CJ5 possibly

[fastmopar]

I placed the thread about the CJ5?

I have access to a 95 Dakota 4X4 5.2 5spd & transfer case.

Is this a good combo to graft into the CJ??

Thanks,

Jon

 

[SteelHeadz]

I don't know about the Grafting part to a CJ but if you do decide to drop it in the CJ, I would suggest that you check the intake manifold galley for an accumulation of engine oil.. a tell tale sign is exessive oil consumption and a low engine vacuum. IF this is the case, while you have the engine out, remove the intake manifold and remove the intake plenum plate on the bottom. Chrysler has released a revised gasket for this plenum.. install a new set of intake manifold gaskets and your good to go..

 

[fastmopar]

Thanks for the input. I intend to put a Edelbrock 4bbl manifold and performer 4bbl carb on the engine, so the intake will definitely come off, as will the pan.

Need to check the Clutch Trans and Xfer case as well. No sense of droping it in if they need parts.

You heard of anyone doing this engine/trans/xfer case in a CJ5? my concern right now is the length of this assembly. Without the Jeep in my garage, it seems I can bolt the u-joint from the Xfer case directly to thr rear diff.

Guess I'll see when the Jeep arrives.

Thanks,

Jon