Run to the Hills! - Jason's Completely Stalled Colorado GTFO Build

This is great Brett, thanks!

 

Looks like you need some .125 SS Waterjet cut and CNC formed and my beer fridge is fairly empty....

 

Yes sir, you got it! I'm up off of 108, almost right across from the Ball plant.

Wait, hold up a sec...you have access to such things?!?!

 

on the daily.

Cutting 1.5" thick 6061 is pretty amazing.

Some shock tools I cut out.

 

Well, the last day or so has been frustrating. I finally got my winch stuff mounted and wired, and everything turned on as expected. However, the winch will NOT power out or in at all. I get good positive solenoid sounds from the contactor, but not a damn thing otherwise.

I suppose my dumbass could have wired it wrong, but I really doubt it. But at this point, that would be an easier fix.

For now, I’m going to finish up the last few things that I need to get down before I leave for RT tomorrow. If I have time to troubleshoot it before I go, I will.

@Gramps, any thoughts as to what I might be dealing with? Thanks in advance.

 

Anyone of the 1st Gen peeps out there adjusted the clutch on a 5-speed? Is it pretty straightforward? Unfortunately, the only other clutch I’ve adjusted was on my CJ-5, which was definitely not hydraulic. Within the last day or two, it’s been a little tougher to get into 1st and Reverse.

Anyway, I’m searching the interwebz now, but if anyone wants to chime in, I’d appreciate it!

 

That could the cup or syncros. Adjusting the clutch is easy though.

 

Thanks, Monte!

With the low mileage on the truck and he fact that the PO replaces the pedal bushings, I’m hoping it’s just the adjustment.

Anything to watch out for when I adjust it? One thing I did notice was that the fluid definitely needs to be flushed when I get back. It’s starting to look nasty.

 

just throwing this out there, but all your fluids are topped off? I'm assuming they are

 

Well getting into reverse has been an inherent problem on out tranny for ever. 1st though is usually due to the syncro or just the shift fork ball which is also super easy to swap in a new one and cheap.

Adjustment is just at the pedal. Pretty straight forward with a 12mm and 14 mm. FSM has some stuff about how much play in the pedal there should be....can't remember off the top of my head

 

Good idea, Jake, but yeah, the clutch fluid level is fine. I’m almost certain that it’s the adjustment. It’s always been a bit too far toward being not fully disengaged when the pedal is depressed. I think it finally is at a point where it’s a problem.

 

Awesome!

Thanks again for being available, dude. I wasn’t intending to be scrambling at the last minute, but work completely torpedoed my plans this week.

 

I don't think there is such of a thing as not scrambling before a trip haha

 

Fucking truth.

 

@NYCO ran into this with his new winch. It has something to do with remote control syncing. Take a look at the instructions on that. I know after a bit @NYCO started working.

 

Update - I heard you need to hold the in and out buttons down for a few minutes while in programming mode. Once the remote syncs the motor will begin to move.

 

So you’re saying I should have read the instructions?!

It worked!!!!!!!!

Eric, I owe you and @NYCO some good beers or a shot or something. You guys fucking rock!

 

Hey I should have the truck fixed by 10. If you need help with yours I'm available after that to lend a hand. Don't worry I won't come to BS like we always do just to get this pig done.

 

You’re the man, Ray! I appreciate it, but we’re already on the road!