Re: [Amc-list] Concord is Home - update

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Got to love comcrap....

First part of my reply disscussed the problems I have seen in 82-83 engines with blocks cracking!
I saw 3 of them that I can remember and was told of more!

That is why I recommended having the block carefully inspected before use or putting money into it!

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
" I realize that death is inevitable.
I just don't want to be around when it happens! "

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From: Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx
> I would have to have that block professionally checked before I would put money 
> in!
> Better safe than sorry.
> 
> The 4.0L head is a little more complicated a swap than a straight bolt on due to 
> intake exhaust port changes, but the 83 will have the easiest intake to adpat 
> and the exhaust needs to come from a 4.0L.
> 
> Rockers and pushrods do swap and it is a good upgrade!
> If you have time then start browsing.
> Jeepstrokers.com is good place to start looking at options for the six.
> Sign up and go through everything.
> It will help you understand your options without having to ask a million 
> questions.
> 
> If you prefer to ask questions, Go for it!!!
> There are a few people here who can answer!
> 
> --
> Mark Price
> Morgantown, WV
> 1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
> 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
> " I realize that death is inevitable.
> I just don't want to be around when it happens! "
> 
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: Richard Estermyer <javelinman74@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > 
> > The previous owner said it had a hole in the piston and it kinda does.  #1 
> right 
> > at the front edge has an area that has opened up, no more than 1/4" hole but 
> it 
> > is there, and the cylinder wall is not damaged.  I think the cheapest and 
> > smartest is to a quick rebuild on this one.  New piston and rings and gaskets?  
> > However did read more about the 4.0 head on the 4.2 and found one on e-bay 
> > remanned for $269!?!  Claiming 40 hp and 18% increase in gas mileage.
> >  
> > IF I do this new head, will the previous rocker arms and push rods do their 
> job.  
> > The re-ring kit has rod bearings of course and will the main bearings also 
> work 
> > IF I don't touch them?  Same question for camshaft and lifters?  Cannot really 
> > "afford" a lot but in selling the 80 Wagon can make up for it.  And since it 
> is 
> > in such great condition, I might as well make the motor start "fresh" too and 
> > help it live long.
> >  
> > Enigne has 105,000 on it.  Owner THOUGHT he bought it in the early 90's 
> however 
> > the title was issued Feb 1984!  So he must be the 2nd owner and the 1st only 
> > owned for a year?!?  Aboslutely clean and SOLID all around, garage kept.  
> > AM/FM/CB PS/PB/PW/Pseat/PLocks rear wiper/washer, rear trunk shade, vanity 
> > mirror, clock, variable wipers and I believe EVERY option except for the roof 
> > rack and cruise control.  Twin grip differential, he mentioned about regular 
> > maintenance and changing fluid in these.  "When you hear it start to chatter, 
> it 
> > is time to change the fluid"  Really?  THANS for the input and support, 
> > folks!Happy New Year's Blessings,Richard 
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