Jeep 4.0 in 69 Barracuda
So after getting the 4.0L in, I found it was sitting on the steering linkage. As stated earlier in the thread, I am looking at AJE Racing K-Member which will use a Pinto Steering Rack. I have been in communication with them early on in this project. I have done the home work as many of you have expressed concern about them. I think it will work out. And they were the only ones who didnt gawk at me about my project. So right were my oil pan is wanting to sit is where the steering linkage is. As soon as I get the car lifted up some (as well as the engine) and get that linkage removed, I will get better pictures.
It does look like if I can buy some early CJ engine mounts, they will line up with the 318 mount location with the back of the engine sitting 1.5 inches off the firewall.
I have kind of a busy weekend. I am working on my son's 76 datsun 280z. We just got it running xmas eve night. But my hope is to have some much better pictures of the engine in the barracuda engine bay with the linkage removed showing how well it fits.
I am not a fan of Mechanical fans. Which is good, as one wouldnt fit in here. I suspect I will be contacting Flex-a-Lite for a low profile pusher fan to put infront of the radiator. We will see.
In any case, Merry Christmas to All. I hope everyone has a safe and festive holiday and weekend.
John
So after getting the 4.0L in, I found it was sitting on the steering linkage. As stated earlier in the thread, I am looking at AJE Racing K-Member which will use a Pinto Steering Rack. I have been in communication with them early on in this project. I have done the home work as many of you have expressed concern about them. I think it will work out. And they were the only ones who didnt gawk at me about my project. So right were my oil pan is wanting to sit is where the steering linkage is. As soon as I get the car lifted up some (as well as the engine) and get that linkage removed, I will get better pictures.
It does look like if I can buy some early CJ engine mounts, they will line up with the 318 mount location with the back of the engine sitting 1.5 inches off the firewall.
I have kind of a busy weekend. I am working on my son's 76 datsun 280z. We just got it running xmas eve night. But my hope is to have some much better pictures of the engine in the barracuda engine bay with the linkage removed showing how well it fits.
I am not a fan of Mechanical fans. Which is good, as one wouldnt fit in here. I suspect I will be contacting Flex-a-Lite for a low profile pusher fan to put infront of the radiator. We will see.
In any case, Merry Christmas to All. I hope everyone has a safe and festive holiday and weekend.
John
