New lifters are installed. Also figured out how the alternator and ac brackets work. Also, no idea where the ac bolts ended up…
#jeep #jeepxj #xj #engine #jeep40l

Well... after assembling this other engine (after learning the TJ short block wont work well in my XJ), on a hunch, I checked the pushrod length - it seemed like there was excessive preload on the hydraulic lifters. Turns out, they were 0.200" too long.
I figure this difference is from the aftermarket (Hesco) head, and roller rockers. Either way, the correct rods are in the mail.
#engine #jeepxj #jeep40l #jeep #xj

Engine update. Timing is done. Grank girdle and dip stick are done.
#jeep #xj #jeepxj #engine #jeep40l

I got a small chuckle out of this…
#offroad #jeepxj #xj #bernie

From The Fallen last summer. I thought for sure i was going to have panel damage.
#offroad #4x4 #4wd #jeep #rockcrawling #jeepxj #xj #offroading

Part of being the guy with the camera is i don’t have many shots of my own Jeep. Especially when I’m driving. Occassionally I sneak one in though.
#offroad #4x4 #4wd #rockcrawling #jeepxj #jeep #xj

Deadmann Pass, Mammoth Lakes, CA

#EasternSierra #photography #Jeep #MammothLakes #XJ

Man, i miss my jeep. Middle monkey on Milts mile. Was too far passenger.
#offroad #4x4 #4wd #jeep #rockcrawling #xj

Testing an app with a jeep photo post. #jeep #jeepxj #engine #xj

Kind of a crazy weekend. Now to get the new motor ready to install.
#jeep #offroad #4x4 #XJ #4wd

Cadillac says the future of off roading is this. Pic1

Challenge accepted. Pic2

#Cadillac #OffRoad #Jeep #XJ

¨ ZOMG, why did you go quick disconnect?"

Because your face.

Nah, really, I just fancied it. Works, and spares me the chasing down 12-13mm wrenches... The factory terminals were different size hex nuts. Because fuck you, customer.

#Jeep #Cherokee #XJ #battery

I still have a half-mind to go full Marine terminal on this, but it's working VERY well, for now.

We shall see. ::ominous camera cut off::

#Jeep #Cherokee #XJ #battery

POOF!

Like magic.

#Jeep #Cherokee #XJ #battery.

Make it bling!

#Jeep #Cherokee #XJ #battery

Then, you crush them. ::tightens fist imperiously::

Shown positive/+ side, but the neg/- underwent similar treatment.

Mwah. Hwah. Hwah.

#Jeep #Cherokee #XJ #battery

A while ago, I had to replace a defective battery.

In the spirit of a once-over in that area, I floated re-doing the cables, but decided to just refit them.

First, be merciless. ::snip::

#Jeep #Cherokee #XJ #battery #cables

In the spirit of "don't fuck shit up unless you are 117% sure you can repair to original form or fix it better" I am going with INERTIA, and just trimming the stupid offset tie down, padding the other side. For now.

#Jeep #XJ #battery #AGM #Optima

Gonna be kinda interesting, because the Yellow Top #Optima #AGMBattery 34 group has side posts (GM standard), and the battery tray in the #Cherokee #XJ is a bit tight.

Should be ok, but maybe I will have to get CREATIVE with the accessories' wires.

Might also be an idea to do a re-hash of wires, because... 25+yrs on that sucker. But that might be for later. Wires seem fine and do their job, as long as the battery doesn't take a dump on the bed.

Frustrating about Optima going to shit. Blagh.

@booty @nate or a Jimny :D

But I rock 31 MTZ Bajas on my #XJ, and she looks alright... AND has gone more places (AND crawled out of those places!) than most of the MallCrawler Bros with their silly 37s.

Factory axles. Yes.