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Discussion in 'Jeepster Commando and Commando Tech' started by Vhatt, Aug 18, 2006.

  1. Vhatt

    Vhatt New Member

    Hi Everyone,
    Finally got around to tearing down the 225 V-6 in my 71 Commando and found several problems. I have a lifter that was stuck and not turning which has worn the rocker arm out and needs replacing. Can I buy a single rocker arm or would you guys recommend replacing the entire rocker assembly??? Where can I find the parts??? All the other rockers look fine........next...
    I plan to use this Commando to go to the deer lease and tool around town, no oversized tires just good ground grips so what would be my best cam choice??? A friend told me to order an R/V cam for it, this is new ground for me so I dont really know what would work best for my intended use. I would like it to have a little more power than it had but still want the engine to run nice and quite like it did before the Ting Ting started.
    I will have to wait until the machine shop get through with the block to order the rebuild kit. Yes it was bad news on the cylinders, all were in good shape and could of been only lightly honed but the rear left (driver side) it is worn pretty bad and will have to be bored, so much for the cheap rebuild kit:cry:
    Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated now while I wait for the block and heads to come back from the machine shop.
    Thanks
    Vhatt:twisted:
     
    Vhatt, Aug 18, 2006
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  2. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    First, welcome from the Kansas Flinthills!

    Second, in my pile-o-parts I have a couple spare rocker arm shafts. I could remove a rocker arm and send it your way.

    Third, I just put a new cam in my 225. The Comp Cams 252H. Good low end torque, not much else changed in driveability. I ordered the complete kit which included a timing chain. Didn't need it, but now I've got a spare. ;) http://earlycj5.com/tech/engines/225/225_cam_numbers.shtml

    HTH!
     
    sparky, Aug 18, 2006
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  3. MCSCOTT

    MCSCOTT Member

    Looks like Sparky pretty much covered it, so welcome from middle Tennessee.:)
     
    MCSCOTT, Aug 18, 2006
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  4. Txjake

    Txjake I wrenched with Sparky

    what they said. if you change the cam, dont go to radical on lift or duration.....
     
    Txjake, Aug 18, 2006
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  5. Vhatt

    Vhatt New Member

    Hey Guys,
    Thanks for all the help, I dont want anything radical the suggested cam from Comp looks great. I will try to get some pics of my 71 on here for you guys to see, its not perfect but then again I'm not either just love my Commando. Does anyone know if the original green paint can be matched and if so where can I find it????
    Thanks
    Vhatt:beer:
     
    Vhatt, Aug 18, 2006
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