This is the site where I will record for posterity my attempt to install a junkyard turbocharger on my 1962 Jeep CJ 5 with the original (and freshly rebuilt) 134 F head. I do not purport to be a turbocharging expert. I have never done it before. Thinking of doing it yourself? Cool, let me know how it goes. Your application blows up, sucks to be you, just as it will suck if I blow my stuff up. Know your limits. The only failure I take responsibility for is my own.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
I can taste it
Built the double wall base for the remote carburetor mount the other day with Dad. I admit, I returned to the manly machine shop for this one. It will allow me to pump hot water through the base of the carb, then through the turbo and back to the motor. Hopefully this will keep the carburetor form icing at boost. Worst case I would need to wrap it with some insulation to hold the heat in. I have also confirmed that silicone boost hose will stand up to the gasoline vapor so all I have to do now is rebuild the turbo, figure out and buy the hose I need and then connect. Weather has been bad, and the wife is less than thrilled with the various projects so it might be a while yet but it seems like sucess before the warm days of spring is assured!
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