Sunday, August 31, 2014

Engine Cooling Fan Controller-Temperature Switch HAYDEN 3653

Installed HAYDEN thermostat for my electric fan

control unit

thermostat fitted near top coolant hose, behind   radiator


circuit powered by IGN activated 12V source from in cab fuse box and fan override switch installed below dash, near driver side door





Sunday, August 24, 2014

Speedo gear for upgraded ring/pinion gear and bigger tire

decided to correct speedo reading after lifting 33" tire and 4.56 regearing


http://www.jeepin.com/features/speedogear














Sunday, August 17, 2014

water pump replacement

had a small leak at water pump hole and heard some bearing noise from water pump. Decided to replace and ordered Gates one from Rockauto.















Saturday, August 16, 2014

fabbing Rear bumper end

decided to make an end cap for my rear bumper.

cut existing bu,per for new end design




finished and looks good


starting

cut & fold


welding fold lines from inside


finished welding and now time to grind





spray painted, ready to hang

final look




side view







Monday, June 30, 2014

Chinese XJ with a frame

found this car from friend's backyard. Did some googling and found actually it is chinese Shunghuan brand, called Shjzh213.

The car have an frame, big drum brake front axle, front locking hub (wanda?), front and rear leaf springs. Unfortunately engine, transmission and rear axle was not there, short drive shaft in between transmission and transfer case.

see the photos:










here is some photos from chinese forum

http://bbs.360che.com/thread-342131-1-1.html