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Options for ditching this problematic carb. In the last few years of the CJ series and the first few years of the Wrangler YJ Jeep outfitted the 4.2L (258) 6 cylinders with an electronic carburetor referred to as the BBD. The Carter BBD is a two barrel carburetor that came in two variations, one is …
This Jeep is going to be awesome when it’s done. A wild quarter mile ride! See below.
Keeping up with the Jones’. Total restoration of a 1984 CJ-7 from rust to fiberglass, new engine, and more.
Most Jeeps with V8 engines have one of two distributor systems. A Ford Duraspark system or a Motorcraft points system.
The jeepfan.com 1978 CJ had a tired motor. It was running an AMC 360 V8 from a 1970 AMC Ambassador car. This engine has higher horsepower and torque since it was from a time of little or no emission standards. A rebuild on an engine that is still running good enough is a tough decision …
