Re: [AMC-List] 85 Eagle 4x4

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey! Another Webtver! (that's what I started out on this list with in fall 
of '96 when they first came out) As for the Eagle, it could be a number of 
problems. Some big, some small and some a PITA.
  First, make sure the rear (or front if it's in 4x4) driveshaft isn't 
spinning w/o the car moving (which means the 2 piece axle stripped or spider 
gears broke) Model 15 rear axle. Swap in an XJ D35 or upgrade to a D44 axle. 
You'll need to fix the shock mounts but the 1 piece axles are a nice 
upgrade!
  If that's not it, the '85 was last year of the %$@#^&* vacuum front axle 
so make sure it's in 2WD and the tcase isn't 1/2 way to 4x4 (the vacuum 
motors tend to stick and replacing at least the one on the front axle with a 
manual cable or perma locking it and rerouting the vacuum hoses to go to 
just the tcase shift motor (see a diagram for '86 to '88 to see how to make 
yours shift on the fly)
  Once you ensure the tcase is in 2wd, pop the drain plug and see if black 
gritty oil comes out (that would be a blown viscous coupler. No holes in the 
tcase? (I have seen ones blown apart when the chain let go after being 
stretched too far)
  Once you eliminate the other stuff (by the way, the trans will shift and 
you'll feel it if the trans isn't wiped out. It will often grind when you 
shift to park too) Check the torque converter bolts didn't fall out. If it 
was vibrating a bit, the front pump or the converter may have died.
  A VERY nice upgrade for the Eagles with automatic is the 727 from an '80 
to '91 Grand Wagoneers (easy to spot in the junkyard because the front 
driveshaft is driver's side, same as the Eagle). Much stronger than the 998 
(especially in the torque converter dept and load haulling and a direct bolt 
in with very minor parts swapping from the old one) The FSJ transfercase is 
also a nice upgrade with low range.
  For those who tow seriously, a NP208J (available as an option '80 to '88) 
is the strongest.


Jim Blair, Seattle, WA '84 J10 Black Jack (getting lifted and stroked!), '73 
J4000 304/TH400/QT tow truck http://www.virtualjeep.com

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From: "Mann Olegs" <mannolegs@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AMC-List] 85 Eagle 4x4
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Hello, I have an 85' Eagle 4x4 ,258,auto.
 It was driving /shifting fine.  I parked it one day,then got
in and drove off and stopped to check my mail. IT will not move
now. I can jack it up and it will roll the wheels but will not
shift. I checked the fluid it is good and clean. I dropped the
pan changed the filter ,same problem. Any suggesions??? Could
there be an easy fix.?? Never any signs of going bad!!
Thanks in advance.

Also I am looking for f&r bumpers and a right frot fender for a
65' American 330??

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