JK130 | Custom TDI Diesel Parallel Hybrid Jeep Wrangler with composite camper build.
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GoldiesGarage
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I like it.
straypoet
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Thank you.
I am making slow progress this week, as I am in the middle of a cross-town move, and so not much time to work on the project, but hoping to get some real work done weds-thursday of this week.
straypoet
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Well, the engine is running on the test stand.
Here is a YouTube link:
TDI BHW running on test stand
I bought oil, filter, diesel, and some hose to get it running: $50
Feels good to have it running and know that the ECM reflash went correctly. I am now going to focus on the adaptor.
My cross-town move is complete, and so I can spend time back at the garage again. Back to making progress.
Here is a YouTube link:
TDI BHW running on test stand
I bought oil, filter, diesel, and some hose to get it running: $50
Feels good to have it running and know that the ECM reflash went correctly. I am now going to focus on the adaptor.
My cross-town move is complete, and so I can spend time back at the garage again. Back to making progress.
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Dan Grec
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Wow, it fired right up - that's great!
Does that little engine have glow plugs?
-Dan
straypoet
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Yep, it has a set of glow plugs; but they aren't connected to anything right now. (warm day in Florida, I didn't bother connecting the glow-plug relay)
The ECM has a wire that trips the glow plug relay, and the relay feeds power to the plugs. I think that the ECM decides when it needs the glow plugs based on the oil temp sensor.
I plan to also have a pushbutton that will allow me to trip the glow plugs manually, that way I can keep them lit longer if I have to do a particularly cold start.
The engine did start quickly the first time, but the video was my second start.
I first purged all the air I could get out of the fuel system, but I had to crank about 20 seconds before I saw white smoke, and then it took off.
Not bad for having not been started in almost a year (pulled it out of the car in July of 2020).
straypoet
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I spent yesterday doing more measurements and mockups.
I decided to make the adaptor plate with provisions to be able to mount one of the two e-torque motors to it, but to hold off on actually mounting the second motor until I do some experimentation with the one mounted to the front.
That way I don't paint myself into a corner, but have the flexibility to add a second if needed.
So I am feeling good about progressing on the adaptor.
I ordered a B&M 45195 precision shifter on ebay (slightly used) for $400 the seller is a new member, so slight risk, but we will see.
Photos look good, looks like it was installed, but I see no wear, and it comes with original manual etc., so I figured I would save $150 and get it used. I always choose used for things that aren't consumables if I have the choice.
I have the usual JK 'pops out of 1st gear' problem with this transmission, so I have wanted to buy one of those shifters for a while. I hope it fixes the issue.
Back to the garage tonight!
I decided to make the adaptor plate with provisions to be able to mount one of the two e-torque motors to it, but to hold off on actually mounting the second motor until I do some experimentation with the one mounted to the front.
That way I don't paint myself into a corner, but have the flexibility to add a second if needed.
So I am feeling good about progressing on the adaptor.
I ordered a B&M 45195 precision shifter on ebay (slightly used) for $400 the seller is a new member, so slight risk, but we will see. Photos look good, looks like it was installed, but I see no wear, and it comes with original manual etc., so I figured I would save $150 and get it used. I always choose used for things that aren't consumables if I have the choice.
I have the usual JK 'pops out of 1st gear' problem with this transmission, so I have wanted to buy one of those shifters for a while. I hope it fixes the issue.
Back to the garage tonight!
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straypoet
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Thank you for that suggestion. I believe I will be ordering one of those guide plates.
When I order the oil filter relocation plate (also made by Whitbread) I will likely order the transmission upgrade at the same time.
Thanks again!
straypoet
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Well I bought a plasma cutter.
I tried to go cheap and just use abrasive tools to make the adaptor plate, but I finally decided to order a plasma cutter.
It will be nice to have, I probably should have done it at the beginning of the project. I am working on other parts of the project until it comes.
I tried to go cheap and just use abrasive tools to make the adaptor plate, but I finally decided to order a plasma cutter.
It will be nice to have, I probably should have done it at the beginning of the project. I am working on other parts of the project until it comes.
Expedition Essentials
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Love this! Keep up the good work
straypoet
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Very minor update;
Sorry for the slow updates lately, I have been working on the adaptor, and some body work, but still not much to show for it yet.
I will be in Oregon for a few days this week, so I won't get a lot done this weekend; but in project related news; I ended up not getting the B&M 45195 precision shifter that I ordered from EBAY; as the seller never shipped it. Oh well, it happens when you deal with new sellers.
So I got a refund, and will probably order again when I see another deal pop up.
So I will deduct the $400 from my expenditures tally. Slightly annoying, but oh well.
Sorry for the slow updates lately, I have been working on the adaptor, and some body work, but still not much to show for it yet.
I will be in Oregon for a few days this week, so I won't get a lot done this weekend; but in project related news; I ended up not getting the B&M 45195 precision shifter that I ordered from EBAY; as the seller never shipped it. Oh well, it happens when you deal with new sellers.
So I got a refund, and will probably order again when I see another deal pop up.
So I will deduct the $400 from my expenditures tally. Slightly annoying, but oh well.
