She Runs!!!
 

Hey Everyone,
Today i finally got my CJ8 out of the garage under it's own power. I had it
fired up earler this week, but coolant got into #1 and had hellish valvetrain
noise from the 360. Granted i'm only using this 360 for a few months while i
completely rebuild a different one, but still, it was BAD. Coolant seepage was
because i didn't clean the bock/head well enough and the head gasket didn't
seat right. Some elbow grease and a new head gasket, problem solved. I
replaced the pushrods and lifters, used a lot of elbow grease on the rockers,
VERY quiet valvetrain now. Too bad i have an ENORMOUS exhaust flange leak.
Not a little ticking, mind you, but a big leak caused by a banana-shaped
flange. Tomorrow i hope to have it on the lift so i can loosen the pipe and
replace that flange. Coolant and oil levels are good, a little drip of ATF,
wanna check all my connections tomorrow. Gotta adjust the kickdown, and
alignment is very necessary.
All in all, it's looking good. My project that lasted almost a year and a
bunch of cash is finally on the streets. I forgot how nice it is to cruise
behind the wheel. The temp dropped to the low 50's tonight, but i didn't care.
The bikini top and windjammer are on the shelf: too nice of a night. Tossed
on a sweatshirt, and damn..... beautiful.
But i probably should replace that heater core soon ;)

Don W

'82 CJ8 Scrambler
AMC 360
T/F 727
Dana 300
One-piece model 20 rear
Dana 30 front, upgraded to 6-bolt caliper and Warn hubs, awaiting locker
2" shackle lift/reversal
2" lift springs of unknown origin
33" Mickey's

And it finally runs!!!!!

Re: She Runs!!!
 

Cool, it's a good feeling getting them back on the road isn't it?

Had my CJ7 down for a year doing a frame up with 'glass body build.

If you are replacing your heater core, while in there I 'highly'
recommend a big GM blower motor for the fan. On low, the sucker puts
out more than high did with the stock motor. No exaggeration either.

Here is a link on it:

http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/body/heater.html

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Don Wallish wrote:
>
> Hey Everyone,
> Today i finally got my CJ8 out of the garage under it's own power. I had it
> fired up earler this week, but coolant got into #1 and had hellish valvetrain
> noise from the 360. Granted i'm only using this 360 for a few months while i
> completely rebuild a different one, but still, it was BAD. Coolant seepage was
> because i didn't clean the bock/head well enough and the head gasket didn't
> seat right. Some elbow grease and a new head gasket, problem solved. I
> replaced the pushrods and lifters, used a lot of elbow grease on the rockers,
> VERY quiet valvetrain now. Too bad i have an ENORMOUS exhaust flange leak.
> Not a little ticking, mind you, but a big leak caused by a banana-shaped
> flange. Tomorrow i hope to have it on the lift so i can loosen the pipe and
> replace that flange. Coolant and oil levels are good, a little drip of ATF,
> wanna check all my connections tomorrow. Gotta adjust the kickdown, and
> alignment is very necessary.
> All in all, it's looking good. My project that lasted almost a year and a
> bunch of cash is finally on the streets. I forgot how nice it is to cruise
> behind the wheel. The temp dropped to the low 50's tonight, but i didn't care.
> The bikini top and windjammer are on the shelf: too nice of a night. Tossed
> on a sweatshirt, and damn..... beautiful.
> But i probably should replace that heater core soon ;)
>
> Don W
>
> '82 CJ8 Scrambler
> AMC 360
> T/F 727
> Dana 300
> One-piece model 20 rear
> Dana 30 front, upgraded to 6-bolt caliper and Warn hubs, awaiting locker
> 2" shackle lift/reversal
> 2" lift springs of unknown origin
> 33" Mickey's
>
> And it finally runs!!!!!

Re: She Runs!!!
 

Cool, it's a good feeling getting them back on the road isn't it?

Had my CJ7 down for a year doing a frame up with 'glass body build.

If you are replacing your heater core, while in there I 'highly'
recommend a big GM blower motor for the fan. On low, the sucker puts
out more than high did with the stock motor. No exaggeration either.

