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Re: engine swap

Subject: Re: engine swap
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 21:42:32 -0500
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
References: <3153.216.107.195.191.1123725964.squirrel@webmail.nhvt.net>
> 1098 is positive ground with generator. 1275 is neg ground with
> alternator. I'm planning on putting generator starter and coil from 1098
> to 1275 because the wiring will work that way. Is this OK?  Any other
> related electrical things?

Generator is all you should have to use, make sure you keep the coil wires just
as they are.

>
>
> The 1098 exhaust from manifold to pipe isn't the same as the 1275 exhaust
> manifold/pipe. Do I need to get a new exhaust pipe, etc.?

Put your 1098 exhaust manifold on the 1275

>
>
> Oil filter on 1098 is element type and has a spade connector for a wire.
> What's the wire and where does it go on the 1275 since there is no spade
> on the spin-on oil filter base?

The wire goes to your "change oil filter" light on the dash, it's that red one
up high over everything else

>
>
> Cooling system-- 1098 radiator was good, 1275 was bad. Can I change
> gooseneck and use radiator hoses from 1098 on the 1275 and hook up to 1098
> radiator?
>

Fix your 1275 radiator, you need the extra cooling.

>
> There are a few other bracket & plug swaps, but I think I have them
> figured out.
>
> I'm also going to swap the known ribcase from the 1098 to the unknown 1275
> ribcase with clutch.
>
> Anything else I need to do?
>
> Replies and assistance will be very much appreciated, as usual. I'm
> learning a lot more about these cars as I go, but I'm definitely a novice.
>
> Thanks.
> Dick B in NH



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