Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posts: 4,740
My VIN: 02613
Club(s): (DCF)
Last edited by Farrar; 12-04-2016 at 08:53 PM. Reason: photo embiggening
3.0L, automatic, carbureted
Location: CLE/PHX
Posts: 2,592
My VIN: 5646,5080, 5880, 10234, 3639, 2518, 10586, 1538
That is a first.
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Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posts: 4,740
My VIN: 02613
Club(s): (DCF)
N.B. The photos were posted in reverse chronological order. The photo "without the box" is using a Ford distributor for a test fit. The photo "with the box" is using an AMC/Jeep distributor, which is not as tall. This is a subtle yet important difference.
On another note - concerned with engine mounting, the decision has been made to swap the lower casing from my 2.8L onto the 3.0L.
3.0L, automatic, carbureted
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,026
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Any provisions for constant gear lubrication? This reminds me of our failure prone AD's, albeit much larger and robust.
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VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,440
My VIN: 11408
Club(s): (DMWC) (TXDMC) (DCUK) (DOI)
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Location: sacramento
Posts: 1,415
My VIN: 1768
Club(s): (NCDMC) (DCUK)
Yeah that is very creative!
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 490
My VIN: 04194: 5-Speed, Black Int, 79 Peugeot 604 Manifold, 05052: 5-Speed, Gray Int, 78 Peugeot 604 manifol
That's awesome! Good work! Has anyone explored the possibility of modifying an 88 or 89 Eagle Engine's distributor setup?
Andrew
4194 Since 7/98
5052 Since 7/14
1972 Buick Riviera
1974 Bricklin SV-1 177
1982 AMC Eagle SX/4 (4.2 I6, 4 Speed)
1983 Pontiac Trans Am (Knight Rider Conversion in progress)
1985 Oldsmobile Toronado (daily driver)
Solex carb and antenna television guru.
"My carbon footprint is bigger than yours!" :-)
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 490
My VIN: 04194: 5-Speed, Black Int, 79 Peugeot 604 Manifold, 05052: 5-Speed, Gray Int, 78 Peugeot 604 manifol
Having just completed a lower crankcase swap a few weeks ago, I can attest to the fact that it isn't too horrible of a job. Just follow the directions to the t and take your time.
Andrew
4194 Since 7/98
5052 Since 7/14
1972 Buick Riviera
1974 Bricklin SV-1 177
1982 AMC Eagle SX/4 (4.2 I6, 4 Speed)
1983 Pontiac Trans Am (Knight Rider Conversion in progress)
1985 Oldsmobile Toronado (daily driver)
Solex carb and antenna television guru.
"My carbon footprint is bigger than yours!" :-)
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posts: 4,740
My VIN: 02613
Club(s): (DCF)
So do I, but at least the distributor won't offer much resistance.
This is all uncharted territory. Lots of things are being figured out and dealt with piece by piece.
For example, since the decision has been made to swap out the lower crankcase, we know that the engine will sit in the same place as the stock engine. With that in mind, Bill put the AMC/Jeep distributor on #2613's current engine to check for clearance. As a result, the coolant expansion tank will have to move toward the front of the car a couple of inches. Same with the pipe and hose in that area. (N.B. Coolant hoses currently on #2613 are not stock size/shape; previous owner probably used "good enough" hoses from a local parts house. Since the hoses are pre-2007, they are being replaced anyway.)
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There is no deadline for this project, so any little hiccups that happen along the way can be dealt with in due course using as much time as needed.
Last edited by Farrar; 12-05-2016 at 11:05 AM. Reason: directional confusion
3.0L, automatic, carbureted