Help with T-18?

I will let you know more as soon as I get a call from the owner.
What axles come on a 79Cherokee? Would it be an easy swap onto a CJ?

 

Dana 44, front and rear. I'm assuming this is a narrow track Cherokee - the axles are a popular swap to CJs. I don't know much specifically; I think the springs are typically outboarded. DanStew was looking at this - ask him. Typically they are 3.07 or 3.31 gears though.

 

The CJ factory T-18A comes with its own special bellhousing and only with an I6 engine. My question, can I swap a 304 or a 360 onto the T-18A factory bellhousing? Is it a straight bolt up or do I need modifications? Thanks

 

Yup, direct bolt up. The disc is the same spline count as a T-150 and the engine bolt pattern is the same on the AMC I-6 as the V-8's. Shouldn't have any problems there. The pilot bushing is the same for the CJ T-18 as the T-150 also. Found one used, but unfortunately no bellhousing, and have been comparing them. Nickmil.

 

Thank you Nick, Tomorrow I will be picking up a 79 cj7 with a factory T-18A (the one I told you about awhile ago). I also have been looking at a 360 engine. Again thanks.

 

If you end up with the 360 and need the motor mounts that bolt to the frame to change from the I-6 to the V-8 I have a pair for the V-8 that are glass beaded and painted black. Let me know if you need them. I can't remember if you currently have a V-8 or I-6. Nickmil.

 

I don’t currently own a V-8, but I’m looking into buying one from a guy that’s “thinking about selling” I’m just giving him some time to think. If I do buy the 8 then yes I would like the motor mounts. I’m sure they look good and I will let you know as soon as I can.

 

It has been believed that a T-18A only came behind a 258. I found this statement in a 79 Jeep brochure.
“An optional 304 2-bbl V8 engine with 4–speed floor mounted transmission is also available”.

 

hopefully i can add some more usefull info i also did a t-18a swap into my jeep. originaly had a t-15/d20/304 combo. i had a t-150 bellhousing allready, and i bought a t-18a that was in a '78 cj-7. it was a direct bolt in with these changes.... pilot bushing, cross-member move and drive shafts.

this article was a great help in what to look for when i was shoping for the parts.

http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convtrans/cjt18/

jamgeer (karl), you should give me a call ( seeing as we are in the same town ) as i think you have a trany/tcase combo frome a full size truck or wag. if this is the case, this will never fit into your '5 length wise.

 

Maybe put this one in the tech section, lots of useful info in this one.