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Binding sound after swapping motor and transmission

Discussion in 'Cherokee' started by 96xjproject, Nov 16, 2019.

  1. Nov 16, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    96xjproject

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    96xjproject [OP] New Member

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    I swapped a motor from a 97 zj into a 96 xj. The transmission is an AX15 out of a 1990 Jeep. Went to start it after a motor swap and it sounds like something is binding. I used a clutch and flywheel for a 1990 because that is the year transmission. Would I need a fly wheel for a 96? Or a 97? One Jeep buddy said I need a motor year specific fly wheel, can anyone back this up? Any help is appreciated to get me back on the road
     
    96xjproject, Nov 16, 2019
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  2. Nov 16, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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    Prerunner1982

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    Prerunner1982 Well-Known Member

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    I would use a 96 XJ flywheel, it has the timing marks that the computer is looking for.
     
    Prerunner1982, Nov 16, 2019
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