i just bought a 85 j10 for $400 not running and when i took the heads off one of the pistons were burnt up like it was getting ready to detonate so im gonna rebuild it before anything to serius happens
Your TF727 tranny won't bolt up to anything but an AMC.
Your t'case will be the standard round pattern so it will bolt up to any TH350/700R4 that had an aluminum t'case behind it. If you have the NP208 case I would keep it.
I can help you with that 360. I can have the whole motor gone through for about $1250 or less depending on how bad it is.
There's a '79 Jeep Cherokee at the pullapart in Charlotte. Might wanna take a spin down there and see. If the engine is still in it it'll be either a 360 or 401 (360 most likely). I think the entire engine should be like $150ish. Check there. If not, there's dead Jeep around everywhere. If you look around, you can find entire parts rigs for $500 or less (mine's waiting for me)