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[HumboldtCJ]

So the Jeep is home and after giving it a good once over, I've started the process for fixing her up. I ordered a new exhaust manifold, intake and exhaust gasket set, and an oil pan gasket. That's all she needs to be running solid. Then I'll start tackling the other issues. Any suggestions or experience anyone wants to share?


-HCJ

 

[Cheepjeep85]

yep if your going to pull the oil pan might as well get a rear main seal and replace it at the same time.

 

[HumboldtCJ]

Roger that!

 

[Cheepjeep85]

you know before you do anything to it, it might be a good idea to pressure wash the motor and underneath it then run it for a couple of days so you can find all of your leaks and fix em at one time.

 

[HumboldtCJ]

True. But I have a couple immediate concerns like the exhaust manifold (causes it to run REALLY rough) and some other leaks that need attention ASAP. Plus, I'm in the service and money is always tight. So I'm doing what I can afford to at least getting it running strong and to stop dripping stains into my driveway =)

 

[elwood blues]

True. But I have a couple immediate concerns like the exhaust manifold (causes it to run REALLY rough) and some other leaks that need attention ASAP. Plus, I'm in the service and money is always tight. So I'm doing what I can afford to at least getting it running strong and to stop dripping stains into my driveway =)

I replaced my intake/exhaust manifolds a couple winters ago. I've got a 78 though, so my manifolds are a little different, but the idea is still the same.

1. Be careful with the power steering pump and bracket, it's kind of a PITA.
2. Soak everything in PB Blaster/WD40/ some kind of penetrating oil at least a day in advance. The last thing you want to do is to snap off an exhaust manifold bolt in the head.
3. Take your time with the intake/exhaust manifold gaskets, they're also a PITA to get lined up correctly and to keep in place while you get the manifolds back on.

Here's a couple pics from mine

What branch of the service are you in?

 

[HumboldtCJ]

I'm in the USCG. Stationed in NorCal.


My father is here visiting and said the exact same thing about breaking off a bolt in the head. Very bad mojo. Thanks for the tips on soaking everything a day in advance. Also good info.

New question: Which carb are you running? I'm having some idle issues and my father thinks it's because of the electronic idle control on the back of the carb. Thoughts?



-HCJ

 

[dslywalker]

I replaced my intake/exhaust manifolds a couple winters ago. I've got a 78 though, so my manifolds are a little different, but the idea is still the same.

1. Be careful with the power steering pump and bracket, it's kind of a PITA.
2. Soak everything in PB Blaster/WD40/ some kind of penetrating oil at least a day in advance. The last thing you want to do is to snap off an exhaust manifold bolt in the head.
3. Take your time with the intake/exhaust manifold gaskets, they're also a PITA to get lined up correctly and to keep in place while you get the manifolds back on.

Here's a couple pics from mine

What branch of the service are you in?

Elwood did you use both gaskets in the kit for manifolds and in what order.Thanx in advance.Sorry about hijacking your thread.
Mike

 

[ThisGuyUKnow]

Man while you got it taken apart that much, You might want to consider the 4.0 head. Even if you retain the carb the 4.0 head will give you alot of benefit performance wise.

 

[bdunnam]

I would advise upgrading to the weber 34/34 deg. carb. It'll run you bout 300 but the conversion is simple other than the linkage but ill upload a pick of how to do that. Also they say that the webers are comparable to aftermarket fuel injection and sometimes even better.

 

[Cheepjeep85]

Also they say that the webers are comparable to aftermarket fuel injection and sometimes even better.

i have never ever heard that from anybody, about a carb.