WOW! Thats a record. Sweet platform thought! have fun with the build. Subd!

Thanks. Just incase im gonna take the head off of it and clean the block out, install new valve seals and put a whole new Felpro gasket set in it

Finally got a day off so going to redo my headliner in ACU camo.

Well due to unusable backing, I just ordered a complete headliner from SMS.

Just got all my engine parts back from machine shop and assembled. .040 bore, new pistons, port n polished head, .020 shaved off head. Three angle valve job as well. Neighbors think I have a V6 swap in it. Lolhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...8bff9773c6.jpg

Also picked up a spare transmissionhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...c51e1ddf4f.jpg

Looks nice as hell. Gotta get it dirty (used) lol

About time you update :)

Just been busy without a lot of time to work on it. [emoji17]

But you make do when you do got time...
I wish I was that fast at doing stuff on my truck...when I set up I'm already half an hour in then start working on the truck...

It took me about three and a half hours to set the block, install head n manifolds and hook everything back up.

Now to track down two electrical gremlins. 1) Why my HVAC & Blower are not working and 2) Why my windshield wipers don't work.

:facepalm: lmao. Yes boys n girls the dreaded manifold crack can even happen to 4cys as well. Was letting the motor idle some more to break in when I heard a metal pop sound followed by the sound of exhaust leak. Yup, she cracked right between cyl 2&3 at the collector. Just gonna take her off and weld her up tomorrow untill I can get a chance to pick up my header and muffler.

Little progress. First off, my blower motor and windshield wipers weren't working due to bad switches. Good thing I still got my Xj to rob parts from.
Second thing I got a chance to get a new muffler. Went with a stainless Magnaflow unit. Sounds good. Not loud and not whisper quiet either.
Third, got my manifold welded back up.

Now I gotta tear the engine apart again. Getting a clacking from the bottom, up front...

Alright, little update. Screw the 4 banger, I've now got a Chevy 350 to drop in. (Quote Tim Allen "More Power!") Advance Adapters makes a bell housing kit to bolt to my AX-15 and a set of motor mounts. With Jeep Beach 2015 around the corner I'm hoping to have it in, tuned and lift installed.