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I recently became the owner of a 1982 CJ8 with a 4.2. I have installed a HEI distributor, Holley Sniper BBD fuel injection on the jeep. I have replaced oil pan, rear main seal and valve cover gaskets in an attempt to stop the oil leaks but the rear main leak has gotten the best of my patience. The body is rough but serviceable and the engine runs ok but leaves a lot to be desired in the get up and go department. I would like to build a stroker engine and stay with a Jeep six cylinder. I would like to know if I can use the HEI distributor and fuel injection that I already have on a 4.6 build.
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The power steering gear is the last frontier for my 81-- about everything else has been R&Rd. With low gears, big tires and an ARB up front this OEM part may be on borrowed time. Reading a hummer H1 box is a near exact drop in. Cardone 1 part number. 27-7595, it's a bolt in for the stock CJ P.S. gear it has the larger piston for less effort with a faster turning. This sounds like a mixed bag as for lock to lock ratios. For me, fewer turns the better. It has the right bolt holes and correct o ring couplings. I have done the drill out trick on the pump already. Better performance at low RPM. I see others that simply go with the napa generic unit. rebuilt or new? Agr? Psc? These are spendy. also note the access to CJ box components, hoses, etc very tight. I see some add a coupler mid line for easier servicing, etc. is there a suggested schedule to flush and fresh fill ps fluid? Never thought about that. if a newish box, does it make sense to have it ported for eventual hydro assist? Thanks guys!