finding that pesky F Head

okay guys ive got a buddy that has an early cj5.. and he wants to keep it stock by putting an f head back in it... that PO put a 2.2 L Monza engine in place of the F Head... seems odd but oh well.. anyone know of a place to find these motors.. it seems that they are really scare and when you find one it has been sitting outside forever and cant be guarenteed to run... but any help you guys have would really be appreciated
thanks
Shay

 

Git out there and beat the bushes. Look up local Jeepers and clubs, look for local forums like this one. Check out all the 4wd and off-road shops. Check the salvage yards. Put the word out. Seek and ye shall find.

You'll probably have to rebuild any that you find anyway, don't count on finding a motor that old that's "ready to go". You might, but not likely. I have three Fheads in my garage that I picked up for free, just by keeping my eyes and ears open. I'm keeping them for extra parts for my original '56 motor, and I might be able to build another complete running motor later on. There's no way I'd try to start any of the four without tearing them apart for cleaning and inspection at the very least. My original is getting the works before it ever smells gas or feels electricity.

 

You might try A&P Truck Salvage in Oklahoma City, OK. Steve Akers is the fellows name and he has tons of old Jeep parts including engines. KCJ

 

Send a PM or email to Hickntick, he's in the St. Louis area I believe. He might know someone that has one. There's got to be a good engine in your corner of the state just waiting for a new home.

 

Depending on how big of a hurry you are in, you might contact Missouri71 here on ecj5. I know that he has a 225 that he's thinking about swapping into his Jeep in place of the F4 he is currently running. I have no idea on his timeline for replacement though.

Jim

 

I know Jerry (JMcdavid) has one in Nashville that he's been bugging me to buy. Send him a PM and he might be able to help you out.

 

i got one that you can have. it ran bout 5 years ago. now its missing somevalvetrain pecis intake and exahst. oh and i think the head has a crack but if you want it for parts it has alot of them crank flywheel pistons block mostly complete,jared

 

one or two on e-bay right now

 

How soon ya want one?
Mine runs great.
Revs clean, no smoke, no knock, just the normal F head ticking.
Its complete from carb to oil pan.
PM me if your interested.

 

Oh. My mistake. St. Louis, St. Joseph, St. George, St. Francis, one o' them Saint places.

 

Dont forget St Paul, St Croix, St Thomas.

 

Found where ya can get new rebuilts
http://www.precisionengine.com/g_engines_d_amc.html
and Northstar Willy's but pretty high
http://www.northstarwillys.com/engine.htm

 

I have a SWEET turn-key f-head in my '71 that'll be pulled out soon.
I just sent you an e-mail bnrboy775.

 

thanks guys for all of your feedback it was really helpful... but i believe i will deal with Missouri71... since he is the closest to me....unless something changes... and i will let you guys knows