Re: 2.5 4 speed found in Chero..opinions?

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The FC150 should either have an L-head or F-head (overhead intake valve, in block exhaust valve) four, I think. I don't know what the rer gearing is, but likely it's around 4.10. I'm assuming the FC is 4x4. Assuming the Cherokee is too you should be close as far as power requirements. You might be better off to keep the FC axles if the front is set up with the t-case on the left side (axle offset to left) like the Cherokee, and the gears aren't lower than 4.10. The Cherokee axles will be quite a bit wider. You can have custom driveshafts made for around $100 each. The shifting mechanism might take some work also. If the FC has a four speed in it now it should be workable. Well, if it has a three speed it can still be made to work. Use the three speed shifter for the forward gears and a cable for reverse. Wait a minute -- that will work with the old four speeds with external shift arms, not with an internal rails shifter like the AX-4 (which is what the Jeep 2.5L used). 

On April 8, 2005 Jesse wrote:

> So, how is this drivetrain for a lightweight four
> speed vehicle?  My next potential project is an FC150
> with a great frame and body.  NOt into these old
> drivetrains, though.  So, I have found an old Cherokee
> with AMC 2.5 , 4 spd and 3.54 gears.  I thought that
> drivetrain would work well in the FC due to it's size
> and weight.  I will need to do some work to make the
> axles work, but I think it will be worth it.. what do
> you think?
> 
> Jesse
> 
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