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Panduit still makes the metal ties.

He sure loves to use a hammer!

I had this same issue with a water pump bolt on a 3800 Buick. The Permatex thread sealant did the trick.

The 4.0ls are very common in wrecking yards. If you go through with this swap, take lots of pictures and share. Scott.

There is a member on here that has a B series with an AMC 258 and 904 auto, same length as the 4.0L. Firewall was not modified and uses stock fan. I think it was GRAMPS1951

Somebody remembers the show "Rumpole of the Bailey"! You are correct sir! A great series with lots of dry clever humor. You have to listen closely or you will miss the funny bits.

Those domestic machines can be handy at times. I ran some used pistons through the dishwasher and was not caught by SWMBO. The pistons turned out real nice BTW. Scott.

Touche sir! My hat is off to you.

Frank, The original poster is refering to the cylinder bore when referencing liner. The original poster is from Germany where wet or dry liners are common on diesel engines. English is probably his second language. I've seen this reference to cylinders as liners from northern Europeans on several forums. I have been told that English as a second language can be rather difficult, so I typically just overlook these small differences in diction. Take care, Scott.

Since you will be going to 12v there are a number of options available including Pertronix, Mopar, GM HEI, Langdons Mini-HEI, and Ford TFI. Non of them are plug and play except for Langdons Mini-HEI. Pertronix requires modifications to the distributor. The Mopar and GM HEI require modifying an electronic ignition slant six distributor with some parts from a flathead distributor. The Ford TFI can be triggered from the flathead points distributor. If going with the Ford TFI, be sure to get a later model remote mounted module (1992 F150 4.9L are good donors). The first generation distributor mounted TFI modules had reliability issues and were subject of a class action lawsuit, but the remote mounted units seem to be quite reliable. With any electronic ignition conversion be sure to use resistor plug wires and plugs. I would also use the matching coil with any of these conversions. The OEM based conversions are reliable and parts availability is good. If you use an OEM based conversion, Mopar, GM-HEI and Ford-TFI modules are available at any parts store in the US. You may have some trouble finding a Pertronix module on a Saturday road trip. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/mopar-flathead-6-distributor-upgrade-48-desoto.653565/ http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/tfi-using-points-how-to.374699/ http://www.langdonsstovebolt.com/store/#!/Stovebolt-Mopar-Mini-HEI/p/1222043/category=18665979 I hope you find this useful. Good luck with your project, Scott.

I like it. The Skylark should be a nice solid platform and the Buick 350 is a good engine with decent torgue. I'm not a big fan of those seats or the steering wheel. Keep us posted on what you do with it to make it "yours".

Most of the time I use PB Blaster, but for the tough ones I've had good luck with Seafoam DeepCreep.

Fargone, I was not suggesting that the entire GM transmission will work as a swap candidate. Sorry for the confusion. I was merely suggesting that if the tailshafts interchange then that may open up some alternatives on tailshaft length and shifter position. I don't know if the tailshaft from a GM version will bolt on or not. As I said in my original post, I will leave further research to you should you decide it has merit. I am really enjoying this thread so please keep us posted on your progress. Good luck with your project, Scott.

GM used this same transmission with GM’s own 10-spline input shaft, input bearing and retainer:o 1981 to 1986 Chevrolet 2- and 4- wheel drive pickups and Suburban (3.09:1 ratio first gear)o General Engines designated this transmission code MY6. This may open up some options for tailshafts and shifters. I will leave further research to you.

Jeep Cherokee is unit body, unless you are thinking about the first gen 74 to 83 models.