The bracing is cast into the block, on either side of the main thrust bearing cap, (#3). I have built several hi-output 2.6's that didn't have the bracing and...
So, in the case of my MOL's 4 wheel drive truck, I can just swap in the engine from a rear 2WD engine and not have problems with the $WDtransmission? That...
I was able to hook up some various parts including some of the braces from a cheap gear puller to hook up the kickdown. I had to double nut the joints to keep...
Many, many years ago, I put a 32/36 Weber on my 1.6L Colt. I bought it from company; Redline Products, or something. The quality of the parts were good, but...
This is the link to the company I bought from. . . http://www.redlineweber.com/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of...
Sweet! You just made my day. That makes it a lot easier to find an engine for the truck. I didnt know that the engines for the $WD were hard to find or...
Thanks for posting that. It's crazy how these things can pump out more than ten times stock HP. I wonder if anybody has experimented with converting these...
Tony, There IS a 2.3L turbo diesel, built from this same engine it wasn't very popular in the US, but some 4x4's had them from ' 83 - ' 85. Tony Zara...
hi my name is Frank and i am new to the list, i resently purchased a 1985 Mitsubishi 4x4 diesel, the diesel engines head was bad and could not be rebuilt, so i...
Frank, You're saying you bought a whole new engine? Or just a new head ? Swaa <fjdrechsler@...> wrote: hi my name is Frank and i am new to the list, i...
If my information is correct, the 4D55 is a 2.3L, built from the same engine as the 2.6L gas engine, some parts are interchangeable. The 4D56 is a 2.5L, is it...
i am not sure, but i the machanic did use all the cooling plumbing, turbo, and injection system from my old engine Fred Rupert <canook2u@...> wrote: If...
... <>SNIP<> ... adapter plates. One mounts to the block and one mounts to the first plate. The bolts on the first plate tend to work loose occasionally. ......
You should be getting better than 20mpg, and would probably do so, if your carb was working properly, or switching to the Weber. Consider the cost of...
My outside door lock on my dr50 finally stopped working. I've replaced many a door lock on GM vehicles. So far I've unscrewed the door lock button, unscrewed...
There is a ' C ' ring behind the window crank, , ,it will be much easier to get to if you pop the door panel back in place. Fred Leopold Steinberger...
Im gonna need enough information to find what I need, I know I seen at the link above the 32/36 or 38 (assume 38/38) are kit 610 & 612 respectively, dont see a...
... <lsteinberger2000@...> wrote: if you (like fred said) have panel on, or mostly on, you push in on the panel just a bit at the crank, you should discover...
Mitch, Not sure I understand your question(s). 32/36 will add power to your engine while increasing fuel economy. 38/38 will add more power, w/ out robbing...
For a stock looking air filter assembly for your Weber carbs. . . http://www.piercemanifolds.com/overstock.htm Look at the bottom of the overstock page, ART...
My D50 ('85) does have a 'C' ring behind the window crank.and it wasn't very easy to get off either. The window handle has kinda a plastic shroud behind the...
Spencer Evans The block on the 2.6 and the 2.3 are not the same block. I used to own a one of each and they are anything but the same. First off the diesel...
Externally the only resemblence is the Left side balance shaft side cover. Ther right side of the block has the mounting for the square like oil filter bracket...
After the screws came loose I put the locktite on it and so far so good. My mileage was unaffected by the swap. The auto tranny though gave me lousy mileage...