: 4.2 to 4.0 question, kinda!


Tex1978
10-16-2003, 01:22 PM
I have a 4.2 carbed in my 90 YJ. The block is cracked and I can't find another one around my area. I have a 4.0 EFI out of a 89 XJ (I think). Can I use the 4.0 Block, 4.0 head, 4.2 intake and exhaust manifold? I do not want to switch to EFI because I hate electronics. Or any combination of the two engines as long as it uses the 4.0 block. Thanks

Keith Strong
10-16-2003, 01:39 PM
Not 100% sure, but I think you can slip the 4.0 block under everything else 4.2.......

Tex1978
10-16-2003, 01:42 PM
Thanks Keith. Does anyone know for sure?

Keith Strong
10-16-2003, 01:55 PM
The only issues I can think of would be water jackets....the 4.0 head doesnt line up right on the 4.2 block, so I would think the same is in effect for the reverse. I dont think the 4.0 head would work with the 4.2 exhaust though....

Tex1978
10-16-2003, 02:04 PM
That is kinda what i was thinkin. I think I just located a 4.2. Thanks. I would really just like to drop in a 302!!

jpnjim
10-16-2003, 02:36 PM
Don't forget, you'll need to use an electric fuel pump with a 4.0L block.

Tex1978
10-16-2003, 02:56 PM
Yeah, I already run a elec. pump off an F-150