Another lil something.....

crash2 · Feb 2, 2016

This belongs to matt (did a bunch of work on his old TJ) and has been sitting untouched for far too long. Its a BNS chassis.

Has LS1/TH400/Atlas with 60's. Besides needing wiring there is a bunch of small stuff that needs to be addressed but all the big stuff is in place. Matt is a super cool guy and looking forward to getting this done so he can get out and have fun with it..

crash2 · Feb 3, 2016

So I spent a couple hours going thru the boxes of stuff to see whats there and whats not.

Still evaluating the rig and probably going to take an area at a time. This is the first issue I saw. The res tank is mounted to the chassis with a 90 degree fitting to the pump--thats not going to last long..

So the hose looks to be 1/2" so I will need to order some -8 fittings. Now since its p/s do I need to use special hose? All the kits I have used I always used the hose that came with it.

WHITE TRASH1 · Feb 3, 2016

When I worked parts we sold regular fuel line and what we called H hose. It was all Weatherhead but the H was rated for oils. Any hose shops hold have it if the local parts house doesnt.

jprcrpr94 · Feb 3, 2016

crash said:
So I spent a couple hours going thru the boxes of stuff to see whats there and whats not.

Still evaluating the rig and probably going to take an area at a time. This is the first issue I saw. The res tank is mounted to the chassis with a 90 degree fitting to the pump--thats not going to last long..

So the hose looks to be 1/2" so I will need to order some -8 fittings. Now since its p/s do I need to use special hose? All the kits I have used I always used the hose that came with it.

Napa can make you any sort of high pressure hose you need. That's where we used to get a lot of our hydraulic lines made when I was driving for JL

Todd1803 · Feb 3, 2016

Isn't the reservoir side low pressure? Seems trans cooler line should work.

crash2 · Feb 3, 2016

Ok so looking at using some Aeroquip fittings with AQP sockless hose

DHR Darren · Feb 3, 2016

That is a good looking rig. :awesomework:

crash2 · Feb 3, 2016

DHR Darren said:
That is a good looking rig. :awesomework:

With lots of good parts used in it...

I was also told to break it in when done :redneck:

DHR Darren · Feb 3, 2016

crash said:
With lots of good parts used in it...

I was also told to break it in when done :redneck:

Exactly!
That's what I like about it, great parts, very well packaged & just such a solid piece.

It will be a fun break in period!:redneck:

dickwart · Feb 4, 2016

Love those chassis. Fun guys to wheel with too! :redneck:

crash2 · Feb 6, 2016

So this is one thi g thst is bugging me..

Jay W · Feb 6, 2016

A hose that's not connected?

79chevy39.5's · Feb 6, 2016

seems like a shorter tank or some tube over it would make it seem more secure

crash2 · Feb 7, 2016

Exposure

DHR Darren · Feb 7, 2016

crash said:
Exposure

This.
I would skin around it in 16 gauge steel with removable/accessible panels so no part of the cell or fittings/lines/filler were exposed.

crash2 · Feb 7, 2016

DHR Darren said:
This.
I would skin around it in 16 gauge steel with removable/accessible panels so no part of the cell or fittings/lines/filler were exposed.

Unfortunately thing gauge steel isn't going to protect it from what I fear. Its kinda in the hit zone--from rolling over of laying on its back. Something thin tin won't protect it from.

DHR Darren · Feb 7, 2016

crash said:
Unfortunately thing gauge steel isn't going to protect it from what I fear. Its kinda in the hit zone--from rolling over of laying on its back. Something thin tin won't protect it from.

That's what I thought you were looking at as was I.
It would help with a framework of 3/4" tube.
I also look at that & see how much it would help to move all fittings & lines to the front wall of the cell. That would be more work but also be alot safer than on top.
A guy could also make a custom cell to the rig, that would be the best option.

crash2 · Feb 7, 2016

DHR Darren said:
That's what I thought you were looking at as was I.
It would help with a framework of 3/4" tube.
I also look at that & see how much it would help to move all fittings & lines to the front wall of the cell. That would be more work but also be alot safer than on top.
A guy could also make a custom cell to the rig, that would be the best option.

My preferred option for sure is to dump that fuel cell. There is a bunch of room for a lay down style but......... Just trying to work within what we have...

It will work--just not "how" I would have done it if ya know what I am saying :awesomework:

Clark · Feb 7, 2016

A spare tire mounted over that would protect it. Or cut off the front tube work and put a radiator in front.

DHR Darren · Feb 7, 2016

crash said:
My preferred option for sure is to dump that fuel cell. There is a bunch of room for a lay down style but......... Just trying to work within what we have...

It will work--just not "how" I would have done it if ya know what I am saying :awesomework:

I know exactly what you mean.
I am anxious to see the finished product! :awesomework: