the 401

[Retro93]

Yeah... I too have a collection of AMC spun bearings and bad cranks. Looking at that pile of junk sure makes the engine swap decision easier. [img]smile.gif[/img] To remind me of which direction I don't want to go with my mods, I keep a spun 401 rod bearing on my desk.

[ December 11, 2003, 04:15 PM: Message edited by: Retro93 ]

[Crazy_Jeepman]

Originally posted by Banks:
WOW!I had to let the steam clear off this topic before I threw in my .02. I put the Caddy in my truck 2 years ago and it's been the best "mod" i've ever done.Went thru 3 360's (no 401's)in 15 years, all had spun rod bearings (low/no oil pressure). I have 35/40 psi at idle all the time with the Caddy.If I were to have another AMC V-8 the FIRST thing I would do is the oil mod,PEROID! Anyway, dosn't (AMC) Jeep mean - Just Everybody Else's Parts- .........As a side note, anybody ever come to Atlanta, look me up and I'll be happy to let you test drive my truck.(you MIGHT like it) Marc

Hi Marc I seen ya sneaking around this post for some time now! Your info on your Swap and your email was helpful in my deciding on the Caddy. Just took me awhile to get all the toys I wanted to go with it!

[Retro93]

Originally posted by Crazy_Jeepman:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Banks:
WOW!I had to let the steam clear off this topic before I threw in my .02. I put the Caddy in my truck 2 years ago and it's been the best "mod" i've ever done.Went thru 3 360's (no 401's)in 15 years, all had spun rod bearings (low/no oil pressure). I have 35/40 psi at idle all the time with the Caddy.If I were to have another AMC V-8 the FIRST thing I would do is the oil mod,PEROID! Anyway, dosn't (AMC) Jeep mean - Just Everybody Else's Parts- .........As a side note, anybody ever come to Atlanta, look me up and I'll be happy to let you test drive my truck.(you MIGHT like it) Marc

Hi Marc I seen ya sneaking around this post for some time now! Your info on your Swap and your email was helpful in my deciding on the Caddy. Just took me awhile to get all the toys I wanted to go with it! </font>[/QUOTE]Combined with a little "help" from your friends.

[Crazy_Jeepman]

Originally posted by Retro93:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Crazy_Jeepman:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Banks:
WOW!I had to let the steam clear off this topic before I threw in my .02. I put the Caddy in my truck 2 years ago and it's been the best "mod" i've ever done.Went thru 3 360's (no 401's)in 15 years, all had spun rod bearings (low/no oil pressure). I have 35/40 psi at idle all the time with the Caddy.If I were to have another AMC V-8 the FIRST thing I would do is the oil mod,PEROID! Anyway, dosn't (AMC) Jeep mean - Just Everybody Else's Parts- .........As a side note, anybody ever come to Atlanta, look me up and I'll be happy to let you test drive my truck.(you MIGHT like it) Marc

Hi Marc I seen ya sneaking around this post for some time now! Your info on your Swap and your email was helpful in my deciding on the Caddy. Just took me awhile to get all the toys I wanted to go with it! </font>[/QUOTE]Combined with a little "help" from your friends. </font>[/QUOTE]OH Yea LEST WE FORGET the TROUBLE MAKERS IN ONES LIFE!!!!

[John V]

Originally posted by Gwamp:
Sold that one, gonna sell the next one as well! [/QB]

If'n it weren't for the drugs you might have it already!

[Retro93]

Originally posted by Crazy_Jeepman:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Retro93:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Crazy_Jeepman:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Banks:
WOW!I had to let the steam clear off this topic before I threw in my .02. I put the Caddy in my truck 2 years ago and it's been the best "mod" i've ever done.Went thru 3 360's (no 401's)in 15 years, all had spun rod bearings (low/no oil pressure). I have 35/40 psi at idle all the time with the Caddy.If I were to have another AMC V-8 the FIRST thing I would do is the oil mod,PEROID! Anyway, dosn't (AMC) Jeep mean - Just Everybody Else's Parts- .........As a side note, anybody ever come to Atlanta, look me up and I'll be happy to let you test drive my truck.(you MIGHT like it) Marc

Hi Marc I seen ya sneaking around this post for some time now! Your info on your Swap and your email was helpful in my deciding on the Caddy. Just took me awhile to get all the toys I wanted to go with it! </font>[/QUOTE]Combined with a little "help" from your friends. </font>[/QUOTE]OH Yea LEST WE FORGET the TROUBLE MAKERS IN ONES LIFE!!!! </font>[/QUOTE]Well yeah....it's a tough job...but someone has to do it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Crazy_Jeepman]

Originally posted by Retro93:
Well yeah....it's a tough job...but someone has to do it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Well after I get the Caddy swaps done.......I will still be freinds with you even though you have.........ACK!!! the slimy green thing under the hood of your Cherokee. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[ December 11, 2003, 04:23 PM: Message edited by: Crazy_Jeepman ]

[Sambo]

are we at 10 pages yet!!!

