Eagle II

[macdude443]

Going to try an upholstery cleaner by Blue Coral.

[SpreadEagle]

Let us know how it works. I have a wagon that needs cleaning.

[macdude443]

So the wagon is now in Capt Spillanes garage awaiting a transmission and a much needed carb adjustment/cleaning. I have plenty of suspension parts ready but we'll see what we get to tomorrow.

[Prafeston]

Let us know how it all goes. I'm interested in doing some suspension upgrades to my Eagle soon too!

[macdude443]

So after two solid days of work and with a nasty cold developed along the way, the Eagle has a new transmission and transfer case. The '86 case seemed to work fine, but it was the 128, and no one likes that one. After getting the trans in, we had a leak in the aftermarket pan, so it had to be taken off and fixed. Then the cooler line sprung a leak and the exhaust wasn't too happy about that, but it now drives. She needs some Carter attention, so she's parked at Dave's for the time being while I recoup physically and rebuild a spare Carter at home.

[IowaEagle]

Are you going with a feedback or non feedback Carter?

[macdude443]

Currently everything is stock, so I'm going to put it back that way, for now.

Is it practical to drive it with all the emissions gear and computer running, as original? Will it be very flaky?

[eaglebeek]

It should be OK under these conditions:
1) Everything should be in good working order...carburetor stepper motor, computer, Duraspark ignition, EGR valve.
2) There are no vacuum leaks...from rotten hoses and lines or loose/faulty gaskets at the carburetor base or intake manifold joints at the head.

There are probably some other considerations. These are the big ones.

The Captain is very good about working with the stock Eagle systems. You're in good hands there.

I can tell you that mine is bone-stock and doing OK with 178k miles...even my 90+-year-old mother can drive it.

[Prafeston]

Sounds like you are almost up and running! That's good!

[macdude443]

Goodbye, junk.