Topic: 92 YJ Strip Down

[sharpxmen]

I will try to post some pics this weekend. Another question>>> This ZRC is rather limiting as to what I can topcoat with and I need some help as to what I should topcoat with. My plans were to use Herculiner and I believe it is ok but do you folks recommend it?

you need to use a primer that is compatible usually that is specified in the directions on the container. Basically if you use alkyd based paint you will run into a process called saponification (the zinc in your galvanizing coat will react with the alkyd based top coat) - usually the manufacturer will have a primer that is compatible with your galvanizing paint and will also have other paints compatible with it - you should use a primer and a top coat over it or couple of coats of compatible paint to seal it. So the rule is no alkyd based paint, most acrylic and epoxy based paints are compatible (but make sure) and some water based ones are also compatible. Most spray paint cans are not (although some will not tell you if they contain alkyds but most of them do).

[littledavid123]

Called U.S. Paints of Missouri and those folks were extremly helpful. They had exactly the paint I needed and although their minimum order is 5 gallons, at the time I called they were making a run of the black and they agreed to send me a gallon...Great Folks

[sharpxmen]

Called U.S. Paints of Missouri and those folks were extremly helpful. They had exactly the paint I needed and although their minimum order is 5 gallons, at the time I called they were making a run of the black and they agreed to send me a gallon...Great Folks

glad to hear that - what paint did you get from them?

[littledavid123]

Aliphatic Polurethane, in a gloss black.

[sharpxmen]

don't forget to take pics in the process, we love that stuff here

[littledavid123]

Note to all:

It's been 4 days since I sandblasted and today I found a reason to wait a few days before priming. Their were several faint rings of oil soaking out of the axle covers. Good thing I noticed or my primer and paint would not have stuck to the covers. Took pics today but will be next week before I can put them up (soccer tournament Sat and Sun).

Any gasket glue better than others? Ohh also found a guy who will spray my paint on the frame (2 coats) for $150.00...Is that a good price...seems fair.

[sharpxmen]

black RTV, for some reason i like it better than transparent or blue.

[littledavid123]

I just RTV'd my differentials and am wondering if I wait an hour and torque down or 24 hours...Hurry with your answer...lol

[Jeffy]

I just RTV'd my differentials and am wondering if I wait an hour and torque down or 24 hours...Hurry with your answer...lol

I usually put the RTV on then wait till it tacks up a bit.  5-10 minutes.  Then plop it on and torque.  If you put it on too early you'll just be squeezing out.

[littledavid123]

lol...I went running out to the barn and torqued everything up and still had some rtv squeezing out, even though it had been an hour.

[Jeffy]

lol...I went running out to the barn and torqued everything up and still had some rtv squeezing out, even though it had been an hour.

You probably used too much RTV.  You only need a little.

[chardrc]

i usually let it tack up a few minutes like Jeffy said, but then just get it finder tight, and torque it down a few hours latter.

[littledavid123]

I have been off the project for a while (kids soccer tournaments) and today I took the fuel pump out of the gas tank and that piece of  plastic that the filter screen sets inside of has broken away from the tank.  My question is can it be glued back into place and if so what kind of glue would I use. Don't care to buy a new gas tank just for that little plastic box.

I have also decided not to brush on the zinc paint but spray on instead, just don't think I can get it into the the tight places as well with a brush.

After witnessing all the dirt and small rocks on both sides of the rubber liner that goes between the gas tank and the metal box that supports it, I think it best to stuff fiberglass insulation into both ends to help keep the rocks out that can chew a hole in the gas tank or the support box.

[littledavid123]

Another queston: How do I tell if the ball joints on the front steering need replacing??? I am having to take apart and replace the rubbers that hold the grease in.

[littledavid123]

Any advice on my last 2 questions???