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Jeep Engines - DIY Tips For Engine Repairs on Jeeps

How to do engine repairs and similar tech tips for Jeep vehicles including: Wranglers (CJs, YJs, TJs) and other Jeeps.
4.0 Liter Head On A 4.2 Liter Motor
This conversion could give you up to a 40hp gain, plus better gas mileage.
Adventures Under The Hood
Lots of EXCELLENT repair and maintenance instructions. Covers all things under the hood!
Alternator Installation
An excellent write-up for installing an alternator in a CJ-3B. Divided into parts: generator vs. alternator, wiring a Motorola alternator, wiring a Delco alternator, finding the indicator lamp wire, and mounting the alternator on a 134 engine.
Carter YF Carburetors
The YF was, and is, an excellent carburetor, if calibrated to the manufacturer's specifications. There are however, several issues of interest to CJ-3B owners concerning these carburetors.
Cleaning Your Throttle Body
If you ever have your engine idle high, or even race as high as two or three thousand rpm's you probably need to service your throttle body.
Electrical System Upgrade For Jeepsters
All Jeepsters have serious electrical design problems. Here are some tips for upgrading your electrical system.
Electronic Ignition Conversion For Jeepsters
This conversion is for Jeepsters that have the 225 V-6 Buick engine.
Jeep Engine Parts
Choose from: Belts, Cams, Timing & Valve, Chrome & Dress Up, Cranks, Rods, Pistons & Oil, Engine Hardware & Headbolt Sets, Gaskets, and more.
Modifications for the XJ 4.0 I6
Here's what is good about the 4.0L engine, and what needs improved upon.
Swap An Injected Engine Into Your Jeep
Here are excellent instructions for swapping an injected 4.0L, 5.2L or 5.9L engine into your Jeep. Great pictures, and everything you need to know to do the job yourself.
Wiring Diagrams
Some great diagrams for a CJ-5 re-wire kit, but the concepts are applicable to most vehicles.
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