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Re: Starting my build
Posted: February 23rd, 2009, 8:41 pm
by Rob92XJ
Been awhile since I last logged in, but here are some updates. It helps I finally got my block and stuff back from the machine shop today.
There has been some questioning my block due to my post of where my piston is in relation to my deck so here are a few pics.
Block casting number

Block ID

Production date

Sorry they were blurry.
Comparing piston pin heights

I couldn't hold the caliper and shot the pic at the same time
4.2L connecting rod stamping number
That's all for now.
Re: Starting my build
Posted: February 24th, 2009, 6:25 pm
by Rob92XJ
Installed the crankshaft lastnight
Pistons installed today
Piston to deck clearance
I forgot to bring my depth micrometer to work today, so here is a shot of my caliper
Main support clearance or lack of
Nothing a few washers couldn't fix
Better pic of clearance
How does it look guys?
Bad news is I was informed today that my cam(avail shipping date is April 15th great our first wheeling trip is April 19th) and oil pump(no shipping info avail) are both back ordered.
Re: Starting my build
Posted: February 24th, 2009, 6:38 pm
by gradon
The fun will start when you try to put the oil pan on.
Re: Starting my build
Posted: February 24th, 2009, 6:59 pm
by John
It's not bad if you always liked the sounds of steel drums.
John
Re: Starting my build
Posted: February 24th, 2009, 8:15 pm
by Rob92XJ
gradon wrote:The fun will start when you try to put the oil pan on.
That's the first time I have heard of that and a friend of mine has a 4.6 in his YJ and no abnormal noises.
Re: Starting my build
Posted: February 25th, 2009, 9:59 am
by SilverXJ
Rob92XJ wrote:gradon wrote:The fun will start when you try to put the oil pan on.
That's the first time I have heard of that and a friend of mine has a 4.6 in his YJ and no abnormal noises.
I've had a bit of a problem with the oil pan clearing the lowered main girdle. Had to beat the piss out of the pan. Also, check the oil pump clearance while you are at it.
Re: Starting my build
Posted: February 25th, 2009, 10:05 am
by Rob92XJ
Thanks for the reply Silver, I'll check the oil pump when ever it shows up since it and the pick up tube is on backorder along with my camshaft.
Re: Starting my build
Posted: March 12th, 2009, 8:11 am
by Rob92XJ
Finally got a camshaft for my stroker, our parts dept manager informed me I will probably have my cam in late April early May...F...that so I ordered a Competition Cams cam, I had ordered the Extreme 4x4 4254H cam and lifter set so I finally have the engine together and will be installing it this weekend.
Re: Starting my build
Posted: March 16th, 2009, 5:57 am
by Rob92XJ
I finally got my stroker installed and it is running great. I'll post up some pics when I get home.
Re: Starting my build
Posted: March 16th, 2009, 6:24 am
by dwg86
Rob92XJ wrote:I finally got my stroker installed and it is running great. I'll post up some pics when I get home.
need more info! What year vehicle ( OBDI or OBDII ), fuel injector size, valve springs, rockers, pushrods.
Re: Starting my build
Posted: March 16th, 2009, 10:05 am
by Rob92XJ
92 XJ is the vehicle, the injectors right now are stock as the FMS 24# ones I was supposed to buy turned out to be painted 19# injectors. Have not taken it WOT yet as it is friggin raining and my tag on my XJ is now dead so I will have to re-register it on Friday.