[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Update.... There was an issue w/the fuel delivery.

The 'new' line that the parts guy got me was not FI rated hose. These TBI set-ups aren't pressurized enough to require the higher rate FI hose but the FI rated hose resists kinking much better. I questioned him @ the counter & he assured me it was FI rated (it felt too 'pliable' to me & I recalled the FI hose had a green stripe on it as the visual indicator). I took his word & assumed I was wrong.

Turns out I was correct. The line had pinched off & was limiting flow. I purchased more line & this time I went back w/the counter guy to look for the stuff myself. Sure enough, the FI rated hose has the ID info printed in green (hence the green stripe I recalled). Swapped new FI rated 3/8" supply + 5/16" return hoses into place. This time I got them longer to allow the lines to loop 360° for an easier bend & allow installing them w/the tank on the ground/truck on jack stands.

Getting these tanks into place solo when they have gas in them is a challenge. It took a few choice words, but I got it done. But.... Now I get to repair damage done to the steering column when it died & I had to jockey that 5500# chunk-o-steel into a parking space in the lot.

So, it sits yet again.

The latest update....

The lower column bearing cage disintegrated & the replacement XJ shaft was not in a good state. Seems the bushing/seals for the joint bearing cups had failed or were failing. The joint @ the box end of the set-up was 'sticking' on one plane of movement vs easily moving.

I went ahead & got another new/aftermarket XJ shaft & a fresh lower bearing & support for the column end. I'm going to watch the shaft a little closer this round & if the same issue w/the seals @ the bearing cups happens, I'll go on e-bay & get a used OE XJ shaft.

I drove it around again last night. Hit 5k rpm easily so the fuel supply issue was the collapsed hose. Now I can get it inspected + get the 2nd/PASS side tank & pump swapped. We're going to pull the A/C compressor, drain the oil, & re-charge the system while I'm @ the stealership. After 7yrs, my buddy now seems to think when he charged it initially, he might have had the machine selected to add oil as it was adding freon.... which would have been too much & account for the compressor shutting off above anything above idle speed.