So now I've got to finish wiring, plumbing all hoses and lines and get a driveshaft cut.  Plus I need to get the fancy new gauge cluster installed in the dash!

Stay tuned!

Are you installing the whole cluster?  Waiting to see what you come up with.

Hoping that you could help me with what pins on the cluster go to the four screws on the speed-o.  I have install an electric speed-o in my 93 cluster, and will be running wires to the screws on back of speed-o.   
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I am going to try to...  I've spent the last 3 weeks of evenings and weekends thinning out the wiring harness...
I've got it pretty much all hooked up, but want to confirm that what I have setup is right.  So, yesterday, finally, I got my hands on an FSM for the XL-7. 

 So, yesterday, finally, I got my hands on an FSM for the XL-7.
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2006? 
I was looking at two different motors, and purchased full FSM for 2003, and got the 2005 motor.  The wiring diagrams are awesome, assuming they are the same for the E61 harness, I think I have the jumpers figured out for what I need to input.  Do you have the electric shift for the tc?  Mine does, and I may try to convert it back to stick.  Are you mounting the vapor canister in the back?  Did you change your fuel tank/sending unit?  I have been watching for a 96 + fuel tank to get the pressure sending unit for feedback.  Having the whole donor vehicle is going to make the wiring SOOOO much easier.
Just worked 11 hr shift, so no work on my conversion today, or tomorrow.
Keep at it, and thanks for sharing.

 So, yesterday, finally, I got my hands on an FSM for the XL-7.

2006? 
I was looking at two different motors, and purchased full FSM for 2003, and got the 2005 motor.  The wiring diagrams are awesome, assuming they are the same for the E61 harness, I think I have the jumpers figured out for what I need to input.  Do you have the electric shift for the tc?  Mine does, and I may try to convert it back to stick.  Are you mounting the vapor canister in the back?  Did you change your fuel tank/sending unit?  I have been watching for a 96 + fuel tank to get the pressure sending unit for feedback.  Having the whole donor vehicle is going to make the wiring SOOOO much easier.
Just worked 11 hr shift, so no work on my conversion today, or tomorrow.
Keep at it, and thanks for sharing.
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2006, yes.

Yes, it has the electric shift for the TC.  I have been debating it but will probably keep it, for now.  I haven't decided about the vapor can yet.  No I haven't changed the sending unit.  I ran a quick test this weekend to see how the resistance measures between the specs in the FSM and the tracker sending unit.  The specs run between  111 ohms for empty and 11 for full.  The tracker tank measures 46 ohms, but I'm not sure how much fuel is in it...at least it is within the range.  With so many other parts that match up, like the shifter, the gas pedal, and many wire color codes, I'm hoping some of the stuff like fuel pump and sender will work too.


Thanks for the comments and questions BRD HNTR.  It's great sharing ideas and info with others, especially if they're working on the same type of project!

No real exciting things to post.  Unless someone has an electrical fetish...
Just digging at the wiring.  After all of this work, I hope it runs!  The good news is I'm on the final stretch of it...Stay tuned!

Looks good, I love the look of the tin tops
Keep up the good work
Nice turbo set up too

It's alive!  On the weekend I got it running.  Sounds great too!  I still have a bunch of things to finish off before it moves under it's own power though.

That would be the first time, I think, that a project I was working on started immediately on turning the key! 

Congrats!!! 

Way to go.  What did you do with the dash?  I am looking forward for photos.

so... you still have a couple months to go... what else you going to change on it?

i think you should lift it and get some new tires... then sell me your old tires cheap... j/k. only if you want...

PS. cant wait to see it run out on the trail. but seriously quit it, your making me look bad... lol

Thanks BRD HNTR, -CASH ONLY-, and 91zukisas!
I'll try to get some pics, and maybe a video tonight or possibly tomorrow...
I used the XL-7 instrument cluster.  It lights up so pretty, but I have a couple of issues with lights to iron out.

Mike5721947 -

I DO have almost 3 months until Zookmeld 2010...I'm still working out the details of my idea, but I might be doing an exotic lift on it too...funds and time dependent of course.  As much as I would like new tires, in a larger variety, It is not in the budget/plans this in the near future...but I'll keep you posted on that.

Changing the whole instrument cluster - that is the benefit of having the donor vehicle.  I haven't decided how I am going to deal with a few lights also.  Need to install POWER and OD lights for the AT somewhere, and maybe shift position lights.
Looking forward to your EXOTIC LIFT ideas also.

What length did your rear driveshaft being?  And what did you use? 

I didn't get pictures this weekend.  I guess I was too focused finishing stuff...
Here's a couple older ones of wiring!


Part of the XL-7 wiring to go into the Tracker!


All wired up in the Tracker!

I "converted" the M/T brake pedal (you know, the skinny one) into the auto brake pedal (nice and wide) from the XL-7.  I also modified the brake switch bracket to fit in the XL-7 switch.  I'm gonna be running cruise control now, so I integrated as much of the XL-7 wiring as I could.

Because I put in the body lift, I needed to lengthen the steering shaft.  So I also did that and fit it in, but IT HITS THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD!    The flange on the inner side of the upper u-joint(in the left of the picture below) is the culprit.  I'm gonna try to fit a more compact u-joint in its place...

What length did your rear driveshaft being?  And what did you use? 

I haven't had it cut yet, but it's looking like it will need to be 5 inches shorter.  I will be using the slip yoke and u-joint from the XL-7 welded to the Tracker driveshaft.  The front driveshaft was a direct bolt in, so no mods required there!

That looks nasty.   I didn't think I had to go that far.  No problem with my steering (yet) very close, if the exhaust shield works.  My back drive shaft should be 28 - 29 inches, almost same length as the front shaft (only smaller diameter).
It is hard to take photo's when the gains are small, keep them coming.