Don't know about stroker motors, but if you can find a '85 or older AMC motor that would be a start, maybe in some of the bone yards in Eastern Pa. There was a fellow living in Easter Tenn that know a whole lot about AMC's he has a couple of them, don't know how to get a hold of him, the site he was on went down the tubes {AMC Eaglenest.com) If I find out anything I'll get back to you

 

assuming the guage is accurate, what would cause overheating? Incorrect ratio of coolant and water? I just added some mix to the reservoir.

I just had a usual experience with the dealership (they tried to rape me in my sleep), and had the waterpump, thermostat (220 or 210), and upper + lower radiator hoses done. Just visited them today and named 2 of the couple things that they did wrong and told them I will not be returning for uncompleted work, politely as possible.

Will try burping when I get to the house, I have a nice incline I can park on and pump the hose.

 

That as hot as you've seen it? Is that cruising temp or idle? Your losing coolant? Thermostat should be 195 although some guys run 180's.

 

If it's heating up while idling, likely the fan clutch.
If while driving, it has to do with coolant flow and/or air flow. Passages in the radiator can become blocked (common), and block passages could be restricted.
Fins on radiator and condenser get blocked with bugs and grit/sand, limiting airflow. I blast them with compressed air occasionally, from the inside out.
Have to cover ALL the bases when it come to this cooling system.lol

 

By inside outward do you mean fan to front correct?

I was thinking fan clutch but hoping not. Thanks for advice I will blow out my radiator as well.

If it is the fan clutch I will lean toward / look into electric fan swap.

Only at idle. Don't think I am losing coolant. I will have to switch thermostats then because the dealer put in 210.


I will have to research the 180 tstat.

 

what are the negative aspects of driving with an empty transfer case? np231

 

Everything.

 

There are no 210 thermostats I'm aware of. If the dealer did it right it's a 195.

 

I have replaced every seal / o-ring and been fine but now the front output shaft seal seems to be leaking. not a problem will be done soon.

 

empty? U mean empty of fluids or empty internals?

 

I am pretty certain they think I do not deserve an XJ since it is in mall crawler status while I am working and going to school. Not even knowing the fact that I have put several of my own overworked underpaid dollars into it as well as 30 hours of my own labor. The dealership story... When I grad / get a new job then I will make it a beach getaway vehicle and customize.

 

Maybe a double shot of trans fluid.

 

sound like maybe a few pints would do you good

 

When you guys install any aftermarket gauges, what wire are you tapping into under the dash for key-on power? Also, what wire would one tap into for a light source as well? I'll be using L.E.D.s for low power usage.

 

i tossed the radio out so I have plenty of power sources using radio circuits. If I recall correctly. There's two constant power wires and two key-on power wires. But that's on my 99, I'm not sure about your 91