Jeep 4.0 in 69 Barracuda
Ok, I got more info to share. So for those of you who have owned or worked on Jeep 4.0's, you know the bottom of the oil pan is NOT flat. Now my engine is not totally straight, but here is a shot of the oil pan below the K-Member.
I was not able to get a decent picture of the space between the middle (front edge) of the K-Member and oil pan, but I can tell you there is about 1.5 to 2 inches of clearance.
These last two images show how much distance there is between a stock Jeep engine mount and the K-Member locations. I will probably purchase engine lift engine mounts from Brown Dog. I bought the 1.5 inch lift mounts for my YJ. Love them. They are made of a normal Poly suspension bushing. And have a great reputation in the Jeep Community
Using a coke can a size reference
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So even though I could push this engine back another inch, I think that will require modification of the trans tunnel. Which I am trying to avoid. My other option would be to allow the engine and tranny to sit lower, but I dont think thats a great idea. Also, I am have not measured how far back the shifter will be. I think it will be ok, but that number will come this weekend.
So I think I have a plan of action. I am going to purchase some 3/8 metal to build custom brackets which fit over the stock K-Member mount locations, only going straight up instead of at a angle. And see how the engine sits with no motor mount. Once thats done, I will place metal between the piece I built and the motor mount till I get the height I want. After which, ship that K-Member to AJE Racing ask them to build accordingly.
At this time, I have to financially recover from XMas and my oldest son's project car work we did over the holiday. I suspect this thread will go quiet for a month. I do plan on purchasing the needed metal at some point in Jan.
Will keep everyone posted as to my next steps.
Ok, I got more info to share. So for those of you who have owned or worked on Jeep 4.0's, you know the bottom of the oil pan is NOT flat. Now my engine is not totally straight, but here is a shot of the oil pan below the K-Member.
I was not able to get a decent picture of the space between the middle (front edge) of the K-Member and oil pan, but I can tell you there is about 1.5 to 2 inches of clearance.
These last two images show how much distance there is between a stock Jeep engine mount and the K-Member locations. I will probably purchase engine lift engine mounts from Brown Dog. I bought the 1.5 inch lift mounts for my YJ. Love them. They are made of a normal Poly suspension bushing. And have a great reputation in the Jeep Community
Using a coke can a size reference
.So even though I could push this engine back another inch, I think that will require modification of the trans tunnel. Which I am trying to avoid. My other option would be to allow the engine and tranny to sit lower, but I dont think thats a great idea. Also, I am have not measured how far back the shifter will be. I think it will be ok, but that number will come this weekend.
So I think I have a plan of action. I am going to purchase some 3/8 metal to build custom brackets which fit over the stock K-Member mount locations, only going straight up instead of at a angle. And see how the engine sits with no motor mount. Once thats done, I will place metal between the piece I built and the motor mount till I get the height I want. After which, ship that K-Member to AJE Racing ask them to build accordingly.
At this time, I have to financially recover from XMas and my oldest son's project car work we did over the holiday. I suspect this thread will go quiet for a month. I do plan on purchasing the needed metal at some point in Jan.
Will keep everyone posted as to my next steps.
