buick engine and transfer case

Good afternoon. I am new to this site. I just looked at a 1971 Jeep. The number was 8305017 and it was a v6. Other v6 engines that I have looked at were green. This one was more yellow. Is there any way of knowing if it is an origanal Dauntless?

Also the shift mechanism on the transfer case rose above the body tub. How could Id the transfer case for this year? All I could read on it was DANA

 

If it has the rear driveshaft offset to the passenger side like the front instead of in the center it is a dana 18, which is what its suppose to be. The Dauntless is an oddfire you could look at the guts to the distributor, or post a pic of the distributor. If it is a point type than it is more than likley a Dauntless or a 198 Buick V6.

 

Thanks for your input. I just called the guy to see if I could come over and take another look at the transfer case and the engine.

What is the v6 198 and what would I look for? Are parts available for the Dauntless?

 

Parts are easy to get for the Dauntless 225 V6 (the same as the short-lived Buick 225 V6) and the newer Buick 231 V6s. Parts are also available for the 198 Buick V6, the earliest of the bunch, but more expensive than any of the later motors. It's usually more economical to replace a 198 with a 225 or 231 than to rebuild it, becasue of the parts prices.

 

Stock was the 225 V6 with a T-14 trans. After 35 years, almost anything can be swapped in. 231 even fire, T-90 trans etc etc. The offset rear axle will determine D18 transfer case. The t-case shifter typically was a single lever but many upgrade to twin-sticks. If you have a strange extra shifter, that is an overdrive unit which are really nice!

Good luck shopping!

 

Thanks for all of the help. I just got a chance to have a second look at the jeep. The casting numbers on the intake seem to indicate a 2bbl. #1378704 3 E.

I'm confused by the block casting numbers. They could be seen in the back from the firewall straight down. The numbers appeared to be 991503 6?

I have pictures but am not sure how to post.

I am interested in this jeep its in great shape, but would like to be as original as possible.

Any Help or advice?

 

Happy Day. I found the block number on the list. It appears that I didnt look down far enough.

The transfer case has the fron drive shaft offset on the passenger side, but the rear drive shaft seems to be in the center of the vehicle. The only numbers I could find on it were ?? -24-6 and ?? 15-79.

I'll try and post a picture. I would be greatfull if anyone could help me id the transfer case

 

New Jeep

I'm picking up a new (to me) cj5 tomorrow. I have some concerns and was wondering if I could get some advice.

It is a 1971 CJ5 with the Dauntless V6 engine. I was able to find the block numbers of the engine and confirmed it is a Dauntless odd fire.

My first question is regarding the transfer case, transmission and axles. I would like to make this vehicle as original as possible. The transfer case looks more like a 20 than a 18. See photos. Is it possible that this 1971 V6 could have had the 20 or has it been changed? If changed would they have had to change the axle.

Should I care? It runs good and shifts good.

Please help if you can

 

Re: New Jeep

not sure if I did the photos correct. I'll try again.

 

Re: New Jeep

I'll try it again with the pictures. The drive line looks centered. I would appreciate any help i could get in identifing this set up.

 

Re: New Jeep

How do I get pictures uploaded?

 

Transfer Case

Thanks for the help. I'll try the attacment again.
http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21233

I quess I have already shown the picture once before and it won't let me do it again.

 

Pics are working now. Definately a Dana 20 T-case. May have a 30 spline semi-floating 44 if the rear diff is centered on the axle.