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    1991 YJ body with 1990 4.2 Engine Swap Wiring

    I agree with Johnny,utilize your old harness as well.You will have less electrical headaches and a more reliable jeep when done.
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    4.2l HOSES!!!

    Those Hoses are badly needed in Calif !:rolleyes:
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    Running hot

    As for the cat,I put a whole new exhaust system less the y pipe just prior to my teardown and repaint. The New radiator did the trick.Walker 4 row.Stays at 180. Took a drive up the infamous Grapevine pushing her to the floor to 4500 ft with the a/c going and she never went over 200 Also found...
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    Running hot

    Ok I have an 87yj 4.2 that overheats daily. since I began my resoration,I have replaced the thermostat,water pump,fan clutch,All hoses and vacuum lines,verified timing more than once,verified no cracked block or,water flow restrictions,I dont lose water,and I am not running lean.However it will...
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    4.2

    yes they will,but the best fit is fuel injected!
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    Dependability of the 4.2

    Mr recently restored stock 87 is great.I can roll down the highway at 65-70 and pull off road and play all day long. I have rebuilt the original carter carb and replaced the 30 miles of vaccum lines that were on it.I will be lifting it soon and adding 31x10.5,Howell EFI, It only has 103,000...
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    2 probs i cant solve 98 cherokee

    Ok I understand you put it in the air and ran it and no shimmy,keep in mind at that there was no load on it and or resistance as would be the case if you were driving it down the road. Have you checked your drive shafts for possible damage?are you sure the problem is tires steering and...
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    2 probs i cant solve 98 cherokee

    where is your pinion angle set?
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    Need gauge cluster for 87 yj?

    Where exactly u located Clyde? I have a couple of good contacts in So Cal.
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    Scam or no scam?

    I agree.There are scams everywhere.If you cant see it or touch it,dont buy it! Kind of like a mailorder bride.
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    How to paint a Wrangler hardtop

    hey duckkiller,I used rustolium satin black on my top,no clearcoat and its been on a year with washing etc.. and still looks great. The key is prep. I used a red scotchbright pad,TSP to remove any grease oil and dirt,and then applied 2-3 coats for good coverage.No primer needed.It took 3-4 cans...
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    2 probs i cant solve 98 cherokee

    I have had shimmy problems on two separate occasions on various vehicles. The first was a 1923 model T roadster with 3 inch wide motorcycle front wheels and automotive hubs.Neither a motorcycle shop or a car tire dealer could balance them.the second a duelly converted S-10 chevy where I hade a...
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    1989 yj new exhaust problem

    The 87-90 4.2 Yj's utilize 2 sensors to control fuel flow on the (yes POS carter carb). The o2 sensor and the temp sensor located on the intake just in front of the carb . I have replaced both due to problems with my 87.Living in Calif limits what we can do here. I just finished a complete...
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    Primer stuff????

    Many auto paint suppliers carry various products to inhibit rust.Most are top shelf products. If its in a can for $6 you will get exactly that in coverage and protection Spend the bucks do it once and make it last and move on.
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    94 JEEP Wrangler- needs transmission

    What engine,and trans,where are you located and whats the interior like? Does the body have damage and rust? Need some more info.
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    87 yj speedo cable replacement

    Disconnected the speedo cable at the transfer case yesterday and the noise is still present. More noticable at low speeds and sounds as though something is slapping around. It appears I may have a problem in the transfer case.I guess I get to get dirty this weekend and not in a fun way!
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    87 yj speedo cable replacement

    Thats what Im afraid of. Does a speedo cable come with them and is it a one time install? guaranteed to break if you remove it? I was wondering if the noise could be coming from the transfer case. I am going to unscrew it from the case and drive it. I am tired of driving the wife's Trans am( It...
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    question for the pros

    I think you are stock geared at 3:73. That was with a stock tire of about 29 inch diameter. If you go to 35's you can expect that gear ratio to drop to about 3:10.It will do ok on the HWY but your torque is gone. Every added inch in tire diameter will change your ratio by a factor of 10. I have...
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