A belated welcome, Jordan.
--- Jordan Franklin <franklin@...> wrote:
I went to the "Service Manual for 'Jeep' Utility Vehicles" I got from
Orginal Reproductions but was unable to find mention of the crankshaft
to deck height or the piston to head clearance.
I don't recall seeing these measurement anywhere either. And I am undoubtedly running a high
compression engine, as the block has been decked twice. (You can tell if it has been decked at
least once by the lack of serial number on the waterpump boss)
I need to find out if the block can be salvaged or if other option
must be considered.
what else is wrong?
2) Since I have the motor out and I thought now would be a good time
to evaluate the condition of the transmission and the transfer case.
Since the thing came to me in "not-running" condition
The lock washer in the cylinder isn't exactly the sign of a careful mechanic. If this be the
owner, beware.
I don't really want
to disassemble the things if I don't have to but can I get a sense of
the condition of the thing?
Hahaha. It was precisely this philosophy and a desire towards perfection which lead me (and
undoubtedly many others on this list) down the path to take apart every nut and bolt: watch out!
<g>.
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