3.0L engine swap

[Farrar]

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[Delorean Industries]

That is a first.

[Farrar]

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.

[DMC5180]

Any provisions for constant gear lubrication? This reminds me of our failure prone AD's, albeit much larger and robust.


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[Josh]

I have been told many times that it is necessary to weld a 36-1 trigger wheel to the crankshaft pulley, and fabricate an appropriate bracket to mount the CPS. Maybe people were just messing with me, but I believed them.

By "intake," do you mean "intake manifold?" I do not have the 3.0L intake manifold.

The trigger wheel is certainly necessary, but i have a decent setup designed that bolts up.
Missing the intake manifold would hold you back.


This is certainly interesting. Very different. Like a few others have said I wonder how those gears will wear.

[vwdmc16]

Yeah that is very creative!

[Andrew]

That's awesome! Good work! Has anyone explored the possibility of modifying an 88 or 89 Eagle Engine's distributor setup?

[Andrew]

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.

[Farrar]

Any provisions for constant gear lubrication?

Grease goes in the box.

[Farrar]

I wonder how those gears will wear.

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.