6.) 5-1-10 Update

(Resurfaced flywheel ready for new clutch.)

( Transmission and NP231 transfer case reassembled and cleaned)



(Slip yoke kit install finished and new yoke centerline measurement is 3.800 inches.)




(New chain and short output shaft installed... This kit required the removal of the 2 needle bearing sets)





(Yoke center line distance to back of transfercase 9.800 inches.)

Well it's been a few weeks since my last posting so I thought I better give an update on the progress.... My last post I was working on putting in the slip yoke eliminator kit on the transfer case, that has been finished and cleaned up a bit... Bian Kaspick came over the other night and helped me finish the install...It was really a help to have another set of hands holding everything in place when putting all those parts back together..Thanks Brian..We ended up installing a new chain in the transfer case. The chain sprockets and gear sets looked to still be in good shape. The hard facing of the gears showed little wear so I left them alone. From the pictures you can see how much of a difference the new length is now from the old...The transfer case is now back on the transmission and the new clutch and resurfaced flywheel are both on the engine... The other night James and I married up the engine and transmission and it's ready to be put back into the Jeep....

3.) Credit where credit is due

I have had a lot of help during this build and I just wanted to take a moment to thank those that have helped with this project and are still helping, either with contributing ideas or spending countless hours in the shop... My son Andrew has been doing a lot of the grunt work for me, cleaning parts, grinding on the frame, holding things in place while doing mock ups, and just hanging out with dear 'ole dad in the shop.... My step son Jim Reyna has been a big help in the fab areas and spending a lot of late nights this past month helping me get things done and keeping me motivated on the project....

Brian Kaspick has been a big driving force on this project with tons of cool ideas and innovative solutions to problems that arise during a fab project of this scale... I truly appreciate the help that they have been giving me.... Thanks guys!!! It's amazing how fast the amount of man hours accumulates on a project like this and we are not at the half way point yet....

I also want to thank those who let me borrow some equipment to aide me in the fabrication... My folks for letting me borrow their plasma cutter.... Also my uncle for letting me use his MIG welder... With out those two major items the fab work would have never been possible...