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231 rods on a 225 crank???

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by dakardad, Dec 30, 2010.

  1. dakardad

    dakardad New Member

    Ok, the technical dept on interchange FAQ section states the 231 rods can be swapped to the 225 crank. Given the different journal dia. how is that???:?:?
    I am in the process of building up a 231 OF and the stronger rods from the 231 are..well... stronger so Id like to use them if possible.:drool:
     
  2. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    What are you doing to need the stronger rods of a 231? Supercharger? Turbocharger?
    Stock 225 rods are quite strong unless going to one of the above. In that case I'd suggest some H-beam rods anyway.
    More info needed here....
     
  3. dakardad

    dakardad New Member

    If you recall, I have a cracked 225 block but the crank is OF but std. std and clean. I couldn't find a good block close enough so I found a 1980 block but the crank is bad. ........Now the picture is clear, I hope and you can see my quandry. Id like to use the better rods because I have them but the OF crank with the 2.0in throws wont directly swap to the 2.25 of the EF. The tech section states that the later rods can be used/fitted. Just wondering what I didn't know.
    This is a mild Jeep build. Late model stock heads, Edelbrock intake, 2100 carb(for now), .030 over cast pistons, comp cams 252 or 260 cam, outside the frame Headmans. All refreshed. Comments accepted.:rofl:
     
  4. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    The later oddfire rods!! As in the(74-75) 231 Oddfire.
     
  5. dakardad

    dakardad New Member

    Well, ya I figured that but....well....Just a little hope I guess.
    Seen any available anywhere???
    I know Nickmil is right Im sure they are plenty strong...Well...Im sure you get it.
    Thanks all!
     
  6. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.


    Sorry but I didn't recall after answering many, many threads and questions on this site and others. That's why I asked.:beer:
     
  7. dakardad

    dakardad New Member

    No worries, didn't mean to sound mean. You do get around and I have always appreciated your responses.
    Thanks again.:beer: