Any one driving with a 230 Tornado right now

[Mike D]

Ok...i know your not driving RIGHT NOW...your on the computer...but you know what i mean.

Im wondering if your 230 has a bit of an odd vibration at 1500 rpm....i do and was wondering if it is normal.....

[Kaiserjeeps]

Mike D, My 230 in my truck seems to run smooth at all reasonable RPM's. Something must be up... Hope this helps...

[PAJEEPER]

Mike,
Always wanted one with the 230 I think most people just tear them out. How do you like yours?

[joe]

Mines not driven much. Just enough to circulate it's juices occasionally but it runs smooth throughout the rpm range.

[Mike D]

Its a bit rough......back firing a bit...not alot.
Its odd running...not quite smooth,,,, but not rough either.......
Do any of you guys use aftermarket ignition stuff...i have a msd on it....it helpe at first..... might be some of the problem, not sure.

My compression is good all across...not a one under 130psi... i should check it again tomarrow.

Im thinking that it might be the harmonic balancer or a bad bushing/motor mount, might be the one bushing that is next to the transfercase gone out.

And anyone know where to get wide feeler gauges...id like to set the rockers to speck on the OHC.......

all iv found local is those 1/4" ones in a swivel pack.

Ever have your valve cover off...the rocker arms where rideing on the cam is kinda wide.

[joe]

Originally posted by Mike D:


And anyone know where to get wide feeler gauges...id like to set the rockers to speck on the OHC.......
all iv found local is those 1/4" ones in a swivel pack.Mine are all about 1/2" wide and I have one set that's made for adj valves that are sorta in a lazy "L" shape rather than the conventional flat. I've had them a long time and more than likely prolly got them at NAPA or some such place. Check with a place that sells Mac/Proto or similar tools. Guess if all else falls you could dip into your kids college fund, wipe out a semester or so and buy some from Snap-On. :(

[Elliott]

Mike D, come pick mine up if you want spares. I'm just across the mountains if yer out this way.

[BostonWagoneer]

Originally posted by Mike D:
Ok...i know your not driving RIGHT NOW...your on the computer...but you know what i mean.You read my mind haha

[Mike D]

Originally posted by -joe:
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And anyone know where to get wide feeler gauges...id like to set the rockers to speck on the OHC.......
all iv found local is those 1/4" ones in a swivel pack.Mine are all about 1/2" wide and I have one set that's made for adj valves that are sorta in a lazy "L" shape rather than the conventional flat. I've had them a long time and more than likely prolly got them at NAPA or some such place. Check with a place that sells Mac/Proto or similar tools. Guess if all else falls you could dip into your kids college fund, wipe out a semester or so and buy some from Snap-On. :( </font>[/QUOTE]went to a napa...they scratched their head as they looked through a book......

Snap-on...man...gona need to sell a jeep just to get the right tool it looks like

[Mike D]

Originally posted by Elliott:
Mike D, come pick mine up if you want spares. I'm just across the mountains if yer out this way.did/does it run????

I have one on the ground now.....it came out of my 63 J20, and has been a parts Donnar...... im going to pull the dizzy off to see if i can find a better one, one htat will be ok with the msd6a

[Cecil14]

Is your timing set right? That can cause backfiring if not adjusted right.

Anthony

[Mike D]

Well with no mark on the harmonic balancer..... its kinda hard to be sure.

[Cecil14]

I suppose that would make it kinda tough. Hmm...sounds like a timing thing to me but it could be other stuff.

Anthony

[mdill]

If all you want is a few sizes, look at J&L or MSC, and order up some steel
shim stock in the thickness you want, that will get you some 6"X12" feeler
guages smile.gif

Mike D.

[Elliott]

Mike D
When I picked up my truck last summer the engine was 1/2 way torn down and in a heated shop. It's all there but the carb and flywheel from what I can tell. I've kept it lubed, the crank and pistons rotate smoothly and there was even very little carbon build up. The head was removed, but complete. There were compression figures written on the hood which would have been low (100-140) if they were for that engine and they were taken by somebody who knew how to take a correct reading.
I've got the air cleaner, manifolds (exhaust is cracked but weldable, most likely) alternator, water pump etc.
With the shape it appears to be in I would think new rings a hone, cleaned up valves (new seals) and bearings, etc. would get it running fairly cheap.
I'm only asking $50 and I'd trade parts.
Can send decent pics on anything you want to see.

[ November 30, 2002, 11:06 AM: Message edited by: Elliott ]

[Mike D]

Originally posted by Elliott:
Mike D
When I picked up my truck last summer the engine was 1/2 way torn down and in a heated shop. It's all there but the carb and flywheel from what I can tell. I've kept it lubed, the crank and pistons rotate smoothly and there was even very little carbon build up. The head was removed, but complete. There were compression figures written on the hood which would have been low (100-140) if they were for that engine and they were taken by somebody who knew how to take a correct reading.
I've got the air cleaner, manifolds (exhaust is cracked but weldable, most likely) alternator, water pump etc.
With the shape it appears to be in I would think new rings a hone, cleaned up valves (new seals) and bearings, etc. would get it running fairly cheap.
I'm only asking $50 and I'd trade parts.
Can send decent pics on anything you want to see.I dont know...where are you at???... and winter will be here real quick...need to finish chores for that

[joe]

Mike, you're on the dry side and Elliot's just over Stevens Pass(hwy 2) on the wet side. If you guys don't work something out drop me an email. For $50 I wouldn't mind getting Elliots 230 stuff and do a leasurely rebuild rather than disable my Wag. I'm prolly shooting myself in the foot here but for what he's asking...go for it. smile.gif

[Elliott]

I'm just East of Everett, off HWY 2... between Monroe and Everett. They keep the pass open all year.

[Elliott]

Heck, just swap me a decent center console/armrest or something. I'd like to see it go to somebody can put it to use.