I seem to keep returning to the same conclusion. Its not worth the effort. Its too bad, cuz its just sitting there, and slowly being cannibalized for parts for my DD. (also an 86)
But everytime I start thinking about putting it on the trail. The cons start adding up.
My hope was that i could get enough power out of that 2.3 to turn a 32 inch tire. Thats pretty much going to be the max on the 8 bolt/10 combo thats under there. My buddies wheel YJ's on 33's, but I am pretty confident that the troop on 32's with a welded rear would be fine in most instances.
My DD has 30x9.50's, and does fine, but street use and trail use are a bit different.
I liked the idea of LPG, for its simplicity. No fuel pump, no electrical nightmare issues like FI, and running a higher CR seemed like a way to make a little power. Heck, I was even envisioning being able to ditch some of the miles of vacuum lines that are under there.(whats up with that anyway?)
I guess my buddy was right when he said, "just pick up a 4.3/700R4/241 combo for it, and throw an axle under it!"
Unfotunately, thats a yearlong project, compared to a month long project.
I dunno, maybe I'll just piece it back together, and wheel it til it breaks.