What Did You Do To Your Jeep Today?

No more mystery. Rod bearing out on 2 , 1 not looking hot. Crank scored. Only thing I can figure is from sitting the assembly lube deteriorated. Note to self, even with proper assembly go through engines that have been sitting. I guess that even fire on the floor is going in. Maybe it's a sign the 327 and Muncie should go in the next project. Fire sale the commando 400 off to Chris...

BTW, anyone got an even fire flywheel?

 

Oh man that sucks. Sorry to hear.

 

current thinking is to pull the engine. If the rod ends are not beat up get a crank kit. Current one is 10/20 so it's toast..

 

X2

 

About 4 years ago I backed my CJ5 up into the garage of my new house with a broken tooth on the reverse idler, blown passenger front wheel bearings and brakes and put it on jackstands.

20190817_002322 by Joe with a jeep, on Flickr

Today.... at 1am central

20190819_000644 by Joe with a jeep, on Flickr


I know 2 of these are from a coworker but I forgot which 2. I don't recall who gave me the other pair. Concrete floors are great!

 

It's been a good day.


20190819_174051 by Joe with a jeep, on Flickr

My sister in law helped get the top off, then helped put the hood and windshield on.

20190819_175419 by Joe with a jeep, on Flickr

Don't judge my plate it's not official yet but I put it on anyway.

20190819_191037 by Joe with a jeep, on Flickr

 

Ugh... I really hate that for you, sorry to see that

 

Thanks for the condolences guys. I'll start the pull out this week. Good news my machine guy says it should turn out clean at 30 under and they can usually go 40 on these if necessary. More pita than anything else...

 

So are you rebuilding the bottom end or swapping engines? Turning the crank and some undersize bearings sounds pretty good since it is otherwise a good known engine.

 

Currently plan is to pull the engine and go through the bottom end. If the rod end(s) are good turn the crank and new bearings. Hoping it's just 1&2 right now.

 

Got the windshield installed and hood on. Delusional enough to think I might be able to drive it this weekend!

 

Had transmission rebuilt - getting 2nd gear back! Novak rebuild kit

 

Took it for a drive. Wife said the engine is ticking
I didn't hear it though .
And Hendrix always likes when he gets the front seat too.

 

6 bolts from coming out.

 

Out.


Tell me your secrets. I need a witch doctor or something. I'm beginning to think my Jeep hates me.....

 

Aw...'Cmon Rich...........You're a Jeep Doctor if I ever knew one ! ( I don't think she hates ya.... maybe she dislikes you strongly right about now, but you'll make her feel better soon .... LoL )

 

Hey Brother Rich............ If your engines sat for such a long time, I was wondering if you did the old initial start up thing of priming the oil pump thru the distributor drive to the cam ? Don't get me wrong here , I'm not being a smartass , I'm just trying to be of support to you 'cuz I feel for you having to redo that engine .
On another note...... it's come to my attention that you have a 327 in your Shop !!!! ...... Can we Talk ???????
Richie