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I did find a 3.4 but I was afraid the engine, wiring may have suffered irrepairable damage making it unsuitable for my requirements.

One needs a diesel for a diesel swap. Seems the only ones available around here are Dura maxes and cummins, way to much engine for a compact truck. Found one Mercedes but the owner thought he had gold. not a busted auto. Haven't gave up on the project. Just put it on a back burner until something shows up I can use. Got a rust free stripped MJ bod sitting in back just waiting. Until then my immediate goal is finding a GM donor with a suitable 3.1, 3.2, 3 anything for the '86 conversion.

An hour and 20 minutes? It takes me an hour and a half just to find a wrench, and I could be holding it in my hand the whole time.

No wonder you're not accomplishing anything. To much idle time. Sure glad your not close enough to hit me.

Just got in from swapping a alternator on a 1990 MJ, 4.0. There is no way in hell any one is going to convince me Jeep doesn't have a team of mechanics and engineers stationed at the end of the assembly line whose sole function is to see if they can't find a way to make a routine repair more difficult. :fs1:

Didn't know the Blackbirds were mounted on trollies. No day is wasted if ya learn something new.

Sounds like somebody may have done a engine swap, dropping in a later year engine.Any year 2.5 from a '87 up should work. "86 was the last year for V Belts in the XJ-MJ, with "87 using the serpentine.

If you don't, you'll be sooorrrrryy.

I've been trying for the last hour to upload pics to PB with no luck. Can any one suggest another pic hosting sit that works?

The simpler they are, the harder it is to find.

I had thought about the Buick 3.8. got some experience with them and think they're good engines, Only reason I didn't really consider one is I thought the bell housing bolt pattern was different.

Got a '86 MJ with a busted 2.8.,,,, Waiting for the gasps of surprise to die down,,,,,,. In looking for an engine to swap I found there is oodles of swaps and info for the 3.4. I also noticed there is a 3.1 which seems to be a much better engine and should be easier to find as there were more of them made. But there is almost nothing on it about swapping or anything else. I am looking for any oplnlons any one may have on these ,3.1, engines before I spring a couple bucks and get one. I am planning on getting a complete donor so I can swap everything over and have multi port injection. Any thoughts, hints, opinions greatly appreciated. Jim

I find out what shipping will be. Let you know the total. You send me a PayPal or mail a personal check. You might have me measure them and or send you the info on the tag. Make sure you can use them before I ship.

Modern convenience be d*mned. Any body remember when the ignition switch was on the dash? And all it did was connect the battery to the ignition circuit?

Don't know anything about them being 'upcountry'. Got what looks like OEM labels on them. Also they're about 2inches taller than a half dozen other springs from '94-'01 ZJ, WJ I got and they're from a V8. I'll have to weigh them and check on shipping.

I want $10 for the pair. Don't know what shipping would be.I would guess $20.

Hook it up to an electric motor. Spin it. See what happens.

2 days ago reg was 3.25. Today it's 3.35. Diesel 3.96. Anybody notice that despite the wide variance in gas, diesel is pretty much the same?

Hey. It just gives ya something to shoot for.

But it was an informative one. Or how about this one? Could Be Rarehttp://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-Original-Jeep-Automobiles-Exhaust-Part-Rare-/150991924705?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Yea

My yard.

For what it's worth, my '87 uses the plastic attachment, with both ears broke off. It's only being held in place by the friction of the firewall grommet.

A thousand? Hmmm. I can give one to the cute little Brunette down the street. Another one to that stacked Redhead at Mickey D'S. 2 from 1000, 998. Naw, Forget I said anything.

If you want to try something like that, then get a Blazer and S10, or a Ford Explorer, Ranger. But don't go hacking up a MJ.

The front half of the tank and filler, vent hose will fit OK. However the rear half of the tank will be occupying some space in the wheel well. You know, The same space that the rear left hand tire is using.