Cherokee OM617 Swap
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Cherokee OM617 Swap
Hello, My apologies to Vlado and Hulkgreen for hijacking your threads!!!!
Here are some pics I took after bolting the engine in. I am going to need a hood scoop. I had to locate the engine high to clear the panhard bar for the front diff. I fabricated the passenger side motor mount, the factory Benz one would not work. I bolted 1/4" plate to the engine, welded 1 1/4" square tubing to it, and welded a 10mm nut to the tubing. The nut sits on the factory Benz motor mount pad. The motor mount brackets are 4"angle iron, 1/4" thick. I still need to get a drop pitman arm. I modified the radiator support to accept the 4.0 radiator. The engine and trans are bolted together. The transfer case is in, driveshafts connected. I enlarged the fuel tank filler and connected the fuel lines. I am going to finish the shift linkages and start on the wiring tomorrow.
John
Here are some pics I took after bolting the engine in. I am going to need a hood scoop. I had to locate the engine high to clear the panhard bar for the front diff. I fabricated the passenger side motor mount, the factory Benz one would not work. I bolted 1/4" plate to the engine, welded 1 1/4" square tubing to it, and welded a 10mm nut to the tubing. The nut sits on the factory Benz motor mount pad. The motor mount brackets are 4"angle iron, 1/4" thick. I still need to get a drop pitman arm. I modified the radiator support to accept the 4.0 radiator. The engine and trans are bolted together. The transfer case is in, driveshafts connected. I enlarged the fuel tank filler and connected the fuel lines. I am going to finish the shift linkages and start on the wiring tomorrow.
John
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WOW!! I had no idea there was so much interference problems with the front suspension!
I guess I thought it would be more like the ill-fated Merce-Jeep (the MJ Comanche lost to Katrina). But, it appears that installation was 2-wheel-drive, and used rack and pinion steering:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/8ee8b015.jpg
Otherwise, he had no problems setting the engine down low enough to clear the hood.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/0babd886.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/6545df7e.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/20cafd5d.jpg
Mark
I guess I thought it would be more like the ill-fated Merce-Jeep (the MJ Comanche lost to Katrina). But, it appears that installation was 2-wheel-drive, and used rack and pinion steering:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/8ee8b015.jpg
Otherwise, he had no problems setting the engine down low enough to clear the hood.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/0babd886.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/6545df7e.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/20cafd5d.jpg
Mark
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WOW!! I had no idea there was so much interference problems with the front suspension!
I guess I thought it would be more like the ill-fated Merce-Jeep (the MJ Comanche lost to Katrina). But, it appears that installation was 2-wheel-drive, and used rack and pinion steering:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/8ee8b015.jpg
Otherwise, he had no problems setting the engine down low enough to clear the hood.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/0babd886.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/6545df7e.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/20cafd5d.jpg
Mark
I guess I thought it would be more like the ill-fated Merce-Jeep (the MJ Comanche lost to Katrina). But, it appears that installation was 2-wheel-drive, and used rack and pinion steering:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/8ee8b015.jpg
Otherwise, he had no problems setting the engine down low enough to clear the hood.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/0babd886.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/6545df7e.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...e/20cafd5d.jpg
Mark
I think a cowl induction scoop would look good on my Jeep.
John
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I am using the A904 torqueflite, the factory trans that was in the Jeep. I adapted it to the OM617. Good idea about lowering the steering box, I may look closer to see what it would take. I found a way to lower the engine down so the hood will close. I am going to run an electric fan, so the water pump pulley does not need to line up with the radiator. My front axle is close to the oil pan though, I need to take measurements to make sure the axle hits the stops before it hits the oil pan!!! Good luck with your project, let me know if you need anything.
John
John