1984 Jeep CJ-7 Progress 2011 11 27

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Well we got several tasks started and one very close to being finished.

The one that got started took us further away from a running Jeep, but in the long run will be a step in the right direction. The AMC ignition box is notorious for being bad, and the computer controlled carburetor is notorious for running bad and being a real polluter. The solution is to remove the computer and the ignition box, replace the carborator with a Weber. The removal of the ignition box is called “Nuttering” and is detailed here http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/how-nutter-bypass-522262/  There are a number of Jeeps out there that have tried to pass emissions with the stock setup and have not been able to , done this modification and passed with flying colors. As my Jeep is registered as a Historical vehicle and has no OBDII connector, NY only does a visual inspection of the vehicle and I will pass. Below is what the engine compartment looked like with all the computer wiring and sensors.

	The dash needs to be removed to get to the computer. It also has to be removed because the heat core is leaking and I want to do the blower motor upgrade.
Now you see it now you don’t
We worked our way across unplugging and unscrewing sensors. We did not have to cut one wire, the whole harness was removed in tack with all the vacuum connections, electrical sensors and wiring connections. The whole thing can be reinstall at some future date if desired. The whole operation took less than 2 hours.
	The whole thing will be put away so that if needed it can be reinstalled.
	Now we are ready for the next step, the Weber conversion. This is done so often that Weber actually sells a conversion kit.
The next task was to install the transfer case (see here for the story on why it was removed)
	The first stumbling block was the transmission to transfer case gasket. No one seems to have it. I was sent this one by both Quadratec and Coiz and they are the wrong ones. Jeep dealers have discontinued it so when all else fails. Make it yourself. Lay it out, use a small ballpien hammer and tap around the edge and you have it.
I replaced the seals around the shift rods, removed the transfer case adapter and replace the oil seal in that also. Used an extension and four wheel hub socket, turned around as a seal driver.
	Next was putting the shift lever back on, the plastic bushings were supplied by Coiz in a pay it forward move. THANKS
	It works! I now can shift 4H 2H N 4L
	In she goes, I hope it stays there for awhile.
	Well that is all I can do for now. Quadratec has done it to me again. I ordered an new transmission mount. Asked if it was in stock. Sure. It did not come. Called. Oh it is being shipped direct from the manufacturer, it should be there on Monday. Deceiving at best. Had I been told that I would have ordered from someone that had it that was closer so that I could have completed this task this weekend.