List of things to do before the west coast trip on the 19th.
pull 3.5 out and split box and put it on 3.9
putt 3.9 back in whole.
wire 3.9 up.
do something with exhausts so they last the trip.
water proof electrics (from 3 wires to 3000000)
get snorkel system going
swap 33's from surf to LR
swap winch from surf to LR (should be very easy)
Make front hoop for roll protection (anyone got some spare roll bar material lying around unused? )
check brakes
change a few oils
make some rain protection
tie the a-frame to the roll bar which will double as spare wheel holder in the back.
lots of work so little time.
Anyone want to give me a hand to swap the engine out tonight? just need the old one out and the new one in sitting before i goto bed tonight. I've got the crane, access sorted, just need to drop the drive shafts, get at the rear gear box mounts, drop one exhaust, some pipes wiring etc, split the box put it back on the new one and lift the bitch in. simple.
This build is perfect as it will be ready for the sheffield mudplug. Last years one it was running a very sad 135hp (factory rating) and this year it will have a nice 3.9 efi with 196hp (factory rating) so should be a whole lot more fun.
Here's the POS at present.
Mike
(hoon hay) I just need some man power to get the old one out (with help of crane) and put the box on the new engine. My dad maybe there but he is getting on a bit for heavy awkward stuff. 
not much room to work here at the moment so i might as well come and help you 
