Wondering if there is a way to get a motor without trans to start. My buddy is looking at a 88 xj with the trans and t case out of it. He wants to know if there is a way to get it started. Any ideas or comments would help him. Thanks

 

You will have to trick the Neutral Safety Switch into thinking it is OK to start. After that, it should be fairly easy. You can start an engine without the transmission, but it will not go anywhere!!

 

So just bolt it back in?

 

You will also have to put the NSS in the neutral position.

Keep it off, obviously, since there is no tranny, and have your buddy try starting it. While he is starting it, turn the NSS slowly, til it cranks.

If it starts, and runs... that is a good sign. lol.

Its an automatic, right?

 

gotta have fuel pressue dont forget

 

You'll need a bellhousing to mount the CKP to as well - the engine will not start without a signal from the CKP!

 

well last night we found a 98 xj with trans problems, something im more familiar with and know more about. That 88 just scared me since it was older and was ripped apart. I appreciate all the input right away fellas. My cousin thanks you 2.