Re: Quick help guys(& gals)..... Also some body pices available...

From: JAMES KNOX (knox.james@sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun Dec 14 2003 - 22:23:47 EST


Hi Bill! My 91 Dak 318LA , A500 tranny is the same thing factory, So it is
worth the try! Same body, same chasis! carb is actually throttlebody.
Jim Knox, 91 Dak

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Day" <billday@consolidated.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2003 8:13 PM
Subject: DML: Quick help guys(& gals)..... Also some body pices available...

>
> Here's the low down on the truck...
>
> "It's a '91 Dodge Dakota LE. Has V-8 5.2 with carburator not fuel
injection.
> The front bumper and the frame is gone. Both front fenders are there. The
> truck bed is fine and even has a top. Only thing is - it's a long bed. Has
> power locks and power windows in it. The computer and the brain are also
> still there. The only thing wrong other than the front bumper and frame
> being missing is that the tranny is blown."
>
> Most of you know what I want to do, swap a 318 for my v6 and my v6 into my
> fathers truck, is this an acceptable engine to swap in for my v6(no wiring
> of the injectors)? Also, can I remove the motor mounts in that '91 to
use
> in my '95?
>
> What are the drawbacks of using the computer for '91 in my '95 with the
> carbureted system from the '91 and just leaving my injector connectors
> hanging(or cut off)?
>
> This truck will only cost me a $100 and I will go through motor prior to
> putting it in my truck, seals, rings, gaskets as well as any main bearings
> and anything else that looks or measures out bad.
>
> Let me know what you guys think as soon as you can, as I need to call my
mom
> back and have her grab it so I can go fetch it.
>
> l8r,
>
> Bill Day
> billday@consolidated.net
> http://users.consolidated.net/billday/
>
> A rich man isn't always wealthy, he just has all the love he wants and can
> give..
>
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> '95 Ext Cab 3.9L Mag 4x4 Flame Red
>
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