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I have mine back together but I have not attempted to fire it yet hopefully soon.
It is a process hopefully I can get mine done before they kick dirt in my face.
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new2ih wrote:What is FB and how do I reach them?
Facebook,search groups, I'm a moderator on Binder trucks, 1941-1949 KB page and KB classifieds pages
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cornbinder89 wrote:Fitting a V8 requires a lot more work than fitting a inline 6. You can't make the argument that V 8 makes sense. You can make the argument that that is what you want. Honesty with your self is very important. It will make the trouble worth it to you are not, depending on your honest reason.
Just my 2 cents, if I were considering a swap I would look at an inline 5 cylinder out of a Colorado or Canyon. They are the right size and weight and have EFI which makes them fairly efficient fuel wise, easy to find and parts plentiful, gearing would not be a problem with an O.D. automatic I don't think.
After driving a 2012 Colorado for a couple years and towing a 1200lb rail speeder all over the midwest with it I have found it to have plenty of torque and decent mileage. On a recent trip to the Black Hills we set the cruise at 85 mph and got 16 mpg with a stiff tailwind. 10 hours each way and used no oil.
Just food for thought.
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There are much better engine options.
One of the local Scout owners installed a Mercedes 300 turbo Diesel, 5 cylinder. This is a good fit and not so crazy powerful.
More power will need better brakes and so it goes.
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