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Ok, final update until I get home....
In a nutshell, I pulled the engine three times. The last time I pulled it, it was because the timing was WAY out..... I ended up finding the spiral gear for the oil pump was ganchy, so I pulled my OF one off, then it was various other issues until I pretty...
Once I got the "new" engine, it was time to star pulling good off of my OG engine and transferring it to the "donor" engine.
I started with the head. I ordered a complete gasket kit as I wasn't sure what all I would be running into, and I didn't want to have to stop and wait for orders to come...
Ok, the long hinted at update....
I developed a knock in the engine and after speaking to several people, we figured it was the crank bearing. I dug in and this is what I found:
She was busted. I also found some assorted goodies while I was in the oil pan:
I started searching the...
I covered the solenoid wiring for a non-MRAP install in my thread. The biggest issue is the solenoid in the power box.
It's designed to be plugged into the power switch to enable power to the system. You can open the box and remove the solenoid and either hook it directly to the batteries...
MASSIVE update coming soon.... I've been down with an ACL replacement, so everything slowed down. To say the last 6 months have been.... educational.... is an understatement.
I've got to agree with @VPed
I modified a M1061 and hauled a M715 behind my M923 and while certainly lookinging awesome, loading and unloading added stress to an otherwise enjoyable experience.
I now use a tow bar and am MUCH less stressed.
Sometimes it's the simplest thing. I had a similar issue with my M715. I had a misfire and couldn't lock it down. I finally decided to check the plug wires at the distributor and plugs 2 and 4 were swapped.
Glad you found it and thanks for updating us!