90 cherokee engine swap

cherokeefire · 02-02-2010, 09:40 AM

I just did a engine and grabs swap on a 90 cherokee 4 0 and when I turn the key on I have power put turn to start it. It don't do anything put the starter works fine and don't hear the fuel pump running please help thanks

jfiscus · 02-02-2010, 10:39 AM

grabs swap???

what year motor went into it? what all did you use from the old motor / new motor?

you DID use the original flywheel, right?

itbrokeagain · 02-02-2010, 03:43 PM

one more time......?

donaldcon · 02-02-2010, 07:53 PM

The 90's have the goofy little box that all the wires go into near the battery. some big relay or something. I had a problem with mine burning up, check that stuff over around it for connections, juice.

Coppertop · 02-04-2010, 06:54 PM

Did you get it running????

Nick

jfiscus · 02-05-2010, 10:12 AM

Those dang grabs will mess you up everytime....:confused: :confused: :confused:
It would be nice to have more info to help you, and there are plenty here with knowledge to help.

Coppertop · 02-05-2010, 05:58 PM

I agree.... Just buggs me when a XJ won't start.

Nick

02-02-2010, 09:40 AM	#1
cherokeefire Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5	90 cherokee engine swap I just did a engine and grabs swap on a 90 cherokee 4 0 and when I turn the key on I have power put turn to start it. It don't do anything put the starter works fine and don't hear the fuel pump running please help thanks

02-02-2010, 03:43 PM	#3
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	one more time......? __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

02-02-2010, 07:53 PM	#4
donaldcon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancaster Ohio Posts: 383	The 90's have the goofy little box that all the wires go into near the battery. some big relay or something. I had a problem with mine burning up, check that stuff over around it for connections, juice. __________________ www.offroadohio.com www.facebook.com/offroadohio1 www.youtube.com/offroadohio1 www.photobucket.com/offroadohio

02-04-2010, 06:54 PM	#5
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Did you get it running???? Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

02-05-2010, 05:58 PM	#7
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	I agree.... Just buggs me when a XJ won't start. Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

02-02-2010, 10:39 AM	#2
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	grabs swap??? what year motor went into it? what all did you use from the old motor / new motor? you DID use the original flywheel, right?

02-05-2010, 10:12 AM	#6
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	Those dang grabs will mess you up everytime....:confused: :confused: :confused: It would be nice to have more info to help you, and there are plenty here with knowledge to help.