Jeep: new to me 86 cherokee

Preston Marley wrote: 

Sounds like vacum modulator line is not hook up or the mdulator is bad
and needs replacement. As far as a engine swap, it would be more than
just a swap because you have to swap tranny because calibration would be
off and possible axle ratio to because of lower RPM range of engine.
Cheaper to keep current engine in long run. It you convert it to a stick
you will likely pick up a few MPG.

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On Thu, 06 Oct 2005 11:49:12 GMT, TheSnoMan <com> wrote:
 

Like the snoman said, you are looking at a LOT of work and parts to
convert to diesel!

you might want to glance at this article
http://www.aa1car.com/library/vacleak.htm

Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."

well thanks for the help and the info. I know it would be alot of work. but
you've gotta love a deisel for offroad. lol. well thank you all for
everything.
heath.
86 cherokee 2.5
now 87 cherokee 4.0

"Preston Marley" <net> wrote in message
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Preston Marley wrote: 

Why would you love a heavier engine with a more limited RPM range off
road??? If is kinda like wanting a 1400lb Cummins in a the front of your
P/U for offroad or like offroading with a snow plow attached to your gas
truck weight wise. Sure you would not offroad with a snow plow and yet
some think offroading with its equal in weight is cool. Some the most
fun offroad vehicle I have drive hav been small and lightweight with
small engines and plenty of gears. Even you stock 2.5 with some 33's or
so and 4.88 or 5.13 gears would surprize you. ALso if you upgrade to a
87 or newer TBI 2.5 you would pick up about 20 HP too. It will bolt in,
or bolt on, you just need the wiring for ECM.

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the reason I like a deisel engine for offroad use is the places I go and
cross through ar sometimes in 5 foot of water and with a deisel you don't
have to worry about getting you ingnition componets wet ect. you just need a
good snokel and plum your vents for your axles and tranny and crank case
through it verses having to seal your electronics etc. just my 2cents.
heath.

"TheSnoMan" <com> wrote in message
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The flaw in this logic though is that it takes a LOT less water
ingestion in a diesel to destroy motor than it does with a gas motor, a
lot less. I would water proof a gasser for this.

Preston Marley wrote: 


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