SQRLPWR Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Yes, that's right, I've decided to let the X go to a good home, and my next project is a 1986 Suzuki Samurai. The good one is standard, has 5.13's, a bad 1.6L fuel injected motor and needs some tidying up for its inspection - has a fuel cell and no rear brakes. It has almost no rot, just some minor surface rust and a few dents. It also has a fold down front windshield for pure novelty factor!! The bad one has 4.10s or 4.56s, a good 1.6L carb motor, a real nice top, possibly ok running gear, and I'll try and save whatever else is left. The plan is to swap the good motor to the good one, keeping the carb. Then return the good one to it's basic form, ripping out anything that's unnecessary, like the Dixie horns and fuel cell. Then put it in for MVI. So here goes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Nice I am jealous though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 If you want to get rid of the yellow one let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Thanks and I will let u know. I don't know if there's gonna be much left of it after I've stripped it and hoarded the parts. I never appreciated how little there is to these Sam's...I guess that's why folks like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Holy shocker!!!!!! You'll have fun with the new build though, and you'll LOVE the size of it on the trails!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 hahaha...yes, I gotta keep you lot on your toes LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 I remember years back (16ish), when I knew a few guys running these, the ones that had carbs used to complain about them. When they'd go up a steep hill, or off camber, the carb couldn't provide fuel, and they'd stall out. Might be something to consider, or Matt might say I suck, and it'll work fine. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Well that escalated quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 ...actually Derek, it was the ride in your Rubi on Bump & Grind that sowed the seed of me wanting a small rig and the good motor has a side draft Harley Davidson Screaming Eagle carb, which is good at all angles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Hehehe, oops!! I tell ya, I really love wheeling a smaller rig. Having doors and a top that comes off too is just the icing on the cake. Having no room to store/bring anything is the only big downfall. But, where you seldom have passengers, you'll be fine with the rear seat out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 yup, I travel light and it's really really rare for the family to need to use my vehicle. I feel like I've not wheeled in ages... I can't wait to get it rolling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 I'd like to get something like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Wow. What else is there to say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Well..... Rear brakes...there are none, not even backing plates, so I'm either going to transplant them off the bad rig, or find some used, or go the drum to rotor conversion route. Rotor conversion is preferd, but will take time to accumulate parts. I doubt the bad rigs brakes will be any good either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 The front brakes do 80% of the work, so you're only missing a measly 20%! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 2 hours ago, jay said: and the good motor has a side draft Harley Davidson Screaming Eagle carb, which is good at all angles 2 hours ago, derekmac said: I remember years back (16ish), when I knew a few guys running these, the ones that had carbs used to complain about them. When they'd go up a steep hill, or off camber, the carb couldn't provide fuel, and they'd stall out. Might be something to consider, or Matt might say I suck, and it'll work fine. LOL Derekmac, I'd never say you suck lol, but the carb upgrade will stay running with no issue to the point of tipping over backwards, endo over frontwards and to the point where we have to push against the rollbar to keep it from tipping sideways. Russell carried the front wheels up a steep hill following my old dodge up a coulee in southern Alberta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Not sure if that link I sent ya worked or not Jay, but the disc conversion I sent a link for utilizes full bolt on , with new rear wheel flanges, and uses all the components for the front brakes so it is easy. And the park brake is a drum on rear driveshaft If it didn't work,. Let me know and I'll find it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 I got it, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Cool, happy seeing someone build this rig up to better than what it used to be. Awesome man, u r the right guy for the Zuk! I'm excited to see it in action again haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 One great thing about the Nissans is the Factory Service Manuals are available online - great for knowledge and reference. ...looky what I just found https://ia800201.us.archive.org/26/items/1986-1988SuzukiSamuraiFactoryServiceManual/1986-1988SuzukiSamuraiFactoryServiceManual.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Derek, a couple folks knew of Jay's plans just before he started this thread. Otherwise I'd be more 'gob smacked' as someone from England might say! But I'm still surprised. I predict he has now become a fabricator and will never keep the same rig and never have a woods rig running, just always a full garage.... Lol, I hope he keeps something for wheelin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 LOL! I have a terrible track record with keeping vehicles. It just so happened the X was so much fun in the woods that I kept it much much longer than I would normally. The X will be staying in the woods and I'm hoping the Sami will be as much fun as the X was on the trail, and something I can keep street legal too I'm weirdly looking forward to simplicity, 4 cylinders and a manual transmission. IDK why LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Wait, what? You sold your creation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Rockauto engine rebuild kit part #EK500M is only $285.06 Should give it a little more snort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Yes. you're correct. The Zuks have the 1.6L swaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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