79 Cherokee Chief Cummins 6bt Diesel

[lobie]

I debated on starting a thread right now but I will.

I got a 79 chief a couple of wks ago and going to do a 6bt with a 5 speed. The engine is a 90 model that I've had for a while. It came with a 727 non OD tranny. I have found a 2wd 5 speed for a really good price with flywheel, clutch, slave cylinder. Everthing but the pedals. I will use a divorced tc and ton axles.





I would like to have it ready for east coast jeep gathering in June but don't think it's going to happen. I have one big delima in my way. I broke my leg new years eve and have had several surgeries. I get stuff done just not fast.



Warning, Don't open if you have a weak stomach







11 screws and a plate

[lobie]

I'll get some pics of the jeep tomarrow.

[JeepinPete]

Man, you don't mess around when you brake something, do you?

Looking forward to seeing the build. Is your plan is to use the Cherokee frame?

[seamus]

I'm part way through the same project, quick word of advice , talk to
Whoever is building your rear driveshaft. My transfer case is not divorced and I'm at 34 inches, make sure you have enough room for a driveline.there is a member from southern Alberta doing the same swap as you, I'm using the dodge frame. Good luck.
Keep us posted.

[lobie]

The Chief

[lobie]

Is your plan is to use the Cherokee frame?

Yes I will be using the stock frame. It should be good for around 600 ft-lbs of torque with a little stiffening. The stock cummins is not that much and don't plan on going up there.

[lobie]

Got quite a bit done today for a cripple guy.

Droped the tranny and transfer case out the bottom. Tranny and tc are for sale if anyone is interested. Make offer.





Also took the 727 off the.cummins for a guy to come get tomarrow.




Took the engine out.

[lobie]

Started to take the getrag apart. I am going to try to find a 4wd tail housing and swap the tail shaft out to use a married 205. Did some measuring and it's going to be tight with the drive shaft angle and the fuel tank.

I know you guys like pics so I'll post as many as possible.

[jeepjerry]

I'll be watching this build thread carefully. Awesome swap! I want to do this to my J-20.

I could have gone without seeing your broken leg picture...

[loosewrenchcowboy]

YUCK!! you sure don't mes around when you break stuff!! what happened?

[lobie]

YUCK!! you sure don't mes around when you break stuff!! what happened?

New years eve accident. Had surgery that morning. Had a second surgery the end of January to get it reset.

It sucks. Starting physical therapy. It's gonna take a while.

[Jeepguyp]

star lanes

BTW...forgot to tell ya I dug up the info on the clutch hydraulics Saturday. had fun at the bowling alley.

[lobie]

BTW...forgot to tell ya I dug up the info on the clutch hydraulics Saturday. had fun at the bowling alley.

Great time. The boys had fun.

Get me a price on that.

[jMedia]

Looking forward to the swap! Good luck! what frame strengthening mods u thinknin of?

btw I would just link the pic of your open leg with a warning, rather than embedding. Trying to keep with the family friendly-ness of ifsja, its a bit too gruesome

[jaber]

Looking good...