What kind of distributor does a jeep 258 use?
The 258 with the Prestolite distributor in my ’75 J-10. The Prestolite distributor with the distributor gear that was on the HEI distributor. The big cap HEI distributor installed with 8mm wires. I have a Ford truck, but I seem to be a big fan of putting GM parts in my Jeeps. GM parts tend to be simple, reliable, inexpensive, and easy to find.
When did the Jeep 258 engine come out?
The 258 used in ’72-’78 CJs, J-series pickups, and Wagoneers, some used a 1bbl carb and lower compression than later 258s. The 258 was introduced in 1971 as the standard engine in J-series pickups and Wagoneers.
When did the AMC 258 come out in Wrangler?
The AMC 258 was introduced in 1971 in J-series pickups and Wagoneers and in 1972 in CJs. It continued to be used through 1990 in the Wrangler. It is basically a stroked 232 engine; some background about the AMC inline 6s (I6s) is given in the article about the 232.
What kind of engine does a jeep have?
Jeep Engine: AMC 258 I6. It is basically a stroked 232 engine. The great thing about this engine is it reliable, inexpensive, and has horse power and toque peaks at low RPM. The 258 inline 6 (I6) engine always came from the factory carbureted any many people complain about the Carter BBD carburetor and the maze of emmissions vacuum hoses.
The 258 with the Prestolite distributor in my ’75 J-10. The Prestolite distributor with the distributor gear that was on the HEI distributor. The big cap HEI distributor installed with 8mm wires. I have a Ford truck, but I seem to be a big fan of putting GM parts in my Jeeps. GM parts tend to be simple, reliable, inexpensive, and easy to find.
The 258 used in ’72-’78 CJs, J-series pickups, and Wagoneers, some used a 1bbl carb and lower compression than later 258s. The 258 was introduced in 1971 as the standard engine in J-series pickups and Wagoneers.
Is the Jeep 258 CID I-6 eligible for ignition upgrade?
The Jeep 258 CID I-6 from 1978 to 1990 are eligible for this upgrade. The 258 I-6 from ’78 to ’90 used the same Motorcraft distributor for all variations. The distributor type is one of the most dependable ever released from the factory.
What kind of engine does a Jeep 4.0 have?
AMC JEEP 4.0/4.2L & 258 ENGINE. The 4.0 is one of AMC’s best-known engines. It was one of four AMC engines kept in production when Chrysler bought AMC in 1987 as it is known for its longevity. The inline 6 is also one of Promar’s most popular engines. Promar Engine’s quality control is second to none.