Maryland Cherokee Club
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Laurel, MD
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
CF Veteran
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 2,574
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From: Laurel, MD
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,036
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From: Mt Airy, MD
Year: 1997/2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: both 4.0's
gotta pick some brains, 
picked up a motor, i was told it was out of a 96, but by the casting number its a 1991-95......53008405, the head is a 7120, currently i'm tearing it down. got a few questions.. 1, will it work with a 630 head? as i have a new 630 head. 2.where is a good place to order a flex plate? 3. this motor has what appears to have two temp sensors, one on the thermostat housing and one on the rear drivers side head. 4. will my 1997 intake and exhaust manifolds match up if i use the 7120??
thanks in advance.
picked up a motor, i was told it was out of a 96, but by the casting number its a 1991-95......53008405, the head is a 7120, currently i'm tearing it down. got a few questions.. 1, will it work with a 630 head? as i have a new 630 head. 2.where is a good place to order a flex plate? 3. this motor has what appears to have two temp sensors, one on the thermostat housing and one on the rear drivers side head. 4. will my 1997 intake and exhaust manifolds match up if i use the 7120??
thanks in advance.
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 33
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From: Finksburg, MD
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Comanche
I have not taken any pics yet although I do have a few from the seller.
I was looking for a 4wd and found this 2wd and could not pass it up, super clean, one owner, no rust and it was a good price. I have a very long "to-do" list but for now it is just going to be a happy home owner work truck. I plan on collecting a majority of the parts before I start the transformation...some of the goodies planned are new power plant(undecided),35's, long arms/spring over, locked D44s, respray, armour, blah, blah, blah, blah....
Not really looking to build a "hardcore" wheeler, just a trail/camping/fishing/hunting/firewood/ect rig.
I was looking for a 4wd and found this 2wd and could not pass it up, super clean, one owner, no rust and it was a good price. I have a very long "to-do" list but for now it is just going to be a happy home owner work truck. I plan on collecting a majority of the parts before I start the transformation...some of the goodies planned are new power plant(undecided),35's, long arms/spring over, locked D44s, respray, armour, blah, blah, blah, blah....
Not really looking to build a "hardcore" wheeler, just a trail/camping/fishing/hunting/firewood/ect rig.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Crofton, MD
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6, 62mm BBK Throttle Body w/ 1" Spacer, Rusty's Airtube w/ 9" K&N Conical
I have not taken any pics yet although I do have a few from the seller.
I was looking for a 4wd and found this 2wd and could not pass it up, super clean, one owner, no rust and it was a good price. I have a very long "to-do" list but for now it is just going to be a happy home owner work truck. I plan on collecting a majority of the parts before I start the transformation...some of the goodies planned are new power plant(undecided),35's, long arms/spring over, locked D44s, respray, armour, blah, blah, blah, blah....
Not really looking to build a "hardcore" wheeler, just a trail/camping/fishing/hunting/firewood/ect rig.
I was looking for a 4wd and found this 2wd and could not pass it up, super clean, one owner, no rust and it was a good price. I have a very long "to-do" list but for now it is just going to be a happy home owner work truck. I plan on collecting a majority of the parts before I start the transformation...some of the goodies planned are new power plant(undecided),35's, long arms/spring over, locked D44s, respray, armour, blah, blah, blah, blah....
Not really looking to build a "hardcore" wheeler, just a trail/camping/fishing/hunting/firewood/ect rig.
That is one nice MJ
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,036
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From: Mt Airy, MD
Year: 1997/2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: both 4.0's
I have not taken any pics yet although I do have a few from the seller.
I was looking for a 4wd and found this 2wd and could not pass it up, super clean, one owner, no rust and it was a good price. I have a very long "to-do" list but for now it is just going to be a happy home owner work truck. I plan on collecting a majority of the parts before I start the transformation...some of the goodies planned are new power plant(undecided),35's, long arms/spring over, locked D44s, respray, armour, blah, blah, blah, blah....
Not really looking to build a "hardcore" wheeler, just a trail/camping/fishing/hunting/firewood/ect rig.
I was looking for a 4wd and found this 2wd and could not pass it up, super clean, one owner, no rust and it was a good price. I have a very long "to-do" list but for now it is just going to be a happy home owner work truck. I plan on collecting a majority of the parts before I start the transformation...some of the goodies planned are new power plant(undecided),35's, long arms/spring over, locked D44s, respray, armour, blah, blah, blah, blah....
Not really looking to build a "hardcore" wheeler, just a trail/camping/fishing/hunting/firewood/ect rig.
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 21,029
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
I have not taken any pics yet although I do have a few from the seller.
I was looking for a 4wd and found this 2wd and could not pass it up, super clean, one owner, no rust and it was a good price. I have a very long "to-do" list but for now it is just going to be a happy home owner work truck. I plan on collecting a majority of the parts before I start the transformation...some of the goodies planned are new power plant(undecided),35's, long arms/spring over, locked D44s, respray, armour, blah, blah, blah, blah....
Not really looking to build a "hardcore" wheeler, just a trail/camping/fishing/hunting/firewood/ect rig.
I was looking for a 4wd and found this 2wd and could not pass it up, super clean, one owner, no rust and it was a good price. I have a very long "to-do" list but for now it is just going to be a happy home owner work truck. I plan on collecting a majority of the parts before I start the transformation...some of the goodies planned are new power plant(undecided),35's, long arms/spring over, locked D44s, respray, armour, blah, blah, blah, blah....
Not really looking to build a "hardcore" wheeler, just a trail/camping/fishing/hunting/firewood/ect rig.
How much did it run you?
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,300
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From: Alaska
Model: Cherokee
I have not taken any pics yet although I do have a few from the seller.
I was looking for a 4wd and found this 2wd and could not pass it up, super clean, one owner, no rust and it was a good price. I have a very long "to-do" list but for now it is just going to be a happy home owner work truck. I plan on collecting a majority of the parts before I start the transformation...some of the goodies planned are new power plant(undecided),35's, long arms/spring over, locked D44s, respray, armour, blah, blah, blah, blah....
Not really looking to build a "hardcore" wheeler, just a trail/camping/fishing/hunting/firewood/ect rig.
I was looking for a 4wd and found this 2wd and could not pass it up, super clean, one owner, no rust and it was a good price. I have a very long "to-do" list but for now it is just going to be a happy home owner work truck. I plan on collecting a majority of the parts before I start the transformation...some of the goodies planned are new power plant(undecided),35's, long arms/spring over, locked D44s, respray, armour, blah, blah, blah, blah....
Not really looking to build a "hardcore" wheeler, just a trail/camping/fishing/hunting/firewood/ect rig.
look like some good plans!