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In this episode I introduce J-Fawkit, the 1976 Jeep J10 that's been leaking on my lawn for the last few years. I give a quick overview of the drivetrain and axles, then swap a gas tank, throw some new brake lines and master cylinder in, and repair some fuel lines. Unfortunately I then sold this project, so this is the one and only episode.

In Episode 2 of the LBP XJ Cherokee Project I build a skid plate for the gas tank.

In Episode 1 I build a rear bumper for the LBP XJ Jeep Cherokee project.

Episode 3 of the LBP XJ Cherokee project - A front winch bumper is built for the LBP Cherokee. A Smittybuilt XRC 9500 winch is installed on it. The rear bumper and gas tank skidplate are also painted.

In this episode of the Mercedes OM617 swapped Comanche I just get my bearings around the project again, having taken such a long break from it, and then "install" a transfercase.

In this episode I test fit and then make room in the engine bay on my 1989 Jeep Comanche for the Mercedes OM617 diesel and build appropriate motor mounts.

In this episode I demonstrate DIY flywheel balancing, if somewhat unsuccessfully, and then walk through the installation of the Doomsday Diesel Mercedes OM617 to Jeep AX-15 adapter. However I use a New Process Gear NV3550 instead of the Asin AX-15.

In this video I go over the two available adapters for mating the Mercedes OM617 diesel to the Jeep AX-15 transmission for the Project Special Reserve Jeep Comanche. The two kits available as of now are the Doomsday Diesel and Mercedes Diesel 4x4 kit, and I discuss the contents and construction of both kits and explain why I choose to proceed with the Doomsday Diesel kit. Jeep engine to transmission dowels P/N J4005148

In this episode I introduce you to my latest project, the Special Reserve Jeep Comanche, which will I will be swapping a Mercedes Benz OM617 diesel into. The Comanche is stripped to be ready for the swap, with the engine, transmission, and gas tank removed, a fuel sender function check is conducted and explained, a trailer hitch is built to help move the truck around, and lastly the donor car is brought into the shop and stripped.

A how-to, or maybe a how-not-to, on building your own DIY welding cart from mostly scrap and leftover materials. Is it good? Maybe. Is it cheap? Yes. Should you build one yourself? I don't know!

A quick how to on extracting a stubborn broken bolt. Or is it a how not to? Who knows, watch the video and find out!

Do you ever buy something you shouldn't? I do all the time, especially with vehicles. Here I have my latest suspect purchase, which I hope to happily cruise off into the sunset with. Of course that would require finding time between the other projects. The car is a 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and here is the start of our journey together. Project Upggrayed - With two Gs for a double dose of G body [something].