[wally_bert]

My 79 blazer has over 250K and runs OK when it runs. It was a barn find.

I’d like to put a chevy or ford engine in my CJ7 since it needs a new powerplant. Generic motors and ford parts are a lot easier to get than some AMC.

If/when that Willys engine goes, I’d love to have a V6 like some Willys CJs had.

[Elderberry]

When I picked up my 53Willys CJ3B it already had a Chevy 283 in it. But it had sat outside for over 10 years and its hood scoop allowed water to find its way into the engine. Rusted up solid. The guy I bought it from was an old school mudder. He ran duallys on all 4 corners with dually chains all the way around.

I replaced it with a 350. It took me about 2 years off and on to go thru everything and make it driveable.

I started out with a Carter 500cfm 2bbl carb, but I couldn't take off on wet streets without breaking the tires loose.

Once I replaced that carb with a 390cfm Holley 4bbl( with tiny primaries) it was much more easy to drive.

I have also since converted it to dual fuel, using forklift propane tanks.