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04-09-2012, 05:26 PM
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Lifetime CJ User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Elbert, CO
Posts: 6,138
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The World's Ugliest AMC 360.....
....is now sitting in my garage. I've named it the Greasy Pig
Here's the story. I responded to a Craigslist ad offering the engine for $500. After playing phone tag with the guy for a few days, I finally got ahold of him and made arrangements to see it, yesterday.
The owner, an Army major, said the engine is from an "insanely low mileage" (whatever that means) J10 pickup. He intended to use it for his own CJ project, but he got re-deployed to the Middle East before he could complete the swap. He ended up selling the CJ project and bought an already built YJ instead. So he had this engine without a home for it.
My first impression was disappointment. The Major hadn't even bothered to clean the thing up beforehand, which is one of my pet peeves. I was just about ready to walk away, when I decided to play some lowball, and I offered him $300.
To my surprise, he took my offer. He also threw in a brand new set of Bombproof CJ motor mounts, and 2 service manuals!! Wow!
I got the Greasy Pig home, today. First I stripped a few parts to lighten it up, then fired up my custom cherry picker (aka: a tractor), and surprisingly got it on an engine stand, easily.
Assuming its a good core, my plan is to do a moderate performance re-build, perhaps spruce it up with a little bling, then drop it in my CJ7 when the time comes.
I hope to document the entire re-build here, step by step. It will be my first. My updates will be targeted at the novice mechanics, like me, but I hope you experienced engine-builders will chime in to answer my inevitable questions.
I'm looking forward to sharing a little virtual grease with you all. 
Matt
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"I'm pretty sure Jesus drives a CJ. He understands."
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04-09-2012, 05:28 PM
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**** it, lets do it
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: McLean, VA
Posts: 3,222
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looks just like mine! i said f it and dropped it in just the way she was.
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'79 CJ7 PICS HERE specs in profile - SOLD
'01 TJ 4.7/NV3550, 4" lift 33's stroked
'98 Chili Pepper Red XJ Sport, 4.0, AX15, 4x4 3" lift, 31" AT's
'79 CJ7 stock, 304
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Originally Posted by my_304_cj7
I used Marvel once before I took my Jeep out on the trails. I didn't get stuck all weekend so I guess it works.
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SSG David Mejias, SSG Eric Vick, SGT William Bowling, SGT Robert McDowell 1 April 2007 Rest In Peace Brothers
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04-09-2012, 05:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Marysville, WA
Posts: 3,723
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Well, you know its not rusted out!
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Beat it to fit, paint it to match!
Wheel, Wrench, Repeat.
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04-09-2012, 05:36 PM
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**** it, lets do it
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: McLean, VA
Posts: 3,222
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oh, but i got mine for $100 
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'79 CJ7 PICS HERE specs in profile - SOLD
'01 TJ 4.7/NV3550, 4" lift 33's stroked
'98 Chili Pepper Red XJ Sport, 4.0, AX15, 4x4 3" lift, 31" AT's
'79 CJ7 stock, 304
Quote:
Originally Posted by my_304_cj7
I used Marvel once before I took my Jeep out on the trails. I didn't get stuck all weekend so I guess it works.
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SSG David Mejias, SSG Eric Vick, SGT William Bowling, SGT Robert McDowell 1 April 2007 Rest In Peace Brothers
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04-09-2012, 05:49 PM
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Lifetime CJ User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Elbert, CO
Posts: 6,138
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Originally Posted by TheRyans33
oh, but i got mine for $100 |
If you back out the cost of the brand new mounts I got in the deal, mine comes in around $150
Matt
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"I'm pretty sure Jesus drives a CJ. He understands."
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04-09-2012, 05:56 PM
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It needs work.
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 129
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I just picked one up for $250. It's very clean and supposed to be low mileage and I thought it was a good deal. I'm gonna do the same as you, a mild rebuild. Now get started so I can take notes 
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04-09-2012, 05:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: New Bloomfield, PA
Posts: 419
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Subscribed! I would love to rebuild mine when the time comes! Which is rapidly approaching. I need serious valve work now.
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'98 Sport, 5 Speed. Green Emerald Metallic. Bestop soft top.
BDS 2" lift, AR steel wheels, 31"x10.5" Goodyears. Stock axles, stock 3.07 gears.
Immigrant from the CJ world...be patient...I can be taught
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04-09-2012, 05:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Marysville, WA
Posts: 3,723
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I picked my 304 up for $225. It had 4000 miles on it. Its coming along nicely.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/ge...-fire-1351210/
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Beat it to fit, paint it to match!
Wheel, Wrench, Repeat.
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04-09-2012, 06:23 PM
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Eat More Possum
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 1,069
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Subscribed, Matt! Looking forward to seeing the rebuild. And you got an uncracked phenolic spacer included in the deal!
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04-09-2012, 06:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Highlands, NC
Posts: 568
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Matt- looking forward to this one! I hope I get the engine I want for FREE!!! (birthday or graduation present  ) Looking forward to this! Sub'd.
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"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government"
-- Thomas Jefferson, 1 Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334
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04-09-2012, 06:32 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: bishopville, maryland
Posts: 237
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Subscribed!!, I got one for my yj a few months ago, just got it back 60 over form the machine shop, are you planning on doing any oiling mods?, Good Luck with the build ill be watching 
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-87 YJ-
Lifted,Locked,and V8 swapped, with lots of homemade goodies
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04-09-2012, 06:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 65
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I subbed too.
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04-09-2012, 06:58 PM
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Mall-crawlin' hot rodder
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,625
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I think we've all had a greasy pig at one time or another... errr... was that a dirty pig? I digress.
Anywho, right on man 
With all of the guys who've subscribed and want to follow your build, maybe some of the experienced 360 builders will pop in with some words of wisdom and maybe post up some helpful links and threads regarding some of the 360 nuances like the oiling system, timing chain/water pump cover, oil pump housing clearances, etc.
You guys can make this one heck of a useful thread.
Shawn
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"I don't have an opinion, I have a dyno." -David Vizard
I was attacked by two clowns lastnight. I went for the juggler...
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04-09-2012, 07:39 PM
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just a jeep guy
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: , Il.
Posts: 6,396
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Sounds like a good price Matt. I do wonder about the low mileage with the engine that greasy.
If it does'nt use bridges on the rocker arms. its pre 1975.
Bill
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1957 WILLYS pickup, needs work.
1973 J 4000,
1978 CJ7 DD.
1979 CJ7 360, TH400/Quadratrac trail Jeep.
1979 J20
1980 CJ5 trail Jeep.
1983 CJ7 pretty weekend and sometimes to work Driver in the summer, My first rebuild, if the Q-trac and 5 are broke, this one is the one to take. its just as capable as the other 2, except nice paint.
1984 Grand Wagoneer, 1 ton axles, great 360/727, and a big a$& tree fell on it .
1989 YJ the CJ to YJ conversion.
2005 TJ Rubicon.
2011 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, Mrs. LUCDOG's DD.
Lots of parts not for sale, i'm a hoarder.
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04-09-2012, 07:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Highlands, NC
Posts: 568
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Vv
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"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government"
-- Thomas Jefferson, 1 Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334
Last edited by WNC-84CJ7; 04-09-2012 at 07:52 PM..
Reason: double post
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