Well, Ashley is on the fence about this S&J engine. After she has thought about it and checking out the fine details of the warranty and shipp/core she just might use the 258 I have w/90k on it that is torn apart.
We will see.
Well, Ashley is on the fence about this S&J engine. After she has thought about it and checking out the fine details of the warranty and shipp/core she just might use the 258 I have w/90k on it that is torn apart.
We will see.
It's some work to go to a 6. Wiring changes (distributor and sensors), fuel line is on the wrong side, you need the I-6 specific passenger side motor mount from the frame rail to engine, fan shroud is different, throttle linkage, exhaust, ETC.
What might look cheaper now will probably cost more in the long run. Have you looked for a used 360 in a Wagoneer in the boneyards just to get it running? Might be cheaper in the long run.
Bob
tufcj
1969 AMX
1967 Rambler Rogue
If you need a tool and don't buy it...
you'll eventually pay for it...
and not have it.
Henry Ford
We will run the basic engine, no sensors etc.
Fuel line-I will have to extend.
No fan shroud-3 core. I haven't run a shroud since I was a kid using bigger radiators.
The one thing I forgot was the throttle linkage and kickdown.
Will the tranny's kickdown from the 304 work w/a 258?
I do have a 258 kickdown set up but was saving it for Peaches auto swap. I can use a Lokar set up like I did on my 999/360 set up.
If the 304 kickdown will not work, then I can use that on Jr's 304-360 swap, he is adding a 999.
P.S. Jr is selling his T-15 3spd; Ramsey PTO winch setup that was stock from the factory in '74 if you know someone.
Thanks again,
Jim
Need a set of 304 Heads-Hers are messed up and bent valves.
Jim
Look what we found in one of her heads.
Ok Ashley was working on her cyl head and she found this. By the time she gets new valves (they are bent) and new seats she can get heads.
Completely normal.. They used the wire to hold the casting sand in place when casting the head. You'll find one in nearly every head that doesn't have severe rust.Originally Posted by rollbar
The valve guide, on the other hand, is shot. It might be repairable, but like you said, it might be cheaper to find a good core head and start again.
Bob
tufcj
1969 AMX
1967 Rambler Rogue
If you need a tool and don't buy it...
you'll eventually pay for it...
and not have it.
Henry Ford
If it were me, fix the couple things like cam and lifters with new, buy some new Edelbrock heads and have a good little engine.
1979 Jeep CJ-7 401 AMC, GMC 6-71 Blower 10% overdrive, Bugcatcher with electronic fuel injection and a little N2O for fun, all self built. (this supercharger stuff is easy)
Heads here
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-60119/overview/
Than get a good cam to match, make 75 extra HP with bolt on's
1979 Jeep CJ-7 401 AMC, GMC 6-71 Blower 10% overdrive, Bugcatcher with electronic fuel injection and a little N2O for fun, all self built. (this supercharger stuff is easy)
Will heads off a 360 work?
RV cam; edelbrock 4bbl intake; 1406 carb & headers.
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