89 MJ

Being that it’s a 3 speed auto, it probably does not have 4.56s, but don’t quote me on that. I’d guess you more than likely have 3.55s seeing as though that’s what the 4cyl 4 speed manual trucks had.

Hunter green is hands down my favorite color on an MJ.

After some consideration, we are now considering putting this engine in my grandpa’s unfinished 40 Chevy pickup project. That is still TBD though.

I’ve been subscribed for a while now

This is BS

FWIW, the overheating issue in my 89 was the radiator. I went from a closed loop system to a Mishimoto open loop radiator with a 2.5L Renix overflow tank and I haven’t had an issue since—never even exceeds 210. It could just be that the radiator has some corrosion in it not cooling effectively.

When you swap the speedo, you ought to set it to zero too. Just to be a little different.

Mmm, I’ve heard of this, but never actually heard any experiences. Definitely interesting.

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You should be fine then. Most engines make more oil pressure cold than they do warm. What did the oil pressure look like before you did the work on it? What were outside temps then? I'd let the truck warm up for 5 minutes and then check the oil pressure. Also, you may want to add a signature with details about your truck. There is a video posted in the issues/ideas/testing section of the forum.

Is the engine warm or cold when making that much oil pressure? If that is on a cold start, I wouldn't be concerned.

Mistakes happen, I’m sure most of us have all had some stupid mistake that we’ve done while working on our MJs. On the bright side, you may be able to find a really nice set cheap since those wheels aren’t super desirable.

What color did you go with on the block out of curiosity?

So, it looks like the wheel arches are getting rusty, the cab corners are getting rusty, the rockers are getting rusty, the lower half is bedlined (with what looks like a crappy roll on job), it’s a 4cyl truck with a D35, and they still want almost $11000 for it?!? It makes you wonder what they are smoking.

That picture looks great! Putting them away for the winter is always the most dreaded time of the year for me.

Looking great!

Yup. When I posted the video on it, I did it on mobile.

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@Pete M might have some

Well, she is now put away for the winter. Not after some work though. About 90 miles, 45 towing the trailer with the engine in it, the other 45 with just the cherry picker and the trailer. I only used about a quarter of a tank. I figure I had close to 2000 lbs behind/in the truck.

I have considered putting it in a larger tractor, but that is TBD. I also think it would be cool to build a street freak out of a 58-60 Rambler American Indeed it is! Especially at the price I got it for.

A killer deal for this 348 turned up on FB marketplace the other day. It was too good of a deal to pass up, so I ended up buying it. It is super complete, has no cracks, and turns over freely. The first thing I am going to do is make sure we can get it to run. After that, I’m not sure what the plan is. The numbers on the motor come back to the engine being a 58 (built 1/24/1958), with 250 horsepower, a 4bbl carb, and a Powerglide automatic.

That is a lot cheaper and probably would be better for what my truck is used for, really.