In this video I refresh and put together the 4.0 Wrangler short block! This is not a rebuild, no new parts were installed, basically only new bearings and piston rings!
By the way, this isn’t meant to be used as a guide to “rebuilding an engine” this engine was apparently running before I took it apart to change the bearings and rings, none of the parts were machined, that’s the reason I did not measure clearances in the crankshaft or rod bearings! This is literally a backyard short block refresh!
Great video Brother! I really enjoyed watching it! I really appreciate your detailed explanations! While it isn't a guide as you mentioned... It does show the patience, attention to detail and technical skill it takes to put one together! Good work Brother!
Thank you for watching, I really appreciate your support 😎. I felt the need to tell people that there is more to actually putting an engine together, like measuring clearances after having parts machined, but in this case I was putting parts together that have been working for decades so I know the clearance is good 🫡
Thanks! Every time I’m around real engine builders I keep my ears and eyes open, I’ve picked up some great tips from people who actually do this for a living 😂, I’m just having fun with my cars!
Great video! My Buddy stroked his old XJ to s 4.6, and that thing was mean! It lit up his 38's easy! Your videos are fantastic, and loaded with useful info. Thank you
Thanks! I really appreciate you watching this! I actually had that exact set up, a 258 stroker crankshaft and rods waiting to assemble the last engine I had, but the block ended up being crack at the number one cylinder! I sold the crank and rods to buy another block 😂🥲
LUIS! Awesome video! Great idea for the coffee filters, I would have never thought of that. I'm super happy you got your short block together.. I wish I could find a block so I could put mine together. Rotella is king, Ford Blue Gage told me thats the oil to use all the time. If Blue says it, I trust it. Have a great Sunday brother 👊🤟
Hey thanks Mark, I really appreciate you watching and commenting on my junk videos 😂! Yes, I heard rotella works great for break in from several dudes I trust, I will add you and Ford Blue Gauge to that list! Im terrified of the flat tappet break in, but I rather do it on the jeep before I consider doing the 351!
It really sucks, Im sure you will find one soon! You may have to consider coming across the border to get a good one! 5.0 Ford explorer blocks are all over the place here sometimes for $100 bucks 😢.
@@MrBlitzkrieg1987 I've thought about it, but I bought a lot of parts lately and my car envelope is very empty right now. All I can do is save money and wait for a deal. Sucks being patient sometimes 🤣
@@91MustangLXyes Mark! I know it can get really expensive, specially when something unforeseen happens! This freaking Jeep got me like that! I had a stroker crank and other stuff I was planning to use on the original engine, I had to sell those things in order to pay for the block I’m working on now! 😢😂
I'm going with that same camshaft in my 1995 Jeep 4.0 Grand Cherokee, along with '96-up pistons with the thinner metric ring pack (less friction) and a Promaxx new cylinder head assembly. Hoping for a mild power boost and the same or better MPG, as I have already added new 4-hole injectors and a 62mm throttle body, which helped with both slightly. Following the series, make sure to post impressions of the camshaft characteristics! RB
Yes, I definitely will, Im gonna post the break in procedure and Im gonna drive it around to see if the drivability suffers in any way! Now that you mentioned what you are going to do, I’m interested in watching your build, will you be posting videos? Let me know so I can subscribe! Thanks for watching 😎