Swapping Out Motor... Finally!

Well, its been awhile since I been on the forum. The willy's had issues and now it's time to get it fixed

First issue: radiator is crap, and I measured the overall dimensions as 28 1,/2 × 20 3/4 width... its crossflow ..

Second: which clutch? It's 10 1/2 " disc, and its a sm420 with a dauntless, its a diaphragm pressure plate. Six bolts I believe.

Third: one pushrod is bent, so, I'm thinking TA performance.

Four: valve stem seals, they aren't included in a gasket set, so is this TA performance also? Thank you, Chris

 

The title's got me confused. Are you swapping the dauntless for something? The body sounds like you're fixing specific known issues and so implies keeping the dauntless.

 

Yep, my bad. It's a dauntless . These are issues that I'm starting with.

 

I'm using LUK brand clutch kit.

 

Thanks JP. Do you have a part number? Or what application? I thought gm trucks are 11 or 12 inch disc

Chris

 

LUK 01-029
Fit my V6 with SM420.

 

JP, ordered the luk clutch kit yesterday. Thanks for the help.

What radiator did you use for your jeep? I talked to champion radiator, and they have something close. It's not tall enough.
Chris

 

I know a lot of people use 60's vintage Mustang radiators.

To look for other possible radiators, Summit Racing has great search features. You can go here and select the height and width you need in the side bar: https://www.summitracing.com/search/department/cooling-heating/section/radiators/part-type/radiators

 

28 1/2" tall? that seems high. if the numbers are flip flopped Speedway has good deals on radiators. speedway motors radiators | Speedway Motors, The Racing and Rodding Specialists

 

The push rods are solid steel and if you have a good straight steel plate you can easily straighten bent push rods. I have done several with no problems.

 

Thanks fireball. I'll check em out

 

Hey Jeff, thanks for your reply. the height is 20 3/4 & width is 28 1/2
Chris

 

Hey walt, I was thinking about that as well. I believe it was number 6 intake pushrod. The rocker arm assembly is a little scuffed up too, but doesn't look cracked.

Chris

 

It's worth a try.

 

I have in my records (haven't bought one) that a champion 6571 or 7071 should work, although not an exact match so you may have to adjust bracketry.

 

That's a jeep radiator.. mine looks like a gm crossflow.
Has anyone used the universal gm radiator from speedway? It looks very close.. not sure if its saddle mount

 

Pardon my ignorance, but what would the difference be? A radiator is a radiator, isn't it?

 

didn't mean it to offend ya, I was just trying to get a drop-in if possible

Chris