[ December 11, 2003, 04:24 PM: Message edited by: Sambo ]

[Elliott]

Originally posted by Crazy_Jeepman:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Banks:
WOW!I had to let the steam clear off this topic before I threw in my .02. I put the Caddy in my truck 2 years ago and it's been the best "mod" i've ever done.Went thru 3 360's (no 401's)in 15 years, all had spun rod bearings (low/no oil pressure). I have 35/40 psi at idle all the time with the Caddy.If I were to have another AMC V-8 the FIRST thing I would do is the oil mod,PEROID! Anyway, dosn't (AMC) Jeep mean - Just Everybody Else's Parts- .........As a side note, anybody ever come to Atlanta, look me up and I'll be happy to let you test drive my truck.(you MIGHT like it) Marc

Hi Marc I seen ya sneaking around this post for some time now! Your info on your Swap and your email was helpful in my deciding on the Caddy. Just took me awhile to get all the toys I wanted to go with it! </font>[/QUOTE]Yep, best do those mods to keep up with a 401. Don't forget your valve train, hear they get sloppy with rpm.

[Retro93]

Originally posted by Crazy_Jeepman:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Retro93:
Well yeah....it's a tough job...but someone has to do it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Well after I get the Caddy swaps done.......I will still be freinds with you even though you have.........ACK!!! the slimy green thing under the hood of your Cherokee. [img]tongue.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE]I was thining along the lines of a 460 Ford...or 440 Chrysler. All you need to do is sell me on their merits when compared to the TPI 350 Chevy. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[John V]

Originally posted by Retro93:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Crazy_Jeepman:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Retro93:
Well yeah....it's a tough job...but someone has to do it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Well after I get the Caddy swaps done.......I will still be freinds with you even though you have.........ACK!!! the slimy green thing under the hood of your Cherokee. [img]tongue.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE]I was thining along the lines of a 460 Ford...or 440 Chrysler. All you need to do is sell me on their merits when compared to the TPI 350 Chevy. [img]smile.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE]Go with the 440, add a mpi system and you are done!

[Elliott]

Here's a big block smoking AMC, read and weep:http://www.turboclub.com/MuscleCars/

[Retro93]

Yeah..John..I'm partial to all 3 engines. I've put a ton of miles on all of them...never had a major problem. [img]smile.gif[/img] Now if I could just find a 440/NP435/203...and then a divorced Dodge 205. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ December 11, 2003, 04:35 PM: Message edited by: Retro93 ]

[Crazy_Jeepman]

Originally posted by Elliott:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Crazy_Jeepman:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Banks:
WOW!I had to let the steam clear off this topic before I threw in my .02. I put the Caddy in my truck 2 years ago and it's been the best "mod" i've ever done.Went thru 3 360's (no 401's)in 15 years, all had spun rod bearings (low/no oil pressure). I have 35/40 psi at idle all the time with the Caddy.If I were to have another AMC V-8 the FIRST thing I would do is the oil mod,PEROID! Anyway, dosn't (AMC) Jeep mean - Just Everybody Else's Parts- .........As a side note, anybody ever come to Atlanta, look me up and I'll be happy to let you test drive my truck.(you MIGHT like it) Marc

Hi Marc I seen ya sneaking around this post for some time now! Your info on your Swap and your email was helpful in my deciding on the Caddy. Just took me awhile to get all the toys I wanted to go with it! </font>[/QUOTE]Yep, best do those mods to keep up with a 401. Don't forget your valve train, hear they get sloppy with rpm.</font>[/QUOTE]Who is trying to keep up with the 401? Are you racing a one car race? Hmmmmm Must be it. Oh my after market Rocker Shafts are SWEET!!! My 500 has no weak points now, I took care of them right away. Cost of this engine is no more than it would cost to rebuild any AMC V8. Though I shopped around and made some good deals. Best part of it is..........I will have what I want under the hood....Would that be OK with you Elliot?............LOL Thanks!

[Elliott]

It is a 401 thread or did I miss something?