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Dauntless Motor mounts

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by heffleysmill, Jan 5, 2012.

  1. heffleysmill

    heffleysmill 7 Slot Hotshot

    Alright so my question is.....
    I just purchased a 225 that has no mounts on the side of the block, I currently have a functioning 134 in my cj5.
    Will buying just the rubber motor mounts for the block be all I need to set this motor or do the mounts rivited to the frame also need to be changed?
    do some searching and cant find much info on this

    Thanks
     
  2. noahlon

    noahlon Old Fart

  3. timgr

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  4. Eaallred

    Eaallred Member

    You'll also have to relocate the battery as it won't clear the v6, re index the pitman arm on the steering box one tooth to clear the bell housing, and either shorten or re-bend the drag link between the steering box and center pin to make up for it.

    I built my own mounts because I was broke. You can buy mounts for a decent price. Novaks look really good.

    Here is my swap with some pics, hope it helps:

    http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?75968-My-Buick-231-v6-swap&highlight=eaallred+buick
     
  5. Eaallred

    Eaallred Member

    Also, if you can find the correct V6 radiator and grill, that will help. I was lucky enough to locate one for mine. Until I did I had to extend the radiator hose across the bottom of the radiator to reach. it was hokey, but worked. I also found the v6 radiator cools much better than the original 4cylinder one did. I can crawl up canyon trails in the summer now without running hot.
     
  6. heffleysmill

    heffleysmill 7 Slot Hotshot

    thanks fellas all I needed was a point in the right direction, and yes I got the proper radiator in my parts buy
     
  7. John Schiefer

    John Schiefer Fltfndr

    eaalred,

    Could use some help in how and where you relocated the battery
     
  8. Eaallred

    Eaallred Member

    I put it on the passenger side firewall. Used the stock battery tray that I cut off the frame, welded up a little framwork and bolted it in place.
     
  9. wsknettl

    wsknettl cuz