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Forum: Engine & Transmission
04-15-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,606
Posted By jimmyeatworld

RE: New 97 4X4 4DR Jimmy, bad engine options

Follow up.
My problem ended up being the MAF sensor :) Drives like a champ!

I also installed a new set of shocks this week, and a Dynomax catback. I have a nasty clacking on acceleration when...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-17-2008, 10:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,606
Posted By jimmyeatworld

RE: New 97 4X4 4DR Jimmy, bad engine options

Well, she lives. Sort of. Runs smooth as glass at idle.

Took her out for a spin Saturday and it feels like I am towing a boat and I can't go over 1/4 pedal without it falling flat. So she is...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-14-2008, 07:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,208
Posted By jimmyeatworld

RE: Flex Hone?

hand lap is just putting valve grind compund on the seat and angles and putting what looks like a suction stick and hand spinning the valve against the seat.

...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-13-2008, 11:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,208
Posted By jimmyeatworld

RE: Flex Hone?

Budget, you won't need half the stuff listed above. For race or high performance motors I build... I always go overboard. There is a big difference between rebuild, and remanufactured. I'll go over a...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-13-2008, 11:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,606
Posted By jimmyeatworld

RE: New 97 4X4 4DR Jimmy, bad engine options

Sorry for the delay. Wife went in for emergency surgerySunday morningbut all is well now. :)

My buddy just towed in another blazer with a motor build on the menu, so I'll try to do more pics of...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-09-2008, 11:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,606
Posted By jimmyeatworld

RE: New 97 4X4 4DR Jimmy, bad engine options

Well, I didn't get a chance to do anything until Saturday afternoon. I spent most of the day pushing cars around the shop and getting all my parts in order.

I did flex hone the cylinders, flat...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-06-2008, 09:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,606
Posted By jimmyeatworld

RE: New 97 4X4 4DR Jimmy, bad engine options

Parts are on their way back, should be here this afternoon if he can get out of the shop today.

Needed a new crank
Recondition 2 rods that spun
Clean out ring groves on pistons
Bearing set...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-05-2008, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 50,315
Posted By jimmyeatworld

RE: Top two bell housing bolts

I pulled mine the same way, Universal and a long extension.... but I had the truck on a lift
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-04-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,606
Posted By jimmyeatworld

RE: New 97 4X4 4DR Jimmy, bad engine options

definately a meat and potatoes motor like an old SBC. Pretty refreshing.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-03-2008, 08:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,606
Posted By jimmyeatworld

RE: New 97 4X4 4DR Jimmy, bad engine options

I finally got around to pulling the motor on the thing. I ended up pulling the trans and transfer case just to have my friend run through them. Engagement was harsh, so it is better safe than sorry....
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-14-2008, 08:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,606
Posted By jimmyeatworld

RE: New 97 4X4 4DR Jimmy, bad engine options

The 2 of the 3 tracks I visit are pretty far (74 miles to Byron, 86 miles to Route 66). Lots of stop and go city driving or the first half of the trip to Route 66 or Byron.

I always thought it...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-12-2008, 08:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,606
Posted By jimmyeatworld

RE: New 97 4X4 4DR Jimmy, bad engine options

I have a 2004 malibu that I can stuff them into, so another car isnt an issue.

I think I'm just going to rebuild the current motor. If I want a V8 later, I may just sell the Jimmy and get a K5...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-09-2008, 09:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,606
Posted By jimmyeatworld

RE: New 97 4X4 4DR Jimmy, bad engine options

That is what my "daddy" brain says to do. Rebuild and get it rolling first. :eek:

My lead foot tells me to go V8, but I have my 97 WS6 TA to feed that need I guess. ;)
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-09-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,606
Posted By jimmyeatworld

New 97 4X4 4DR Jimmy, bad engine options

I just picked up an EXTREMELY clean Red 1997 Jimmy SLS 4DR with 4x4 from a shop buddy of mine for $400. He bought it off the owner for $300 after itstarted knockingand she was going to send it to the...
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