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Can someone please tell me what was the first year the 2.8 came out with the improved oiling system?

Got 8 of these I made from scrap 2X6's. Strong, stable, stackable and cheap.

When he planted that tree there, I'm just wondering if he realized how long it would take to grow big enough to cut the top off so he could use it.

If it works, don't knock it.

That too.

If it was the antenna wire it would also affect the AM. You said that works OK.

I'm going to swap the whole drive train. Fabricate the mounts and drive shafts. Use the Chevy puter and wiring, as needed.

Get a can of CO2. I can't think of the trade name now but any Radio supply will carry it. Blast each of the components in the FM section, assuming you have schematic, Otherwise just everything. Just hit one component at a time and give it time to recover before going to the next one. I'm suggesting the freeze method first because as the radio plays, it warms up. Wiggle each component for a loose solder joint. Get a new radio.

No problem on the oil pan clearance. Lot's of room. And to add insult to injury, I been stalling on getting this MJ back together because I was looking for a diesel or larger V6 to drop in it. After waiting 8 months I went ahead and dropped another 2.8 in. About 30 minutes ago I purchased a wrecked 98 S10 with 57K on the clock, 4.3, 5speed, 4WD. Aw well. Just happen to have another MJ needs a engine. :doh:

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Sometimes the tabs get full of crap and you can't squeeze them. Usually a blast from a air hose will clean it out.

A engine from a 1993 S10 is now resting in the bowels of a 1986 MJ.

I dropped it in 'as is'. Got 4 inches clearance between bottom of oil pan and top of axle.

I swapped the intake manifold so I could stay with the carb. Had no problem with the timing cover. Also kept the serp belt set up so wouldn't have to swap water pump. Besides, I prefer serpentine to V belt. Eliminated the air pump. Swapped pulley on the alternator so I could keep the GM alt. Also using the '93 pwr str pump. I still can't believe I had the two engines sitting side by side and I didn't notice the difference in the oil pans. AW well. Should have it in by tonight.

I just looked at another '86 I have with the 2.8, 4WD. It will go in and as long as I stay on a smooth, paved road everything will be OK. But the first bump I hit..... Going to be changing pans. Jeeez. Wish I could of found a diesel to drop in. Couldn't have been much more of a hassle.

During a commercial airline flight an experienced Air Force Pilot was seated next to a young mother with a babe in arms. When the baby began crying during the descent for landing, the mother began nursing the infant as discreetly as possible. The pilot pretended not to notice, and, upon disembarking, he gallantly offered his assistance to help with the various baby-related items. When the young mother expressed her gratitude, the pilot responded, "that's a good looking baby, and he sure was hungry!" Somewhat embarrassed, the mother explained that her pediatrician said that the time spent on the breast would help alleviate the pressure in the baby's ears. The Air Force Pilot sadly shook his head, and in true pilot fashion exclaimed,"And all these years, I've been chewing gum."

I'm in the process of swapping a 2.8 from a '93 S10 into a '86 MJ. Right now it's hanging on the hook ready to go into the engine bay. I noticed the Chevy pan is deeper than the MJ pan. Will I have to cut a notch in the top of the MJ axle for it to fit, or will there be enough clearance as is? I checked search but couldn't find anything covering this situation. Tried to measure but couldn't come up with anything conclusive. Just a maybe. They are both 4WD. :dunno:

Eagle. Do you think pics 4 and 5 are original? I think they are but????? :dunno:

:agree: It's the only way.

Posted: 2013-08-25, 6:00PM MDT Mint 1992 Jeep Comanche Eliminator - $10000 (Castle Rock) Awesome 1992 Comanche Eliminator 4X4. Yes this is a factory Comanche 4X4! 5spd manual transmission. You will be hard pressed to find one or find one in this condition. Interior looks like it has never been used and the bed is in amazing condition. If you are looking for an amazing running and looking comanche this is the one. 1st owner original Jeep! I bought the jeep Custom ordered in March 92. Super rare,american racing rims and Falken rocky mountain tires. HO 4.0 Motor Inline 6. It has a 2in skyjacker lift. Spectre high flow air filter. Dual exhaust (40 Series flow master). With chrome tips. It has a roll bar with fog lights on top from the factory. And fog lights on the bumper. Title is clean, No accidents.

Looks neat. Wondering if he left the bed mounting alone or did any modifying to it. The XJ shows that there can be a successful one piece body, frame but stiffness is designed in from the start. I think it just boils down as to how he joined them.

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I would guess they meant for a XJ or WJ. I've often heard of them being referred to as 'tailgates' instead of hatches.

As long as Jeep is under Chrysler and Chrysler is making Dodge trucks, there will never be another Jeep P/U.

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