Midwest Land Rover Rally. May 16-18

[Beagle Bones]

1/2 a step closer to making the MRR. I just fired up the Buggy for the first time in maybe 6 months to check a few changes as well as see if she still purrs like she did prior. Rest assured the FP still screams. I hate to disappoint.

Because I'm too lazy to search, anyone have a normal operating temp for the '97 4.0? My temp gauge is operational and I'm no longer short circuiting the coolant system. I get a reading of less than 190* after idling for a bit then a steady race of the motor for ~ 2 minutes.

I'll get her back down off the jack stands then get back to the Ford's transmission problem as soon as my new to tap arrives. Yes that's right, I've got to drill, tap, insert a Keensert(sp?) - basically a heli-coil into two bolt holes of the trans.

 

[Buddy]

Because I'm too lazy to search, anyone have a normal operating temp for the '97 4.0? My temp gauge is operational and I'm no longer short circuiting the coolant system.

Mine sits at a solid 185' after it's all warmed up.

 

[Beagle Bones]

^^ Awesome. Good to Know. ^^ I still want to replace the gauge that I installed because I needed one, to a better quality lower range gauge. Currently running a 130 - 280* gauge.
Last year I had no idea what temp I was running when the motor shifted to high idle because, I'm guessing it was getting hot. Hopefully my coolant routing changes have solved this issue.

 

[AfiRover]

^^^^^^^^^^and whats this got to do with been scared to run the trails ????^^^^^^^

man up Mike lets run this this mess:smilelol:

 

[Flyfish]

I may be in now... I followed Beagle through the rock gardens etc with no prob. I'm happy to do stupid stuff, but do we know if the REALLY bad stuff in MI has a "plan b" option? Hard to tell from the YouTube videos.

I'll try anything twice, three times if it tastes good, but I'd like to stick with just one caved-in door....

Anyone know???

 

[fishEH]

Anyone know???

I'll give them a call tomorrow and see how many the obstacles have bypasses or alternate routes. When I spokenwith them before it sounded like they were somewhat able to tailor trails taken specifically for the group.

 

[lunchbox]

Getting ready

 

[Flyfish]

Getting ready

Ummm, where are you gonna attach the orange flag???

 

[fishEH]

Looks good, Chad! I've got an on board air setup I want to get done as well as a Saginaw pump upgrade. 11 days in OBX isn't going to help me get that done, LOL.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE update: MI is about 300 acres, the same size as Cliffs for anybody familiar with that place. I just spoke with them about the difficulty. Most obstacles are optional or have bypasses. He recommended we not do the toughest trail in there because it's guaranteed body/window damage on a Disco. He said there are still plenty of challenging trails to have fun on in MI and the guide can pick/choose what trails to go on based upon the vehicles in the group.
Tick tock, so far it's just me signed up.

 

[lunchbox]

Ummm, where are you gonna attach the orange flag???

Your mom is going to hold it out the window for me.

 

[Flyfish]

Looks good, Chad! I've got an on board air setup I want to get done as well as a Saginaw pump upgrade. 11 days in OBX isn't going to help me get that done, LOL.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE update: MI is about 300 acres, the same size as Cliffs for anybody familiar with that place. I just spoke with them about the difficulty. Most obstacles are optional or have bypasses. He recommended we not do the toughest trail in there because it's guaranteed body/window damage on a Disco. He said there are still plenty of challenging trails to have fun on in MI and the guide can pick/choose what trails to go on based upon the vehicles in the group.
Tick tock, so far it's just me signed up.

Brett, thanks for the info bossman! Sounds like a game time decision.

Your mom is going to hold it out the window for me.

Very childish and disrespectful! (Pretty funny though!)

 

[fishEH]

Hmmm, no can do the ole "Game time decision". Need to book it a couple weeks out, hence the May 1st registration deadline for M.I. Sorry Holmes.

 

[AfiRover]

well as it turn out ill be bringing the camry as i crashed up the ford psd this weekend :-(

 

[fishEH]

Bummer. Does PT have his own tow vehicle or was he using your PSD?

 

[AfiRover]

he has his own psd now

 

[Beagle Bones]

It won't be called in for towing duties though.

 

[AfiRover]

I'm almost on the road again

 

[ArmyRover]

My diff swap is done, now I just need to sort out my LT95 vacuum cdl. Looks like it's not working.

 

[fishEH]

No Paypals came in for Mission Impossible other than mine, so we'll just have to try to break stuff in the regular park.

 

[lunchbox]

Been too busy getting the trucks ready.