updates:
Got my throttle body back from my buddy. He bored it out to 62mm, added a new butterfly, and a fresh coat of paint. couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.
I was really struggling measuring my pushrods. I got the ones I ordered from the shop, but my methods of measuring preload gave me inconsistent readings and I spent waaaaaaayy too much time figuring it out. So as a last ditch method tp ensure my push rods where correct, I took the whole engine to the machine shop. The guy came out and measure the rods and 5 seconds later he was done, and the ones I had were within spec.
Long story short, I way over complicated it.
Anyway, I continued on installing the engine into the jeep. went pretty smooth. everything bolted right up.
Once I had the engine installed, I tried firing it up, and to my dismay I wouldn't start.
My mistake though, I had the rotor in the distributor one cylinder off. Once I corrected that, It fired right up
During the Cam break in, the oil pan seems to have sprung a leak, around the rear main seal area. Which is frustrating, I really don't want to pull that pan again.
Another thing that is on my nerves, is this manifold. Cheap? Yes. Worth it? NO. First off, fitment was less than stellar. Its pushing my downpipe hard up on the oil pan, and second, It has an exhaust leak on it somewhere already. I'm going to take it to an exhaust shop, and have them figure it out.
took the jeep for a spin. Engine runs good, however its running hot. 215-220ish driving around. So, Im thinking part of the reason is the exhaust touching the oil pan is heating up the oil, and my radiator is the stock single core. so next on the list is figuring out how to keep this engine cool.
More to come :us: