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225 swap to mid 80's 231

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by billybbean, Jun 19, 2011.

  1. billybbean

    billybbean Member

    I have the opportunity to pick up a rebuilt 231. The guy says it's an 82-87 rear wheel drive engine. Would this 231 go in place of my 225 without much headach?
     
    billybbean, Jun 19, 2011
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  2. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    If it is a rear wheel motor, and comes with a fly wheel, just pop it in. If you have to use your fly wheel, you may want to think about getting a neutral balance on it. Do a search on info for the flywheel balance.
     
    Warloch, Jun 19, 2011
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  3. billybbean

    billybbean Member

    Thanks Warloch. I've read the info on here about swaping and such here. With the engine being an 80's model I wasn't sure if there had been some changes. I'll look into the flywheel. Thanks!
     
    billybbean, Jun 19, 2011
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  4. Bob Greenslade

    Bob Greenslade Member

    If you wheel the Jeep you will want to keep the 225 flywheel. Get it balanced to the 231.
     
    Bob Greenslade, Jun 21, 2011
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  5. billybbean

    billybbean Member

    I am going to stick with the 225. I found another 225 close to me. Going to go pick it up this weekend. Should be a fun project. Hopefuly I'll have it redy to go in this fall, in time for hunting.
     
    billybbean, Jun 22, 2011
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