4.0L HO Jeep Engine Build

fishy68 said

Sometimes them redneck fixes are as good as any, LOL.... I see no reason for one to be that tight either. Don't know why they make stuff like that. Maybe mics read less in China?? Heating to 200 is safe as the balancer probably gets close to if not hotter than that when the engine is running. Don't think I'd go much more than that though just to be safe.

Sweet looking TB. Is it bigger than stock?

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You have a good point in regards to operating temperature. One day I'm going to get one of those digital temp guns.... :)

Thanks Fishy and yep, 4mm larger than stock. I did notice that the throttle arm hits the manifold..... I expect that they want me to buy a "super duper tornado twist spacer" to make it fit, lol. I think doubled up gaskets will do nicely. 8) By the way, the BBK is stamped "Made in USA"..... Just goes to say, high performance is never easy nor is it ever bolt on, lol.

Edit: I'm just sitting here staring at this engine and realizing...... it's time to drop this thing in! I prefer to do this with the cam cover off (to prevent the chain from mucking up the finish) but covered with rags of course. Oh yeah, and bolting the motor mounts to the block might be beneficial too....