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When I put the head back on, I was having trouble positioning the #10 & #11 pushrods beneath the rockers. They kept falling into one of the wells or something? Well when I was trying to position the head on the block I think I positioned them wrong and once I tried to turn the engine over it...

This is very true, I've spent some time looking for a decent mechanic. The guy I've left it with seems rather competent. He called me this morning to let me know I bent two rods and the valves. I had a feeling that's what I did when I was putting the block back on.

I break thing. I fix things. I'm a freelance problem solver.

So I got it in another local shop. The guy said it was probably a stuck or bent valve. He is going to fix it got 1100$. I'll keep you guys updated as to its success and what was ultimately the problem. I appreciate the help from all of you.

No he didn't clarify. He said he tried to turn it over heard a dead cylinder and stopped. "Didn't want to waste my money" and I need a new engine. Anyone want this project and lives in the north Orange County area? I'll sell it really cheap. Is it time to go buy a wrangler off a lot? I'm a...

The coil is a moot point now. I gave in and took it to a mechanic for diagnostics. He said I have a dead cylinder. So my question is this. Do I have him investigate further, or do I junk it? Maybe possible engine transplant?

New plug wires have not changed anything. How can I address the spark color?

Hey guys. Still having troubles with it. I've done as has been discussed so far, I just poured a quart of rizlone in and it seems to have helped a bit. This is the link to a video of it. Take a gander see if you guys can come up with anything. http://youtu.be/IC6LxFgTfz8

My sparks are orange in color, I need to get a noida tester next I suppose. I made sure to triple check the order on the distributor. It's correct and starts at 1. The injector wires are also properly running. I guess my next step is to pressure test it and hand rotate. Thanks.

I have sparks from all the plugs. I pulled them out and saw that they all arced. No I did not have the head resurfaced. I checked it against a flat piece of board and it was smooth without any bumps waving or warping.

First time posting, long time trawler of the threads. I'll try to keep this short, it's been a project. Backstory: 91 Cherokee automatic with a rebuilt donor 4.0L from between 92-94. I was having an over heating problem when ever it ran. Changed the temp sensor, water pump, and radiator in...

Re: 2013 Socal Karma Thread I'm in need of a radiator for my 91 Cherokee, if any of you fellows have a spare itld be much appreciate.

I got a stinger tube front bumper. I'm in the Fullerton area as well.