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Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by cj5 buggy, May 28, 2004.

  1. May 28, 2004
    cj5 buggy

    cj5 buggy Member

    hardeeville, SC
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    the transfer case Dana 300 needs rebuilt, while driveing down the road it'll pop into 4 H... what is a reasonable price for this?

    also my AMC 360 is sick... blue blows smoke on passenger side only...
    compression test is as follows
    cyl comp
    1 160
    2 160
    3 160
    4 170
    5 20 i know this aint right
    6 160
    7 150
    8 160
    are these #'s okay... besides the 20 of course... and also anyone know of a good place to get rebuild kits for the AMC 360???

    thanks for the help folks...
     
    cj5 buggy, May 28, 2004
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  2. May 28, 2004
    plunkinberry

    plunkinberry Member

    Canonsburg, PA
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    those numbers look good to me (off the top of my head) with the exception of the 20...

    Honestly, check PAW for rebuild kits; Summit also carries them. NAPA or your local chain may have a package deal as well...
     
    plunkinberry, May 28, 2004
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  3. May 28, 2004
    SandhillMike

    SandhillMike Moderator

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    Just a reminder, don't buy any kit until you know if and how much the block and/or crank will have to be machined.
     
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  4. May 28, 2004
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    Numbers are gud....except the 20..........could be valve guides Frank.......
     
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  5. May 28, 2004
    timgr

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    Since it's a 360, what's your oil pressure? (hot idle and running). Do you want to patch it up or spend a lot of money? I'd do the wet test with your compression tester, or maybe the leakdown test to see if it's your rings or a burnt valve. One cylinder bad is more likely a burnt exhaust valve than worn out rings.

    Also, I'd consider how many miles a year that you're going to put on the 360. If it's in a recreational Jeep that only sees 1000 miles a year, a complete rebuild doesn't seem cost-effective. Maybe look for a used 304/360, or patch it up? Oil pressure is the main liability on the AMC V8s, so a check of the OP is also a must before you make any plans (IMO).

    hth Tim
     
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  6. May 28, 2004
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    Frank found an engine rebuilder that works sheep............
     
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  7. May 28, 2004
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Frank,
    Pull the vALVE COVERS. I had a broken rocker on it and i had 0 compression. so look for that first.
     
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  8. May 29, 2004
    cj5 buggy

    cj5 buggy Member

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    Morning Billy give me a call and lets talk about your sheep shop
     
    cj5 buggy, May 29, 2004
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