Here is a link on it:

http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/body/heater.html

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Don Wallish wrote:
>
> Hey Everyone,
> Today i finally got my CJ8 out of the garage under it's own power. I had it
> fired up earler this week, but coolant got into #1 and had hellish valvetrain
> noise from the 360. Granted i'm only using this 360 for a few months while i
> completely rebuild a different one, but still, it was BAD. Coolant seepage was
> because i didn't clean the bock/head well enough and the head gasket didn't
> seat right. Some elbow grease and a new head gasket, problem solved. I
> replaced the pushrods and lifters, used a lot of elbow grease on the rockers,
> VERY quiet valvetrain now. Too bad i have an ENORMOUS exhaust flange leak.
> Not a little ticking, mind you, but a big leak caused by a banana-shaped
> flange. Tomorrow i hope to have it on the lift so i can loosen the pipe and
> replace that flange. Coolant and oil levels are good, a little drip of ATF,
> wanna check all my connections tomorrow. Gotta adjust the kickdown, and
> alignment is very necessary.
> All in all, it's looking good. My project that lasted almost a year and a
> bunch of cash is finally on the streets. I forgot how nice it is to cruise
> behind the wheel. The temp dropped to the low 50's tonight, but i didn't care.
> The bikini top and windjammer are on the shelf: too nice of a night. Tossed
> on a sweatshirt, and damn..... beautiful.
> But i probably should replace that heater core soon ;)
>
> Don W
>
> '82 CJ8 Scrambler
> AMC 360
> T/F 727
> Dana 300
> One-piece model 20 rear
> Dana 30 front, upgraded to 6-bolt caliper and Warn hubs, awaiting locker
> 2" shackle lift/reversal
> 2" lift springs of unknown origin
> 33" Mickey's
>
> And it finally runs!!!!!

Heater blower upgrade WAS: She Runs!!!
 

On or about Sun, 7 Sep 2003, Mike Romain of romainm@sympatico.ca wrote:

> If you are replacing your heater core, while in there I 'highly'
> recommend a big GM blower motor for the fan. On low, the sucker puts
> out more than high did with the stock motor. No exaggeration either.
>
> Here is a link on it:
>
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/body/heater.html

I made this swap. Some things that applied to my `79 CJ-5 that are not
mentioned in the article:

The flat on the motor shaft (using the part specified in the article) as
it came out of the box extended only about 1/2", but the shaft is longer
than the stock Jeep part. I had to extend the flat towards the motor with
a grinder to allow the squirrel cage to sit properly.

The blower motor must be shimmed out away from the heater box with a 1/8"
gasket to allow sufficient depth for the squirrel cage. Those attempting
this upgrade should test the assembled blower and heater box while it is
still on the bench to make sure that the cage isn't rubbing on the inside
of the box.

If using a junkyard motor, keep the shaft hardware. The stock Jeep nut
isn't the same pitch. You will also have to mix-n-match washers and the
nylon spacer between the cage and the motor.

Heater blower upgrade WAS: She Runs!!!
 

On or about Sun, 7 Sep 2003, Mike Romain of romainm@sympatico.ca wrote:

> If you are replacing your heater core, while in there I 'highly'
> recommend a big GM blower motor for the fan. On low, the sucker puts
> out more than high did with the stock motor. No exaggeration either.
>
> Here is a link on it:
>
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/body/heater.html

I made this swap. Some things that applied to my `79 CJ-5 that are not
mentioned in the article:

The flat on the motor shaft (using the part specified in the article) as
it came out of the box extended only about 1/2", but the shaft is longer
than the stock Jeep part. I had to extend the flat towards the motor with
a grinder to allow the squirrel cage to sit properly.

The blower motor must be shimmed out away from the heater box with a 1/8"
gasket to allow sufficient depth for the squirrel cage. Those attempting
this upgrade should test the assembled blower and heater box while it is
still on the bench to make sure that the cage isn't rubbing on the inside
of the box.

If using a junkyard motor, keep the shaft hardware. The stock Jeep nut
isn't the same pitch. You will also have to mix-n-match washers and the
nylon spacer between the cage and the motor.

Re: Heater blower upgrade WAS: She Runs!!!
 

The pre-92 blower motor is the old smaller one. The upgrade mod applies to CJ
and Yj's through '91. I did it on my '87, works great, much more heat.

