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Offline Slyod

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4.0 head swap
« on: November 03, 2019, 02:42:38 PM »
Hi I’m new to the den and I’m looking for a good write up for swapping a 4.0 head onto my 1983 4.2l sx4

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Re: 4.0 head swap
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2019, 03:36:27 PM »



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Re: 4.0 head swap
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2019, 12:01:18 PM »
You might want to try a google search on the internet, there are several good write ups out there.  I found some that were very helpful when I had the 4.0 head swapped onto my 258.

Here is a thread on mine.  For some reason the photobucket pictures are there but blurry.  I may be able to find the originals if you need them.

http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=42319.0
« Last Edit: November 04, 2019, 12:07:37 PM by vangremlin »
1981 Kammback 258 - "Pepe"
1980 Coupe 258 - "Ginger
1972 Gremlin X 304
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Re: 4.0 head swap
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2019, 05:55:27 PM »
There used to be a very good how to by Tim Weaver on the internet, but it has disappeared. Search for Tim Weaver 4.0L head swap and see if you can find any archived copies.
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Re: 4.0 head swap
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2019, 07:35:56 PM »
There used to be a very good how to by Tim Weaver on the internet, but it has disappeared. Search for Tim Weaver 4.0L head swap and see if you can find any archived copies.

http://web.archive.org/web/20060902231446/http://www.monsterslayer.com/jeep/40Head/40Head.htm
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1980 Coupe 258 - "Ginger
1972 Gremlin X 304
1978 Gremlin 4 cyl 121 - sold
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Re: 4.0 head swap
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2019, 12:47:06 AM »
Thanks guys I found what I needed I’ll post pics as I work on the rebuild

 

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