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Renix flywheel question?
I'm swapping an injected 4 liter from a 90 Cherokee into my 83 CJ7. (I
DO have ALL of the harness, injecters, computer and sensors etc. from the Cherokee.) However the Cherokee was an AUTO trans - and my CJ7 has a MANUAL trans --- so I need a flywheel that is compatible with the Renix fuel injection system that the Cherokee motor (engine) uses. (By the way - I've chosen to NOT relocate the CPS to the front of the engine using the relocation kits from either Hesco or Advance.) My question: In sourcing a flywheel so the CPS will function properly must I find one from another Renix equipped Cherokee (87 - 90 only) OR can I successfully use one from a newer Cherokee (91 or later) or one from a 91 or later Wrangler? Thanks Lynn in Vancouver WA |
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Hi Lynn,
Just a guess, but I would say without the front adapter you're committed to using a shock flywheel, bellhousing and transmission from the 88 to 90 Jeep Cherokee only. Just like they're separated at: http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...tdcsensor.html God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O http://www.billhughes.com/ " wrote: > > I'm swapping an injected 4 liter from a 90 Cherokee into my 83 CJ7. (I > DO have ALL of the harness, injecters, computer and sensors etc. from > the Cherokee.) However the Cherokee was an AUTO trans - and my CJ7 has > a MANUAL trans --- so I need a flywheel that is compatible with the > Renix fuel injection system that the Cherokee motor (engine) uses. > > (By the way - I've chosen to NOT relocate the CPS to the front of the > engine using the relocation kits from either Hesco or Advance.) > > My question: In sourcing a flywheel so the CPS will function properly > must I find one from another Renix equipped Cherokee (87 - 90 only) OR > can I successfully use one from a newer Cherokee (91 or later) or one > from a 91 or later Wrangler? > > Thanks > > Lynn in Vancouver WA |
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I'm sorta guessing the same thing - esp as it relates to the flywheel.
There are a couple places (Novak, Advance Adapters, etc) who can / will machine my bellhousing so the CPS will mount properly and be in the right place to "read" the flywheel notches - but it's apparently gotta be the correct flywheel. Later flywheels are also "read" by a CPS mounted in the same location - but are a different system, and therefore - alas - not compatible with my Renix based system. The big plus is that I can then use my stock (swapped in some time ago) T176 trans etc. Was hopeing someone in the group had personal knowledge to confirm what I suspect (and you sorta indicate also) that I must use a Renix (87 - 90) flywheel. So I'll keep looking for the "right flywheel" - and I'll throw it open to the group .... Any body got a 87 - 90 Cherokee 4.0 flywheel (manual trans) that they're itching to sell OR can point me to a reliable boneyard that's got one? Thanks Lynn in Vancouver |
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You don't want that Japanese AX-15, keep the Real Borg Warner and
buy the crank sensor. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O http://www.billhughes.com/ " wrote: > > I'm sorta guessing the same thing - esp as it relates to the flywheel. > > There are a couple places (Novak, Advance Adapters, etc) who can / will > machine my bellhousing so the CPS will mount properly and be in the > right place to "read" the flywheel notches - but it's apparently gotta > be the correct flywheel. Later flywheels are also "read" by a CPS > mounted in the same location - but are a different system, and > therefore - alas - not compatible with my Renix based system. > > The big plus is that I can then use my stock (swapped in some time ago) > T176 trans etc. > > Was hopeing someone in the group had personal knowledge to confirm what > I suspect (and you sorta indicate also) that I must use a Renix (87 - > 90) flywheel. > > So I'll keep looking for the "right flywheel" - and I'll throw it open > to the group .... > > Any body got a 87 - 90 Cherokee 4.0 flywheel (manual trans) that > they're itching to sell OR can point me to a reliable boneyard that's > got one? > > Thanks > Lynn in Vancouver |
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Thanks - but I guess I'm a little confused. Are you saying that the
T176 is same as the "Japanese AX-15"? First time I've heard that. Got any good links tht would help me with understanding ..... L=2EW. Hughes III (=DFill) wrote: > You don't want that Japanese AX-15, keep the Real Borg Warner and > buy the crank sensor. > God Bless America, =DFill O|||||||O > http://www.billhughes.com/ > > " wrote: > > > > I'm sorta guessing the same thing - esp as it relates to the flywheel. > > > > There are a couple places (Novak, Advance Adapters, etc) who can / will > > machine my bellhousing so the CPS will mount properly and be in the > > right place to "read" the flywheel notches - but it's apparently gotta > > be the correct flywheel. Later flywheels are also "read" by a CPS > > mounted in the same location - but are a different system, and > > therefore - alas - not compatible with my Renix based system. > > > > The big plus is that I can then use my stock (swapped in some time ago) > > T176 trans etc. > > > > Was hopeing someone in the group had personal knowledge to confirm what > > I suspect (and you sorta indicate also) that I must use a Renix (87 - > > 90) flywheel. > > > > So I'll keep looking for the "right flywheel" - and I'll throw it open > > to the group .... > > > > Any body got a 87 - 90 Cherokee 4.0 flywheel (manual trans) that > > they're itching to sell OR can point me to a reliable boneyard that's > > got one? > >=20 > > Thanks > > Lynn in Vancouver |
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I'm saying keep your Real Transmission, bellhousing, flywheel
pressure plate and disk. Buy the simple front crank adapter sending unit to hook up your new computer. You may see the later bellhousings only bolt up to the puny Japanese crap: http://www.billhughes.com/ax5_ax15.jpg God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O " wrote: > > Thanks - but I guess I'm a little confused. Are you saying that the > T176 is same as the "Japanese AX-15"? > First time I've heard that. > > Got any good links tht would help me with understanding ..... |
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Without getting into a long debate - I believe I'm in good shape.
By having the 1980 JEEP bellhousing machined to accept the needed CPS so it can read the notches on the 88 Cherokee flywheel I just picked up, and then using my T176 trans I believe I'm in good shape. Also allows use stock Jeep clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing etc - as did the Jeep factory. Pretty much Real Jeep stuff - as you have recommended. Based on what I had determined through my discussions with others (subsequent to my original post), the adapter sending units are much more trouble prone than is the route I am taking. I do however apprecite your sage advice. Thanks By the way - as with many other parts, and sub-assemblies, I understand that the T176 was really a "medium duty Ford transmission manufactured by Tremec in Mexico" - and was used by Jeep in building CJ's from 1980 - 87 and other Jeep trucks from 1980 - 87. http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/trans/t176.html |
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Like medium duty as compared to Fuller?
http://www.arsco.com/catalog/pg25trans.htm God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O http://www.billhughes.com/ " wrote: > > Without getting into a long debate - I believe I'm in good shape. > > By having the 1980 JEEP bellhousing machined to accept the needed CPS > so it can read the notches on the 88 Cherokee flywheel I just picked > up, and then using my T176 trans I believe I'm in good shape. Also > allows use stock Jeep clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing etc > - as did the Jeep factory. Pretty much Real Jeep stuff - as you have > recommended. > Based on what I had determined through my discussions with others > (subsequent to my original post), the adapter sending units are much > more trouble prone than is the route I am taking. > > I do however apprecite your sage advice. > > Thanks > > By the way - as with many other parts, and sub-assemblies, I understand > that the T176 was really a "medium duty Ford transmission manufactured > by Tremec in Mexico" - and was used by Jeep in building CJ's from 1980 > - 87 and other Jeep trucks from 1980 - 87. > > http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/trans/t176.html |
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