Specifications

Windshield Latches

The CJ5 & CJ6 Jeep vehicles (up to 1978) always

had a problem with the stock windshield. They

had a tendency of loosening up and falling

forward.

We remedied this problem by designing

aluminum castings that would replace the

stock dash & windshield brackets. This kit

is available with a polished aluminum finish

and are directly interchangeable with your

stock latching mechanism.

Part # 716127

AMC 401 ENGINE SWAPS:

The 401 AMC engine swap is an easy alternative to the Chevy & Ford engine conversions. Between the years of 1972 and 1979,

Jeep used the 304 V8 engine and the 258 6 cylinder engine as standard equipment. The engine block bolt pattern on both of these

engines is identical to the 401 AMC V8. The 401 V8 conversion can be performed with off-the-shelf parts. On Jeep vehicles 1976

& newer, the stock bellhousing that was used on the 6 cylinder or 304 V8 engines can be retained when changing to the 401 engine.

The wiring harness, clutch linkage, and other key components can also be retained. The drivetrain of the CJ will take the increased

power, provided it’s not abused.

The AMC 401 engine has been around since late 1971, and its use has been on a decline since its introduction (except for police

or high performance versions). In 1976, the 401 was offered in California only in Cherokee and Jeep pickups.

A. Stock Transmissions: The stock transmission can be retained without modifications. The original bellhousing used with

the manual transmission & Torqueflite automatic will bolt directly to the 401 engine.

B. Bellhousings: As mentioned above, the 401 has the same bolt pattern as the 304 & 258. An exception to this is a 401 block

that was originally equipped with an automatic transmission. On these engines, the very top hole that receives the bellhousing bolt

may not exist on the engine block. The engine block has sufficient material that will provide an area to drill & tap a new hole. The

conversion will fit without adding the new tapped hole, but you will only be using a total of six bolts instead of the normal seven.

C. Clutch Assembly: The 10-1/2" stock clutch should be replaced with an 11" clutch assembly. If the 401 engine was from an

automatic transmission application, you will then be require to purchase a new Jeep flywheel, Jeep# 3212655. The original clutch

release bearing can be retained. The pilot bushing can also be Jeep# 3213751. This will vary depending on which transmission

is going to be used. This particular part number will fit the T18 Jeep transmissions.

STOCK JEEP CLUTCH PARTS:

3184955 10-1/2" Jeep Pressure Plate

3184867 10/1/2" Jeep Clutch Disc.

3212655 10-1/2" Jeep Flywheel

3213751 Jeep Pilot Bearing

D. Radiators: The original 6 cylinder 2-core radiator will not be acceptable for the new engine. A 3-core radiator used with the

304 V8s is acceptable for the 401 conversion.

E. Driveshafts: The original driveshafts and transfer case location can be retained. The only time you will need to change the

drivelines will be when you are changing the transmission or transfer case location.

F. Alternator: A Delco or Motorcraft alternator unit will not fit the older 401 block. Minor bracket and spacer modifications will

be necessary to get the newer alternator to fit.

G. Motor Mounts: We offer a motor mount kit, P/N 713120. This kit will adapt the 304, 360, and 401 V8 engines into the Jeep

Universal vehicles. The engine mounts come complete with block mounts, frame brackets, and rubber insulators. These mounts

require welding.

conversion application summary (1941-79)