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drivetrain

A drivetrain (also frequently spelled as drive train or sometimes drive-train) or Transmission System, is the group of components that deliver mechanical power from the prime mover to the driven components. In automotive engineering, the drivetrain is the components of a motor vehicle that deliver power to the drive wheels. This excludes the engine or motor that generates the power. In marine applications, the drive shaft will drive a propeller, thruster, or waterjet rather than a drive axle, while the actual engine might be similar to an automotive engine. Other machinery, equipment and vehicles may also use a drivetrain to deliver power from the engine(s) to the driven components.
In contrast, the powertrain is considered to include both the engine and/or motor(s) as well as the drivetrain.

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  1. John Casey

    Engine Radiator ID

    Can anyone decipher the p/n on my radiator? It's a center cap with a rebuilt 258 from a few years ago. I'm trying to determine if the used an OEM radiator during the rebuild. It doesn't seem to match what the service manual says for radiator ID. ReadyCool cross-references 5353966 with their...
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    • center cap drivetrain identification radiator
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Drivetrain
  2. C

    Engine AMC 290 Fuel

    Recently (a few months ago, but went right into storage) picked up a 1979 CJ7. Most of it isn't factory anymore, including the AMC 290 the PO put in it, and I have questions. The most pressing, now that I'm almost through that original tank of fuel, is what fuel to use. I've read that the 290's...
  3. A

    Clutch 8.5@“ x 1 1/16 10 spline

    I’m in the market for a 8.5” diameter 1 1/16- 10 spline clutch disk if anyone can point me in the right direction on where to find one
  4. A

    Engine Mitsubishi 2.3l

    I recently bought a 1976 cj5 with no engine or transmission. I have a t150 transmission and Dana 20 transfer case and a 2.3l turbo diesel engine out of a ford ranger I’d like to adapt to it to make it drive able. Has anyone else out there done this combination? And reasons why I shouldn’t do...
    • ANDREWBLISS
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    • adaptation cj5 drivetrain engine swap transmission
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Drivetrain
  5. T

    Trans Jeep t18

    T-18 question I have a jeep t18 with the 1” spacer plate and bell housing will this fit as is in my cj7? I keep reading I need a short input shaft and different bell housing but I am getting confused as if it will fit as is
    • Tech1129
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    • bellhousing drivetrain spacer t18
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Drivetrain
  6. R

    Engine Holley Sniper Install

    I’m installing a Holley Sniper kit on my ‘85 cj7 with 258. For those of you who have already done this, what air filter housing did you use?
    • ram137
    • Thread
    • drivetrain holley install sniper
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Drivetrain
  7. L

    Engine FILLER NECK ISSUE?

    fuel filler issues. Have not been able to add fuel to the 1980 CJ7,wont even put in a gallon? I've had this jeep for 5 years and only use the gas station down the block. It's never had an issue and I've never had a slow fill or had to adjust the pump handle. Did a look around and did not find...
    • lil Mule
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    • cj7 drivetrain filler fuel issue
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Drivetrain
  8. BigBobola

    Engine 83 CJ with I6 threw a rod, should I go to V8?

    My 83 CJ7 has a straight 6 and I recently threw a rod, the damage was minimum because I stopped almost immediately. But I have decided to do an engine swap for a V8 instead of fixing the 6 and I am wondering the best way to pick other CJ peoples brains on here about the topic. Thanks for your...
  9. R

    Engine MC 2100 Missing Parts

    I recently bought this MC 2100 carb to put on my 258. https://www.ebay.com/itm/365215392077?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-23570&ssspo=5q1mf8catjm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=httr08QgTbC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Hopefully that link works. Any way. It's missing the. Part #46 in this...
    • rcginger
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    • car carburetor drivetrain parts rod
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Drivetrain
  10. O

    Engine Enhanced Performance 4.2L

    Does anyone source an enhanced performance 4.2, similar to Titan stroker engine for the TJ 4.0?
    • oldcj7guy
    • Thread
    • 4.2l drivetrain performance upgrade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Drivetrain
  11. F

    Engine Sniper EFI, no start

    I have a Sniper EFI in my '84 CJ8. I bought it post install and it's ran fine since buying it 7-8 months ago. All of a sudden, I am really struggling to get it to start. You click it into position, the electric fuel p
  12. N

    Engine Fuel Flow Stumper!

    Guys, I gotta take a break from beating my head against this Jeep, I got a headache and an AMC logo stamped across my forehead... 1982 CJ-7, swapped-in '93 242 with the Gronk MC2100 carb conversion and HEI, T-176, D300, 2.73 in stock axles. 20-gal poly tank. It was my daily driver for the last...
    • N9VIW
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    • carburetor drivability drivetrain fuel
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Drivetrain
  13. B

    Diff 1983 cj7 258, t5, axle ratio question

    Is there a way to tell the axle ratio for a 1983 cj7? I am looking to purchase one and the owner doesn't know and doesn't have access to the axle stamp. It has a 258 and t5 trans and I think it most likely is all original. thanks
    • bert
    • Thread
    • 1983 axle cj7 drivetrain ratio
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Drivetrain
  14. O

    Trans Transmission for my CJ7

    I have a 1979 CJ7 258L with the T150 transmission and the Dana 20 transfer case. The transfer case is shot, so I plan to replace it with a Dana 300. I'm also considering an automatic transmission. Looking for recommendations for the best auto to put into it and best practices/pitfalls. thanks
    • oldcj7guy
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    • cj7 drivetrain recommendations transmission upgrade
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Drivetrain
  15. J

    Trans 4 speed trans identifying

    I have a CJ7. I think I have a T176 trans, given that the stick comes up at an angle and it’s a 4 speed with reverse down on the passenger side. It has a tag on the right side with the numbers 5359390 RHLK3 1142 Is this enough info to determine which trans I have? Thanks
    • Jond417
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    • drivetrain identification manual stick shift transmission
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Drivetrain
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