Use a 4.0 Litre High Output

["Tom and Amanda Lang" <rustnrot@domain.elided>]

>Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 19:25:20 -0800
>From: Al Evitts <albert@domain.elided>
>Subject: Engine Change
>
>Digesters:  I have a 72 Scout 2 with a 258 6cylinder and a 727 Trans.
>The old motor is a little weak and I am trying to decide whether to
>rebuild or change to some kind of a v/8.  Will a 318 MOPAR bolt up to
>the 258 trans mission?  I have acces to a good 78 318 Dodge motor and
>would consider the swap.. I have been told by some Jeep freaks that it
>is a bolt up but am not sure.  Does any body know for sure?   TIA
>
>Al

Al, I am planning on replacing the 258/727 combo in my '72 RHD
http://members.tripod.com/rustnrot  with a 4.0L and a 4 speed auto out of a
late model Cherokee/Grand Cherokee.  I plan on using the computer,
everything.  Since this is a 2wd commuter scout, I will not have to figure
out the 4wd part.  As time goes on, these jeep vehicles will become *more*
plentiful as salvageable wrecks.