On Jul 29, 11:50 pm, "Jeremy" <nos...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> As far as im****ts go, if I did that I was thinkinf of an engine out of
> something like a tacoma, or 4runner. They're about as close a match as
far
> as vehicle size that I could think of when it comes to im****ts. But as
you
> say, it'll be a lot of work.
>
> If I went domestic I'd probly just put in a ford 302. I don't care
about
> obscene power. Does anyone know if the engine mount configuration
changed
> throughout the years? Someone told me that the old flatheads have the
same
> engine mount geometry as newer fords. Does that sound right?
If you use a already-mated engine and trans half the job is done. If
you use a carbed engine with conventional ignition the wiring is easy
too. All you need to do is fab mounts, get a driveshaft made, and make
the radiator hoses fit.
Toy engines and manual trans of the carb era are mostly bulletproof.
EFI is more work and money but....they start and run so much better.
On diesels, the Mercedes OM616/617 are the cheapest and best engines
out there. Isuzu, Mits and Nissan good too. On the Benz, you will find
the MBZ trans not easy because of the rubber-donut output. The MBZ
engines have a huge front sump as well. The oil pump hangs down into
the pan, past the rails, and is chain driven.
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