What size engine is a 258?
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What size engine is a 258?
258. The 258 cu in (4.2 L) was produced from 1971-1990. It featured an undersquare 3.75 in (95 mm) bore and 3.895 in (98.9 mm) stroke; it was otherwise similar to the 199 and 232. This engine is considered reliable, inexpensive, and torquey.
What liter is a 258?
4.2 L
AMC straight-6 engine
| Straight-6 engine | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1952–2006 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated Straight-6 |
| Displacement | 195.6 cu in (3.2 L) 199 cu in (3.3 L) 232 cu in (3.8 L) 242 cu in (4.0 L) 252 cu in (4.1 L) 258 cu in (4.2 L) 282 cu in (4.6 L) |
How do you identify an AMC 258 engine?
Engine Code (serial number) Locations: L-head shown below. 199-258 and 4.0L sixes have this number stamped on a machined pad on the right side of the block near where head and block come together between #2 and #3 cylinder.
Is 4.2 L Jeep engine reliable?
Registered. Mine is pretty reliable, it had 260,000 before I rebuilt it. As long as they are well tuned, and kept in good maintenance, they’ll last a while.
How do I identify my Jeep engine block?
The date code is on the passenger side of the engine, on the block, just forward and up from the distributor on a machined flat surface. The digits of the code identify: 1st Digit-The year (8 = 1998). 2nd & 3rd Digits-The month (01 – 12).
How do you tell what year Willys Jeep you have?
How to Identify your Willys Jeep if you don’t have a VIN number, but want to know your approximate year and model:
- You have a 1950-1952 M38. Does your windshield frame have “Willys” stamped on the front of it?
- You have a 1946-1949 CJ-2A.
- You have a 1953-1964 CJ-3B.
How do I tell what year my Jeep engine is?
Engine date code. The date code is on the passenger side of the engine, on the block, just forward and up from the distributor on a machined flat surface. The digits of the code identify: 1st Digit-The year (8 = 1998).
Is the Wrangler 4.2 a good engine?
I have had 2 wranglers with the 4.2 I6. Bulletproof motors and easy to work on. They produce good power and have plenty of torque. I put over 155,000 miles on my last one with no major problems.
