Recent content by Pete M

yeah. it's a huge bummer that nothing tells me when the forum software fails. :(

rockrod your account is now active. :) drcomanche your account was already active. have you tried signing in directly? the automatic email doesn't always go out. :(

I didn't recieve an email.

terribly sorry 'bout that. our forum software isn't the greatest. if you forward your screen name to [email protected] I'll activate your account manually. :) --Pete

Yup, that pretty much sums it up. Communication with Gerry has been sporadic at best. Last email I got said he was going up to California later that day to mail the first US Post Office money order.

Yes that's a block on the EGR. Really isn't worth much at 144 mph. :D I assume so, but I don't know if it actually runs. They had it sitting out in the open area when we showed up. Yes, the throttle body went directly to the emptied cowl area. I did find this quoted from an old magazine...

The windshield wipers were apparently removed and the air intake was routed into the drivers side housing. Yup, that's a Dana 35 under there. Also there's a Peugeot backing the 4.0L.

Most of you MJ guys have likely already seen this at the Comanche Club, but I wanted to share this little gem of forgotten Jeep history with everyone else. What you see below is the Worlds Fastest Comanche and holder or the land speed record from 87-89 when Gale Banks beat it in an S-15...

Definitely replace it. And be careful about the cheap replacements. I've heard of guys going through a couple before they found one that doesn't suck in short order. --Pete

Thanks!. :D There should be more pics at http://www.picturetrail.com/petermontie down in the "protection" folder. If you need any shots from other angles, just lemme know. :cheers: Jeep on! --Pete

I had my door stick shut and I eventually found that removing the seat made life much easier for gaining access to the door interior. Jeep on! --Pete

I installed fog/driving lights there and moved turn signal duties to some trailer lights. If I had to do it again, I'd have gone with a better quality fog/driving light. These ones are falling apart. :( Jeep on! --Pete

I recommend 4.56 gears if it sees lots of highway and, if you really truly care about gas mileage (and somehow I doubt that), SLOW DOWN!!! :soapbox: You are never EVER going to get decent gas mileage driving 75 mph in a shoebox on 33s. Another option is get a cheap econo car and watch your mpg...

The wrangler tranny will clock (meaning "rotate") the t-case a bit up higher so it gets close to the floorboards. Some people have found it necessary to hit the floor with a hammer, nothing major though. The plus part of this is a bit more ground clearance. The t-case shifter assembly is...

Barely and no. I'd highly recommend upgrading the front U-joints/axleshafts if you've got 260s and then dump the 35 altogether. I truly wish I'd have gotten to you before you put any money into a Dana 35. :( Yes, and then some.