The old 134 hurricane has so many issues I'm wondering if I'd be better off looking for a replacement. I haven't had much success finding a replacement which will fit the bolt pattern or the space available in the 1959 model of the CJ5. Ideas?
Re-build or replace an old L134?
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I don't believe you will find another engine other than a willys L/F134 that will fit that bell housing.
You can change the bell housing to the one used in the flat head 226 and the OHC-230 wagons and trucks, replace your T90 input shaft from the shorter one to the longer one and pick up an adapter from Novak and the world of Chevy v8's and v6's opens up to you. Used Chevy Vortec v6's are available and cheap. T90 is marginal for even a mild V8, but it is often done.
Another popular swap is to go with a Dauntless V6. It was actually used for a few years by Jeep in the CJ5, so you know installation parts are available.
You can change the bell housing to the one used in the flat head 226 and the OHC-230 wagons and trucks, replace your T90 input shaft from the shorter one to the longer one and pick up an adapter from Novak and the world of Chevy v8's and v6's opens up to you. Used Chevy Vortec v6's are available and cheap. T90 is marginal for even a mild V8, but it is often done.
Another popular swap is to go with a Dauntless V6. It was actually used for a few years by Jeep in the CJ5, so you know installation parts are available.
WA7OPY
Well Oiled
Its a very big step to swap out the f 134 to any other engine, the easy way is to rebuilt what you have, cheaper to...Phil
Good replies. Thanks.
I now have a stuck clutch and it looks like I need to pull the engine to get at it. Is this correct?
It would make it easier to replace the brake system anyway, but what a project this is going to be.
I now have a stuck clutch and it looks like I need to pull the engine to get at it. Is this correct?
It would make it easier to replace the brake system anyway, but what a project this is going to be.
WA7OPY
Well Oiled
I have never bought a willys jeep that had working brakes, just the way they come...Phil
Rastus
Sharpest Tool
Ford Falcon straight 6 engines were factory fitted in some Australian CJ models. Was a relatively simple swap even on the MB/GPW with trans to bell housing plain flat plate adaptor either 5/8 or 3/4" from memory & modify the front cross member..
See in this link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_CJ#Australia
See in this link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_CJ#Australia
Mark W.
Precision Fit
You will find the 140-250 cuin series of Ford engines is not an easy swap into any CJ until they went to the later long nose. I have a buddy who's sister has one and they had to alter both the firewall a lot and go so far as using an electric fan and shoving the Radiator right up to the grill.
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Ford Pinto/Ranger 4 cylinder. Find an old Novak adapter or have one made.
mickeykelley
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Personally I think that's the right choice and easier.