Mike Romain wrote:

> Lee Ayrton wrote:
> >
> > On or about Sun, 7 Sep 2003, Mike Romain of romainm@sympatico.ca wrote:
> >
> > > If you are replacing your heater core, while in there I 'highly'
> > > recommend a big GM blower motor for the fan. On low, the sucker puts
> > > out more than high did with the stock motor. No exaggeration either.
> > >
> > > Here is a link on it:
> > >
> > > http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/body/heater.html
> >
> > I made this swap. Some things that applied to my `79 CJ-5 that are not
> > mentioned in the article:
> >
> > The flat on the motor shaft (using the part specified in the article) as
> > it came out of the box extended only about 1/2", but the shaft is longer
> > than the stock Jeep part. I had to extend the flat towards the motor with
> > a grinder to allow the squirrel cage to sit properly.
> >
> > The blower motor must be shimmed out away from the heater box with a 1/8"
> > gasket to allow sufficient depth for the squirrel cage. Those attempting
> > this upgrade should test the assembled blower and heater box while it is
> > still on the bench to make sure that the cage isn't rubbing on the inside
> > of the box.
> >
> > If using a junkyard motor, keep the shaft hardware. The stock Jeep nut
> > isn't the same pitch. You will also have to mix-n-match washers and the
> > nylon spacer between the cage and the motor.
>
> For some strange reason, one US supplier, NAPA has two different motors
> listed for that combo!
>
> You got the wrong one....
>
> I am in Canada and ordered a motor for a 73 Blazer, 4x4, 350 engine and
> AC at Canadian Tire and the one I got fit 'perfectly' with the only mod
> needed was a bigger hole in the firewall.
>
> I have heard from others about the one with the longer shaft so I would
> recommend anyone going for the swap to take the old blower motor with
> them to the parts store so they can match the shaft lengths.
>
> I 'think' the right part number at NAPA is #655-1039
>
> I 'think' the 'wrong' part number is #655-1076
>
> They are both listed for the Blazer, the right one is the premium or
> maybe heavy duty unit.
>
> I also think a pre 92 YJ blower is a direct fit too. (The 258 carb
> engine one)
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: Heater blower upgrade WAS: She Runs!!!
 

The pre-92 blower motor is the old smaller one. The upgrade mod applies to CJ
and Yj's through '91. I did it on my '87, works great, much more heat.

Mike Romain wrote:

> Lee Ayrton wrote:
> >
> > On or about Sun, 7 Sep 2003, Mike Romain of romainm@sympatico.ca wrote:
> >
> > > If you are replacing your heater core, while in there I 'highly'
> > > recommend a big GM blower motor for the fan. On low, the sucker puts
> > > out more than high did with the stock motor. No exaggeration either.
> > >
> > > Here is a link on it:
> > >
> > > http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/body/heater.html
> >
> > I made this swap. Some things that applied to my `79 CJ-5 that are not
> > mentioned in the article:
> >
> > The flat on the motor shaft (using the part specified in the article) as
> > it came out of the box extended only about 1/2", but the shaft is longer
> > than the stock Jeep part. I had to extend the flat towards the motor with
> > a grinder to allow the squirrel cage to sit properly.
> >
> > The blower motor must be shimmed out away from the heater box with a 1/8"
> > gasket to allow sufficient depth for the squirrel cage. Those attempting
> > this upgrade should test the assembled blower and heater box while it is
> > still on the bench to make sure that the cage isn't rubbing on the inside
> > of the box.
> >
> > If using a junkyard motor, keep the shaft hardware. The stock Jeep nut
> > isn't the same pitch. You will also have to mix-n-match washers and the
> > nylon spacer between the cage and the motor.
>
> For some strange reason, one US supplier, NAPA has two different motors
> listed for that combo!
>
> You got the wrong one....
>
> I am in Canada and ordered a motor for a 73 Blazer, 4x4, 350 engine and
> AC at Canadian Tire and the one I got fit 'perfectly' with the only mod
> needed was a bigger hole in the firewall.
>
> I have heard from others about the one with the longer shaft so I would
> recommend anyone going for the swap to take the old blower motor with
> them to the parts store so they can match the shaft lengths.
>
> I 'think' the right part number at NAPA is #655-1039
>
> I 'think' the 'wrong' part number is #655-1076
>
> They are both listed for the Blazer, the right one is the premium or
> maybe heavy duty unit.
>
> I also think a pre 92 YJ blower is a direct fit too. (The 258 carb
> engine one)
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's