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what parts will fit?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by copterbob, Feb 28, 2008.

  1. Feb 28, 2008
    copterbob

    copterbob copterbob

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    I have an F 134 block, head, oil pump, water pump, valve cover, gen., crankshaft, and some other parts. I would like to build a new engine for my cj5. The engine parts I have came from a 1968 cj.

    I found a complete engine from a 48 cj with trans, transfr case, diff, and both drive shafts for 300 dollars very near by. My question is: will all the accessories fit from the L head onto the F head? including the transmission, and starter, carburetor, generator, etc...

    The engine was running well when they pulled it out. Is all this worth 300 dollars? I'm thinking its a good deal. ?
     
    copterbob, Feb 28, 2008
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  2. Feb 29, 2008
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    The F-head and the L-head engines are close cousins, but there are some significant differences such as bellhousings, starters, flywheels, valvetrain, carburetors, etc.

    I would look for a complete F-head engine and rebuild that if it were me. Honestly, tracking down all those missing parts, bolts and miscellaneous doo-dads just isn't worth the hassle IMHO. The F-heads aren't exactly rare. ;)
     
    w3srl, Feb 29, 2008
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  3. Feb 29, 2008
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    I'm with Steve, wouldn't be worth the effort. Another option would be find out what machine work is needed for the block and crank you have, and then price the internals needed to complete the job.
     
    Glenn, Feb 29, 2008
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  4. Feb 29, 2008
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    :v6: :driving:

    :D
     
    lynn, Feb 29, 2008
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  5. Feb 29, 2008
    copterbob

    copterbob copterbob

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    OK, I think I"ll pass on the L head and look for the rest of the F head parts. Thanks guys
     
    copterbob, Feb 29, 2008
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  6. Feb 29, 2008
    windyhill

    windyhill Sponsor

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    If the L heads in good shape, with drivetrain $300 is a great deal, I'd grab it. You could always sell the parts seperatly, and make a few $ Then you could come buy one of my F heads, I have two one with a new starter.:)
     
    windyhill, Feb 29, 2008
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