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Re: 1969 Patrol, Take 2: Action!

PostPosted: Mon Jul 22, 2019 7:38 am
by yitzac1990
Yeah I didnt think that side would be a big deal, and now that the engine is in I dont want to take it back out! I think getting to the spark plug to change it wont be too bad. I will find out soon as I will be putting in new plugs anyways.

Last night I got some minor stuff done as well as finished the engine bay relay/fuse center!

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Re: 1969 Patrol, Take 2: Action!

PostPosted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 7:40 am
by yitzac1990
Last night I got deeper into wiring. I have enough setup to turn the engine over using the key, and it worked great!

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Re: 1969 Patrol, Take 2: Action!

PostPosted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:52 am
by mdawg4x4
I'm surprised you had that much clearance around the steering column. But tight in many places!

Re: 1969 Patrol, Take 2: Action!

PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2019 12:18 pm
by yitzac1990
mdawg4x4 wrote:I'm surprised you had that much clearance around the steering column. But tight in many places!


yes, definitely glad I beat in the sides of the firewall while the engine was still out, that's for sure. I just wish I cut out the corner sections completely and welded in new metal plate. now that the engine is in, i think i will just deal with it how it is.

Re: 1969 Patrol, Take 2: Action!

PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:53 pm
by yitzac1990
who says jeep parts dont fit patrols?!?! Just installed these jeep hold downs on the hood and they work great!

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Im about to start making the exhaust, too!

Re: 1969 Patrol, Take 2: Action!

PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:00 pm
by Esteban
Great!

The modern look of the hold downs with the patina makes for an awesome picture!

Re: 1969 Patrol, Take 2: Action!

PostPosted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 8:17 am
by yitzac1990
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKUJUvHRI84

video of the engine running after starting the exhaust routing! I seem to be having fuel issues I think, and that is why it wants to die under throttle. Will hopefully be figured out soon.

Re: 1969 Patrol, Take 2: Action!

PostPosted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:45 pm
by yitzac1990
Here is my custom gauge panel populated:

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the switch on top right is the wiper switch. I still have to cut the screw that I used as a set screw. P.S., yes it is made from wood lol

Re: 1969 Patrol, Take 2: Action!

PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:18 pm
by yitzac1990
So I think I got all the wiring done on the patrol!! But, does anyone have an OEM 3 position (off, low, high) headlight switch they could sell??

Re: 1969 Patrol, Take 2: Action!

PostPosted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:05 pm
by yitzac1990
Got the engine running good now!

https://youtu.be/e77C_iSLPB0