Body by Jeep, Power by Ford

[gbarrett]

Ok guys, I've been running my 84 GW for a week now with a Ford 351/C6 combo. So far there have been NO PROBLEMS!! This was much easier than I expected. I'll post pics this week with a step-by-step guide to do this thing.

Here's a brief how-to:
Remove Jeep engine and tranny
Use 1"x4"x8" tube steel and drill hole in one end for the stock Ford F150 motor mount to fit with the long end of tube stock pointing up.
Set the motor in place with F150 mounts in line with the from frame perch - note: engine mount bolts will sit about 1 1/2" inches below Jeep frame perch.
Using a floor jack, raise the back end of the tranny so that engine sits level in the truck.
Mark 3 holes in the tube stock and unbolt the engine mounts and drill marked holes.
Use grade 8 bolts and reassemble mounts.
For the tranny crossmember, use 3"x3"x6" heavy tube stock. Mark and drill holes. Use grade 8 bolts for crossmember to tube stock.
I used the stock F-150 y-pipe for the exhaust and clamped it to the stock exhaust system.
Use stock Jeep wiring harness (my need to extend oil sender lead).

For alternator, I fabricated a very simple mount so I could keep the stock alternator. I'll post a pic. I haven't made the hoses for the A/C, but I'm using the Ford setup.

This swap should take about a weekend. I didn't use a time clock, but I have less than 30 hours from the tow truck dropping it off to driving it home.

So there you have it, another alternative for the Jeep 360.

Email if you have any questions.

Later,

Greg

[Stuka]

woh....sweet. you got me thinking ford 351 instead of keeping the 360. except i love the low end torque the 360 has...

[oddfire]

I drove a plow truck with a 351 c that had plenty of grunt..............phil

HMMM Chiltons says stock amc 360=295 ft.lbs torque
amc 401=320 ft.lbs
ford 351c= 350 ft. lbs

[ February 12, 2003, 11:20 PM: Message edited by: oddfire ]

[heydave]

How did you hook up the transfercase. Did you use the Jeep case or a Ford transfercase?

[Stuka]

he doesnt have a transfer case right now. Thats a later project.

The 351W does have torque, as any V8. But the AMC 360/390/401 put out more torque then any other small block of their time. I can run my 360 down to 400rpm and it will still pull.

But for me...all I have to do is change the bell housing and part of the clutch to switch to a ford engine. And I can keep my stock tranny and t-case. Nice thing about having a tranny used in fords ;)

[chrism]

Can't wait to see those pics. I'm doing the same when the weather gets warmer. I'm going to go with EFI though. Already have most of the parts. Just have to decide how far I want to go with the engine.

Stuka - the Jeep T-18 has a slightly longer input shaft and won't work with a Ford bellhousing.

[PAJEEPER]

Great to here it is up and running!! I can't wait to see the pics!!