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Skans » 29 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

29 minutes ago

417K is highly respectable!  So, your jeep has a 4.0?  Must be an older Jeep with the inline 6.  But, it can't be that old if it has a crank position sensor.  Why would it even need a crack position sensor?  I could understand a cam position sensor - heck, they probably work together to electronically adjust timing.  Wish I had even known about that - could probably fix that one myself.

The exhaust manifolds on the 3.8 are cast parts. They are known to crack - likely a wear item.  I hate working on exhausts, especially old ones.  All the hardware is usually rusted and fused on - need a torch to get it a part.  That's where my tinkering ends and my wallet opening up begins.

Mine's a 1993.
The 4.0 Jeep engine  is a re-incarnated Rambler / AMC 258 engine that dates back to 1964.
[If I was a more dedicated  SHTF Prepper, I would scrounge up all the parts to convert my 4.0 to a one barrel carburetor and single point, non electronic ignition.... ]   

About the CPS...the most accurate way to divide a circle into equal parts is to start with the largest circle you can.
This is what makes the flywheel the best choice to use as a reference.
Yep, it's always a Crap Shoot when you're working with rusty nuts & bolts.
That's when you get out the ox-acetylene torch and a can of PB RUST BLASTER to heat and marinate the rusty parts into submission....  
 

I've snapped and extracted more bolts on motorcycles than I ever care to remember. Something about steel and aluminum not playing nice with each other.  I suppose this is why they sell stainless steel bolt kits.  I really should get one of those while I still can for my bike.