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Replace 6 Cyl In 76 Cj5 With 72 304v8

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Bill Niven, Sep 28, 2016.

  1. Sep 28, 2016
    Bill Niven

    Bill Niven New Member

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    I am hoping to swap my 72 CJ5 304V8 into a nice 76 CJ5 with the 4.0 6 cylinder. Any known issues with this swap? Would prefer to use the T150 3 speed in the 76 rather than T15 in the 72.
     
  2. Sep 28, 2016
    rejeep

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    Bolt and go
     
  3. Sep 28, 2016
    Bill Niven

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    Thanks rejeep. My 72 is a rust bucket but motor is strong. The 76 is clean with no rust but have to have a V8.
     
  4. Sep 29, 2016
    jeepcj

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    I think the only changes are, changing one motor mount to the v8 mount, and running the fuel line down the opposite frame rail.
     
  5. Sep 29, 2016
    Chilly

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    If you have to use different motor mount holes in the frame make sure they are backed by tubing between the C-channel and inner plate. My frame has extra holes that dont have tube backing.
     
  6. Sep 29, 2016
    timgr

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    The T-15 is stronger, but you can use the T-150 if you want. Almost everything changes for the 1976 model year, so I predict it will not be 100% bolt up. However, the 304 was offered in 1976, so if a part like the frame tower from the '72 does not fit, you can find the equivalent part for '76 and later and it will work.
     
  7. Sep 29, 2016
    rejeep

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    having done this swap before i am 99.9% sure its 100% bolt in..
    nothing needs to be fabricated, and as timgr mentioned, it was an option so the bolt in parts are available..
    Track down +76 V8 frame mounts and your golden
     
  8. Sep 29, 2016
    rejeep

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    x2 on keeping the T15
     
  9. Sep 29, 2016
    sterlclan

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    the mounts are the same. unbolt the 6 bolt in the 8
     
  10. Jan 9, 2017
    Boodie

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    Putting the AMC 360 in mind now.....great swap!
     
  11. Jan 14, 2017
    jeepcj

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    having done this swap in the past. One motor mount is different, cant remember which side but they just bolt on anyway using factory holes, at least the 76 and up frames had the holes already there. The 6cy carbs fuel inlet is on the opposite side of the engine then the v8, so you either have to route your fuel line around the engine or reroute on the opposite frame rail, either will work. But that's about it as far as changes.
     
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