Re: [AMC-List] My "new" J-10 truck!

["Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM" <Francis.Swygert3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Date: Sunday, October 29, 2006 09:44 PM
From: Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>

My J10 has the same trans and gears with a 258. Runs 1900 rpm at 60 in
4th.
Normal city driving uses 3rd a lot. 3rd in my trans is getting noisey.
I've also used 4lo without locking the front hubs for low speed
maneuvering.
Shifting from lo to hi on the move gets a nasty crunch from the transfer
case. I wouldn't recommend it as normal procedure. I have a set of 3.31
diffs from a Cherokee that would help things if I ever get around to
putting them in. :)
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3.31 gears would bring rpm @ 60 up to ~2300, or drop you to 50 mph @
1900 rpm. Not bad, and I know you'd like the better pulling power. I was
thinking a 3.08 would be sufficient -- ~2100 rpm @ 60. These things
really don't like to cruise over 2500 rpm stock (65 mph w/3.31 gears),
but of course will. A better cam would help that, but I'm not planning
on opening the engine anytime soon.  A small 4V would be nice, and I'll
keep on the lookout for a used one. If I rebuild in 3-4 years, provided
rust hasn't started becoming an issue, I'll build a 4.0L, maybe even
another stroker. Might go ahead with a 4.0L exhaust manifold for now...
need an exhaust system! Couldn't find a vendor with pre-bent pipe for
sale though. Wanted to put it on myself and skip the cat. 

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