Looks real good Don! Almost makes me want to go out and work on mine but it
looks like it's raining now so I'll do it later.
Keep us advised as to the outcome.
Walt
In article <f41ff3ad0606140933m47735918t8055ec7231d92f8b@mail.gmail.com>,
radon220@gmail.com ("Don Rey") writes:
>
>
> Alright, so finally an official update on my engine swap! This is a
> cross-post because I'm lazy :) There's a link to pictures below also.
>
> The swap I've undertaken is to cannibalize the engine & transmission
> (and everything else related) from a '94 5.2L 5spd 4x4 complete donor
> and install it all in my '89 Convertible, previously a 3.9L pre-mag
> auto 4x4.
>
> Tom asked about the auto-to-manual portion of the swap... and other
> than wrestling the heavy parts without a transmission jack and without
> pavement... it was quite easy! The floor cut was easy (I took creative
> liberty with the exact shape... the big square hole is unnecessary),
> the donor crossmemeber bolts right in, the pedal swap is simple and
> straightforward, regardless of transmission every Dakota has a hole in
> the firewall for the clutch master cylinder, so the only holes I made
> were the two drill-holes in the pre-stamped dimples for the ma/cyl
> reservoir. Easy! I can explain in much more detail for anyone more
> interested in this swap, even if a complete donor isn't available.
>
> So what's left?
> Cab wiring (tonight)
> Engine wiring (Thursday/Friday night)
> Re-assemble accessories (weekend)
> Radiator & electric fan setup
>
> If I finish this weekend, that's a two-week swap. Not bad considering
> I had no garage and no pavement to work with. Some of you know I had
> considered making a complete cab swap - the lack of a good reg cab
> donor and the rapid decline of my transmission halted that idea. Plus,
> I picked up my donor for a price too good to pass.
>
> Okay so pictures! www.pbase.com/radon220/gina_swap
>
> I'll update again when she fires up. Thanks to the list for priceless
> help! Let me know what you think!
>
> Don
> 74 Dart Sport 340
> 89 Dakota Convertible 5.2mag/5spd/4x4 (85% done!)
> CT
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