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 Re: 1989YJ 4.2L Engine Swap to a 91 Cherokee 4.0L HO
[Re: josephelk]
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08/09/06 08:52 AM
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I think the condition of the two engines and drivetrains would be the deciding factor for me. I'd do a Bona Fide compression and leakdown test on both engines and after considering mileage oil pressure and vehicle histories, decide which one to use. I would even consider using both engines and building a stroker (putting the 4.2 crank and rods in the 4.0 block). I also recommend the site CSP posted for more info. All you need to know is in the archives so you don't even have to post there (not that there's anything wrong with that!) if you are good at searching. Good luck. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 1989YJ 4.2L Engine Swap to a 91 Cherokee 4.0L HO
[Re: JeePete]
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08/10/06 04:12 AM
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Joined: Jun 2004
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I think the condition of the two engines and drivetrains would be the deciding factor for me. I'd do a Bona Fide compression and leakdown test on both engines and after considering mileage oil pressure and vehicle histories, decide which one to use. I would even consider using both engines and building a stroker (putting the 4.2 crank and rods in the 4.0 block). I also recommend the site CSP posted for more info. All you need to know is in the archives so you don't even have to post there (not that there's anything wrong with that!) if you are good at searching. Good luck. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> I agree i would also like to say another option is to do a head conversion(putting the 4.0 head and fuel inj on the 4.2).Which i did would depend on which block was better(less wear,not cracked and so on)
out of all the jeeps in this town the d**n gremlin had to invade mine
I've done so much,with so little for so long i can practicly do anything with nothing
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Re: 1989YJ 4.2L Engine Swap to a 91 Cherokee 4.0L HO
[Re: cuervo25]
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08/10/06 04:47 AM
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Anonymous
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cuervo, did you read the original post?
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Re: 1989YJ 4.2L Engine Swap to a 91 Cherokee 4.0L HO
#742880
08/11/06 01:32 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I found a gas tank out of a 91YJ (At the local junk yard) with the skid plat, sending unit and fuel lines for $185.00. I'm going to look at it this weekend. When I buy it IÆm going to do the Vent tube conversion before I put it in. They say I can gain 4-5 gallons of capacity by doing this?
Thanks
89 YJ, 3.5" Black Diamond Lift, 33" tires, 8000lb Warn, 4.0 91 XY engine swap.
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Re: 1989YJ 4.2L Engine Swap to a 91 Cherokee 4.0L HO
[Re: josephelk]
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08/11/06 08:26 AM
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It's basically a 20 gal tank. I had a 91 YJ and it took 20 gals, I don't know if anyone had converted it or not, not me. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 1989YJ 4.2L Engine Swap to a 91 Cherokee 4.0L HO
#742882
08/26/06 02:14 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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It terns out that the gas tank I purchased from the junk yard has a plastic try or small baffle in the bottom of it and it was loose inside. I took it out and was wondering if the sending unit will still work properly? Or will my gas gauge bounce or not be accurate.
Thanks
89 YJ, 3.5" Black Diamond Lift, 33" tires, 8000lb Warn, 4.0 91 XY engine swap.
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Re: 1989YJ 4.2L Engine Swap to a 91 Cherokee 4.0L HO
[Re: josephelk]
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08/26/06 04:40 AM
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Anonymous
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Same thing happened on my tank. I just took it out and threw it in the garabge. So far so good...
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 Re: 1989YJ 4.2L Engine Swap to a 91 Cherokee 4.0L HO
#742884
08/26/06 05:09 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
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I had one of those too. I glued it back in place with GOOP sillycone glue... I do NOT know if it stayed or not. I never had problems with it after the glue. Big JIm <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
professional bovine relocation specialist
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