1990 Jeep Wrangler Islander 4wd Question
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Re: 1990 Jeep Wrangler Islander 4wd Question
Everything I can think of works better with the Nutter bypass,
including emissions, but you should make the connections look as stock
as possible so as not to fail the smog check visual:
http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/ignmods.htm
http://www.----------.com/mirror/nutterbypass.htm
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/jnutter1.htm
Speedo:
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoSpeedoGears.htm
http://www.jeeptech.com/javaAps/Speedo.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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NewbieJeepGuy wrote:
>
> I've read up on the 4x4 Posi-Lok and to me it sounds like a better and
> easier install option than fabricating with a bike chain or break cable
> as talked about in the other messages. Yes $190 compared to $20 but I
> would think that the Posi-Lok system might work a bit better. If I'm
> incorrect could someone let me know?
>
> Also if I do the Posi-Lok which bypasses the vacuum actuator system for
> the 4wd could I then do the ignition mod (The Nutter Mod/Bypass) and
> then yank out all the extra crap underneath the hood as Mike states?
> The main quesiton I would have with that is does it affect any of my
> RPM, Fuel, Temp or other gauges by doing this?
>
> One other thing I noticed is that the person that had it the last
> couple of years put a 2" lift on the body and has larger tires on the
> Jeep. So obviously the speedometer is incorrect when driving down the
> road and I found out the fun way. Going 60 MPH is what the gauge read
> but the officer told me I was doing 65 (since it was a 55 he thought he
> would let me know). Is there a quick fix since I'm using larger tires
> with the lift and everything and what would I need to know to buy the
> correct device to get my speedometer back in tune. Yes I know simple
> things but I'm learning.
>
> Thanks again for any help.
>
> Dave
including emissions, but you should make the connections look as stock
as possible so as not to fail the smog check visual:
http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/ignmods.htm
http://www.----------.com/mirror/nutterbypass.htm
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/jnutter1.htm
Speedo:
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoSpeedoGears.htm
http://www.jeeptech.com/javaAps/Speedo.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
NewbieJeepGuy wrote:
>
> I've read up on the 4x4 Posi-Lok and to me it sounds like a better and
> easier install option than fabricating with a bike chain or break cable
> as talked about in the other messages. Yes $190 compared to $20 but I
> would think that the Posi-Lok system might work a bit better. If I'm
> incorrect could someone let me know?
>
> Also if I do the Posi-Lok which bypasses the vacuum actuator system for
> the 4wd could I then do the ignition mod (The Nutter Mod/Bypass) and
> then yank out all the extra crap underneath the hood as Mike states?
> The main quesiton I would have with that is does it affect any of my
> RPM, Fuel, Temp or other gauges by doing this?
>
> One other thing I noticed is that the person that had it the last
> couple of years put a 2" lift on the body and has larger tires on the
> Jeep. So obviously the speedometer is incorrect when driving down the
> road and I found out the fun way. Going 60 MPH is what the gauge read
> but the officer told me I was doing 65 (since it was a 55 he thought he
> would let me know). Is there a quick fix since I'm using larger tires
> with the lift and everything and what would I need to know to buy the
> correct device to get my speedometer back in tune. Yes I know simple
> things but I'm learning.
>
> Thanks again for any help.
>
> Dave
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