The things about old jeeps you learn as you go.
The problem was the rear bearing cap. I had used one off of another engine that had a better seal in it . Never again will I cut conners to save a...
I'm going to break it back loose and start over with the flywheel and go from there. Thanks for the input. I'll keep you posted. James
It came of a 79 and mine is a 78, in fact the block and casting numbers are the same.
I heard the engine run when I bought it. It came out of an automatic, so I had to use my clutch and flywheel. While it was on my stand it would...
No I didn't have the top off. All I did was install the fly wheel and clutch and a pilot bushing. I did try moving it back and forth but no luck.
Just bought a 258 that was running and now I cant get it to turn over. Had the starter checked and replaced the solenoid, removed spark plugs so...
I have a engine out of a 1978 cj that has a cracked block. Would the head match a block from 1987 ? Please no mean replies. I'm really needing...
I orderd one like this and I was very disipointed. It was just a piece of cheap metal that is very thin and piece of fabric. It looks really nice...
I would like for someone to tell me what the windshield tie down strap for 76-86 cj's looked like, how long ,wide ect. I am going to atemp to make...
I'll have to get a timing light. I'll give it a shot a let you know. Thanks, James
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