ftpiercecracker1 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Found a guy on craigslist that is asking 75 bucks out the door for a complete, running 258 out of a 79-cj5! I nearly passed out when he told me what he was asking. O, there is a GOD!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Not too insane considering a high mileage 4.0 will sell for $200-500 around here. I was able to squeak out $900 on a 4.0 with 18K miles on it a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hmm, how many counterweights on a '79 crank?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Comanche4x4 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Did you buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 working on it. goin go and pick it up sat day. Wow i'm suprised that you guys arent :eek: or something. All I found after diligently searching for weeks was like 3 cranks on ebay in afganistan for 400 bucks and thats just for the crank. There were a few other guys on craigslist with 258, but they were asking 300 and up. I called about 10 different auto salavage yards in florida (friends and family there) and NONE of them had any CJs or even any parts for a CJ. One guy even went as far as to say that he found no CJs at any florida salavage yard. zero. zilch. nada. He had access to FL database. no matter, I guess I am the only one going bananas over it. :banana: here's hopin I havent jinked myself :typing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Found a guy on craigslist that is asking 75 bucks out the door for a complete, running 258 out of a 79-cj5! I nearly passed out when he told me what he was asking. O, there is a GOD!! So go get it. Who cares how many counterweights although it will be 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Good stroker material. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Good stroker material. :cheers: Yep. Crank and rods. don't waste any time getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuth Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Good stroker material. :cheers: Yep. Crank and rods. don't waste any time getting it. x2, i'd jump at that just for the stoker stuff for a 4.0. Now just find a well-kept high mileage 4.0 for cheap and rebuild it and strooooooke it! :banana: :banana: :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Good stroker material. :cheers: Yep. Crank and rods. don't waste any time getting it. x2, i'd jump at that just for the stoker stuff for a 4.0. Now just find a well-kept high mileage 4.0 for cheap and rebuild it and strooooooke it! :banana: :banana: :banana: don't You Know It. Thats the whole reason I am getting it. I've got an 88 4.0 (high nickle block?) that had 125 tho on it, that i will be mating with the 258. I hope to make it a true 4.7, but i would be happy with a 4.6L. The monster will be going into a 90 eliminator, 5spd, 4x4. I think if it all works out, its going to be one bad-a** machine. once i get the ball rolling i will post a complete build, pictures, info, the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Well I just got home with my latest edition to the family, yes thats right I just bought that 258 i've been tellin you guys about. Engine came complete, with power steering pump, water pump, fan, intake and exhaust man's, carb, pulleys, belts, distributor, new plugs, new fuel pump, new alternator, and the flywheel. And for all of that i paid a grand total of 70 bucks. :thumbsup: He even had a engine hoist so loading was a breeze. The engine itself is in pretty dang good condition, its even still completely painted, slightly faded though. here is the numbers off the block. . . 3227445, I am pretty sure its a 79, which means its got the 12 counter weight crank, which was the one I was searching for. all in all i must say i am a very VERY happy man :jump: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 http://www.angelfire.com/my/fan/selection.html edit: mo betta list from Jeepstrokers. Year_____Crank Casting No._Part No. 1971_____3199738________4488665 For Borg Warner automatic, small pilot 1972-74__3214723________8120508 12 counterweights, 66lb, 64mm nose 1975-79__3214723________8125450 12 counterweights, 66lb, 64mm nose 1980_____3214723________8132619 12 counterweights, 66lb, 64mm nose 1981-86__3235477________3235444 4 counterweights, 46lb, 64mm nose 1987-90__3727___________53005535 4 counterweights, 46lb, 54mm nose 258 block casting numbers 70-'72: 3199962 '73-'74: 3218618, 3222380, 3213867 '75-'79: 3227445, 3224098 '80: 3235077 '81-'89: 3235444 You can also do a "mini-stroker" with a 232 crank to make a 4.2L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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