an issue (at least in the 10 seconds it's been running). I'm going to put it back together and run it later. Russ - I was under the impression that lifter preload didn't need to be adjusted...