I have found a low mileage 98 4.0 to replace the 258 in my 81 CJ. I have
read all about the crank position sensor from Hesco for about $300. Just
wondering if anyone knows how to mount one on my stock 4 speed bellhousing.
I am getting the 98 sensor and flywheel with the new engine. It would seem
its just a matter of drilling a hole in the right spot and tapping it or
welding on a bung. The question is what is the right spot.

I can also buy the 5 speed from the 98 but will it bolt to my transfer case?
Then I have to figure out a hydraulic clutch. What if I just get the
bellhousing?

Has anyone else done this and tried to be this cheap? Should I just give my
money to Hesco? This is just an street truck but the 4.0 is about the same
as a well rebuilt 258.

 

Talk to the guys at Novak. On there web sight they talk about putting a CPS in
a older bellhousing so it will work on the 4L

Later
Scott

 

Talk to the guys at Novak. On there web sight they talk about putting a CPS in
a older bellhousing so it will work on the 4L

Later
Scott

 

Talk to the guys at Novak. On there web sight they talk about putting a CPS in
a older bellhousing so it will work on the 4L

Later
Scott

 

Go here:

http://www.cjoffroad.com/forums/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=24
It is a 4.0 swap forum.Lots of info. Also has other forums and info
for CJ owners.There are ways to avoid He$co and Novak.
Good Luck



<dartauto@qwest.net> wrote in message news:<_eQnb.1302$k73.30222@news.uswest.net>...
> I have found a low mileage 98 4.0 to replace the 258 in my 81 CJ. I have
> read all about the crank position sensor from Hesco for about $300. Just
> wondering if anyone knows how to mount one on my stock 4 speed bellhousing.
> I am getting the 98 sensor and flywheel with the new engine. It would seem
> its just a matter of drilling a hole in the right spot and tapping it or
> welding on a bung. The question is what is the right spot.
>
> I can also buy the 5 speed from the 98 but will it bolt to my transfer case?
> Then I have to figure out a hydraulic clutch. What if I just get the
> bellhousing?
>
> Has anyone else done this and tried to be this cheap? Should I just give my
> money to Hesco? This is just an street truck but the 4.0 is about the same
> as a well rebuilt 258.

 

Go here:

http://www.cjoffroad.com/forums/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=24
It is a 4.0 swap forum.Lots of info. Also has other forums and info
for CJ owners.There are ways to avoid He$co and Novak.
Good Luck



<dartauto@qwest.net> wrote in message news:<_eQnb.1302$k73.30222@news.uswest.net>...
> I have found a low mileage 98 4.0 to replace the 258 in my 81 CJ. I have
> read all about the crank position sensor from Hesco for about $300. Just
> wondering if anyone knows how to mount one on my stock 4 speed bellhousing.
> I am getting the 98 sensor and flywheel with the new engine. It would seem
> its just a matter of drilling a hole in the right spot and tapping it or
> welding on a bung. The question is what is the right spot.
>
> I can also buy the 5 speed from the 98 but will it bolt to my transfer case?
> Then I have to figure out a hydraulic clutch. What if I just get the
> bellhousing?
>
> Has anyone else done this and tried to be this cheap? Should I just give my
> money to Hesco? This is just an street truck but the 4.0 is about the same
> as a well rebuilt 258.

 

Go here:

http://www.cjoffroad.com/forums/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=24
It is a 4.0 swap forum.Lots of info. Also has other forums and info
for CJ owners.There are ways to avoid He$co and Novak.
Good Luck



<dartauto@qwest.net> wrote in message news:<_eQnb.1302$k73.30222@news.uswest.net>...
> I have found a low mileage 98 4.0 to replace the 258 in my 81 CJ. I have
> read all about the crank position sensor from Hesco for about $300. Just
> wondering if anyone knows how to mount one on my stock 4 speed bellhousing.
> I am getting the 98 sensor and flywheel with the new engine. It would seem
> its just a matter of drilling a hole in the right spot and tapping it or
> welding on a bung. The question is what is the right spot.
>
> I can also buy the 5 speed from the 98 but will it bolt to my transfer case?
> Then I have to figure out a hydraulic clutch. What if I just get the
> bellhousing?
>
> Has anyone else done this and tried to be this cheap? Should I just give my
> money to Hesco? This is just an street truck but the 4.0 is about the same
> as a well rebuilt 258.