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farna
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Yeah, the roller rockers aren't plain metal to metal, so I guess they do work with just a little splash in oil!
One thing I meant to mention about the water ports on the 4.0L head. The ports aren't exposed on most of the heads, but there is very little surface area between the ports and edge of the block. Once the cooling system is pressurized there could be some coolant seepage on that side of the engine. I'd seal those ports regardless of whether they are exposed or not. I've epoxied a couple of them with no problems. Stuff toilet tissue in the holes then fill in with JB Weld or some other high strength epoxy -- after a thorough cleaning (wipe inside with paint thinner or other solvent). The epoxy will sag and/or shrink. I filled in the slight depressions after letting the epoxy dry 2-3 hours. Once it all cured about 10 hours later I just sanded everything down level. There was still a slight depression or two, but not problem there! Was most of the TP out before installing the head, but it will easily dissolve in the coolant if there is any left. Ware soluble packing peanuts (starch based, usually labled as "biodegradable") work better. |
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firefly
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Can someone tell me if I should use the 4.0 headgasket,or the 258? Also,should I use the 4.0 headbolts or 258? Thanks
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poormansMACHINE
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You would use the headgasket to match the bore of the block so the 258 is it. |
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farna
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The bolts won't matter, they should be the same length and size. I defaulted to the 258 bolts when I did the upgrade on my own 258 (2000 4.0L head).
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Frank Swygert
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1968AMC770Wagon
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Ok, I decided to go with the 4.0 head on my engine. I'm new to cars so a list of what i need and what i will need to do would be great if someone could provide it. Also i was wondering if the headers and intake i have for my 232 will work on the 4.0?
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Zach
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farna
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You can't use your existing iron intake or exhaust. You must use a 4.0L
exhaust, but can use a mid 1980 or later 258 aluminum intake. Use the 4.0L head gasket. There are several sites with a good list -- search "Jeep 258 4.0L head swap" (or change 258 to 4.2L).
The only problem you might run into is the pushrod length. Check it for length with the 232 pushrods, but they may not be correct. When you get the 4.0L head get the pushrods too if you're pulling it from a salvage yard, just in case. I used 258 pushrods in my 83 258 w/4.0L head, but the old rocker shaft 232 pushrods usually aren't hollow, and you must have hollow pushrods for the 4.0L head. Won't hurt to use one for testing though, just turn the engine over by hand. You may need to order an adjustable pushrod, adjust it to work, then order a set of pushrods that length. You may need custom pushrods, but there's a good chance some application will fit... if the 232 or 4.0L pushrods aren't correct. Edited by farna - Aug/31/2009 at 3:39pm |
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poormansMACHINE
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I'd say there's a good chance you'll have to address the lifters one way or another. Either replace with new or toss in a small cam since you're already half way there. I doubt the 232 lifters will have an oil feed hole in the top so the push rods would be for naught and you'll smoke the rockers.
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farna
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IIRC the lifters do have an oil feed hole, but that might just be later model replacements and not originals. As you mentioned... "there's a good chance..." It's been a long time since I messed with a rocker shaft hydraulic lifter engine... the old 196 (which I do have a lot of experience with) has solid lifters -- no oil hole needed! ;>
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if you must replace the lifters, you must get a new cam as well, new lifters on an old cam and viceversa is disaster.
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setting guys out by car lengths....
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I am planning on a new more mild cam. Also planning on doing some head work on the 4.0. I want to get the most performance out of the 232 I can. I'll also have to decide on the carb and everything else later. Possibly now I will have a header that will work for a pre 72' 232 for sale, if it all works out.
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