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I just did this install on my 83 Cj-7. You need to make sure the T-18 bolt pattern is the same as that on the bellhousing you are using. It probably is the same because a lot of them are interchangeable, but you need to check on that. Other than that, you need to install an adapter to the...

Is it ok if the transmission mount is just supported by the crossmember? I have it screwed into the transmission, but I didn't screw it into the crossmember, but it's tight against the cross member. Is that ok?

I'm putting in a T-18A transmission to a 401 engine this weekend for my 83 Cj-7. I've got the transmission attached to the engine right now, with an added adapter so I can run my Dana 300 transfer case. After I attach the transfer case, what kind of problems will I run into with the...

It's an 83 CJ-7. The thread title is funny, not gross. And it is a Dana 300 transfer case.

It finally happened. My 401 finally tore up my T-5 transmission. Roberta is sitting at a garage with her guts ripped out. I'm thinking of putting a T-18 or NV4500 in. I found some adapter kits from Novack and Advance Adapters. They said the T-18 with the adapter kit is the same length as...

I've got an 83 CJ-7 with stock axles, 4 in suspension lift, 1 in body lift, 33 in tires on it. About 2k miles ago, I had the front end realigned and new tires put on. The other day I noticed that my tires are canted in just slightly. The top is in maybe 1/4 more than the bottom. My buddy...

Cool, thanks fellas. I went and replaced my starter yesterday. Had to drop the headers to get to it. When I finished and reconnected the battery, the alarm scrambled itself and killed my ignition. Now I gotta tow it in to Circuit City and have them fix my alarm. Go figure. Everynow and...

Thanks for the tip. I'll take a look at the starter. Anyone else have any ideas or agree/disagree with the starter idear? Thanks again Joe

Slow to crank? It cranks slowly when hot. It'll turn the engine over slowly 3 or 4 times but won't start it. It's fine when cold. Is that what you mean?

I have an 83 CJ-7 with a 401 V8. When I drive it and then shut it down right away and the temp climbs to ~220 or 230 because the fan is no longer turning, it becomes almost impossible to start. I'll turn the key, and the engine will hardly turn over. I have to let it cool down to ~150 before...