Oh yea! I'm sure Dan would be more than happy to help me swap them
around also.....!
"Ferguson,_Michael_" wrote:
>
> Take a drive to Alcoa, TN. Plan to arrive around midnight. I hear you'll
> find a very nice 5.0L Ford V8 sitting in a TR6. Should be a perfect fit!
>
> Michael Ferguson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brad Kahler [mailto:bkahler@jacads.com]
> Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 4:58 AM
> To: Triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: LBC tow vehicle engine upgrade (minimul LBC content)
>
> Listers,
>
> I'm considering swapping out the engine in my 1992 F150 tow vehicle. This
> is the vehicle that has helped salvage a LOT of Triumphs! (required LBC
> content!)
>
> Right now it has the 300ci straight 6 engine. Lots of low end torque but
> pretty dismal on long grades with a trailer behind it or when driving into
> any
> kind of head wind.
>
> Since I like the truck and its paid for I'm considering just swapping out
> the
> motor and tranny (and possibly the rear end???).
>
> Any thoughts on whether this would be a wise move, and if so any
> recommendations on an engine and tranny combination? Would a swap be
> fairly straight forward. In other words, would all the connectors be
> available in the existing wiring harness or is there a lot more to an
> engine
>
> swap now days?!
>
> TIA
>
> Brad
>
> My Triumph Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 12/12/99)
> My Dodge Web Site Http://www.141.com/dodge (updated 9/17/99)
>
> (Errors have been made, Others will be blamed.....)
>
> 1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L (now camber compensated!)
> 1962 TR4 CT288L
> 1962 TR3B TCF1564L
> 1959 TR3A parts car
> 1951 1/2 ton Dodge Truck B-3-B-108 being restored
> 1953 Mayflower - TT29490LDL
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Brad
http://www.141.com/Triumphs
http://www.141.com/Dodge
1951 Dodge 1/2 ton B3B pickup
1953 Mayflower TT29490LDL
1961 TR4 CT288L
1962 TR3B TCF1564L & (1959 TR3A donor)
1964 Spitfire 4 BFC25720L
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