Re: Need info/engine+tranny in a bit (eagle)

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A: I would go with a 4.0L with the EFI from a pre 08/90 XJ/MJ. (The intake 
barely clears the Eagle booster) As for gearing, I am currently running an 
'88 Comanche 4.0L with 3.08 gears and 33" tires, but I run a 5 speed. Takes 
it's time getting to 90 mph on the freeway in 5th, but it's quite capable, 
till I hit a hill anyways! <G> (It's like running an Eagle with 30" tires 
and 2.37 gears)
   The output sleeve from the 998 will fit the 727 (even the part number is 
the same) but the output shaft is different.
   It almost sounds like the starter came loose and jammed to me.


From: "Greg Z" <letters57@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Need info/engine+tranny in a bit (eagle)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 03:10:37 -0400
Message-ID: <BAY18-DAV14t69DDgjU00000ec2@xxxxxxxxxxx>

I think I am going to be looking for a fair sized V8 in the near future.  My
engine seems dead, and my baby looks like she's going to be a project for a
while.  Figured since I'm rebuilding an engine, maybe I'll do a V8 swap
while I'm at it (though funds are LOW at the moment).  I know I'll need
custom motor mounts (BRIEN, I NEVER DID HEAR ANYMORE ABOUT THOSE???) and
it'll be a bit of work, but when isn't fixing a siezed engine.  I'm in
Michigan thumb area (Lapeer), and actually already have anoffer to sell me a
304 w/ a 727 (can I pull off the output and drop on my tx-case?) for $500
downstate iirc.  But I'd really like to  larger, I think the 360 is the
biggest that will fit.
    The other option is, of course, rebuild my 258, figure since it'll be
out and I have headers for it already; all the other integral components are
already there too.  Probably have it bored a touch and maybe head decked a
little,so it goes together solid .)... So I'm not sure...
    Either way, I have a GM TBI throttlebody (4.3L - difference is
injectors) and a Megasquirt (nice, look them up if you can build
electronics) ECM that were about to go in, so the carburation difference in
years on V8s is irrelevant.  I don't know much about the V8s, so you might
be able to give me some help on deciding there too..

So, here's the story:
    All along my engine has seemed to cook off a little oil; when I needed
to add oil at a gas stop (on long trips) there was always a bit if oil steam
or smoke in the valve cover.  For a while, my oil consumption has been
slowly getting worse;  but I figured it was due to the leaks in the valve
cover and the oil leaving into my air filter.  Well, after I went up north
and back, it ran rough for 1 trip, and then wouldn't stay running, but it
sounded like a timing issue to me (I've had worn rod bearings before).  So I
adjusted the timing and got it to stay running, well after a few secmds, I
noticed smoke/steam coming from the engine (it's very windy at my new house)
so I shut off and dumped a quart of used oil in (it was a touch low and to
cool it).  I then attempted to restart my engine... nothing but a high
pitched electric whine.  So I tried to turn it oner manually... only
succeded in tightening the pulley bolt.  BAD SIGN.

THANKS FOR ANY HELP,
-Greg Z
-again w/ an '86 AMC EAGLE paperweight, probably going to be stored covered


on the driveway, or in the garage