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Only counts is you asked him if he liked Jeeps too :cheesy:
jdofmemi
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Weebz
Caught the Bug
. That was a one time deal for you and Bill and I did it. I can’t push my luck too far.
wjtstudios
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That was hilarious that day. Ahh, good times.
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
wjtstudios
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Well, I figured out why my PSC pump belt wasn’t running straight.
All 4 Allen bolts were sheared off in the mount but enough threads were there to hold the mount together but not tight.
It looks like the mount came in contact with the engine mount causing those little bolts to fail.
I guess at this point, I’m going to clearance the engine mount and find new bolts. Any other thoughts?? The threads were good in the mount.
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
All 4 Allen bolts were sheared off in the mount but enough threads were there to hold the mount together but not tight.
It looks like the mount came in contact with the engine mount causing those little bolts to fail.
I guess at this point, I’m going to clearance the engine mount and find new bolts. Any other thoughts?? The threads were good in the mount.
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
bmkrinne
Active Member
Bill, looks like you found the problem with an easy effective solution. At least the Allen screws were your weak link in the assembly. I agree with you, liberal clearance of the mount and reinstall with new Allen screws and belt. Not sure if you can get away with just clearancing the PSC Mount. It’s doubtful that damage was done to the pump or fittings/hydro lines but a good thorough visual inspection should tell.
Good luck!
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wjtstudios
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Thanks Brian! It’s almost always a combination of factors. I’m guessing shitty steel in the bolts and a good hit on the mount did the damage.
And yes, the belt and lines are good.
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
MericaMade
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Wow thank god that held through the trip for you. I'd go out on a limb and agree that it's shity Hardware.
Interested to see what you do because after watching you guys move your steering so much easier in Moab I'm really taking a good hard look into PSC.
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Interested to see what you do because after watching you guys move your steering so much easier in Moab I'm really taking a good hard look into PSC.
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wjtstudios
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I just need to cut off this little point.
Once I have the mount back together, I’ll bolt it up and see how much I need clearance
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
Andy5160
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OverlanderJK
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How is it hitting the motor mount? Something seems off. You shouldn’t have to clearance the bracket.
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jeffj
Caught the Bug
Damn Bill, It could of been a hell of a lot worse. I’m glad you found it before you shredded your belt or worse.
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wjtstudios
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The upper corner was bent out towards the PSC mount. Don’t know if that was like that from the factory or what but that engine has never been out.
I just cut a little the corner off. Plenty of room, now.
You can see on the piece that it would rub or catch.
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
wjtstudios
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Yeah, that could have been a disaster if the mount would have let loose on a Pritchett.
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
It was bent outside of normal? The motor mounts have those rounded bent edges if that makes sense. Not sure how to explain that.
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wjtstudios
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I’m not sure what normal is. But it was a 1/4 inch or less from the bracket before I cleared it. When the engine moves, it would contact
That’s exactly what it was. Kind of bent over towards the bracket.
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
MericaMade
Active Member
Good info to know for the future. Thanks for the update, something to keep a eye out once I finally pull the trigger on it.
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wjtstudios
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You really can’t feel the movement by pulling on the pulley. My belt wasn’t saying fully seated on the pulley. That was the first clue. Once I got the belt of and physically grabbed hold of the pump, I could feel the movement there and then pulled the pump off the jeep and found all the heads sheared off. If I would have left it, it would have eventually worn the belt just like yours, so probably worth a check.
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
wjtstudios
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All loaded up and a Heading to Drummond to see my parents and meeting Sister and Brother in law heading in from Wisconsin. It’s their missing Moab consolation prize. Should still be a fun couple of days!
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler