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The Great Engine Swap...

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The Great Engine Swap...	Muel	4-9-02
Where is the best place (or way) to find someone to help me with an engine swap? I have a 1948 that needs a newer engine so I need some one to console with about my choices and then someone with the space and tools to actually do the job! Should I put an ad in the newspaper or call resto shops? Are there any web sites that hold directories for this type of thing? <grumble> Am I goning to have to do this alone....? Muel
Re: The Great Engine Swap...nightmare	Nic	4-15-02
Muel you got a project on your hands..Find an old retired mechanic..nursing home..help him escape for a few months. Luckly the old ones have a lot of options and none of the new..stuff that make conversions tough. You will probably not improve too much on the original...fix the engine or put in a high speed one..and the tranny won't handle it, ..same with the brakes and front end...so don't expect to make a rocket ship out of your older bus. Instead..rebuild the one you got..and plan on going classicaly slow. Happy trails Nicolas
Re: The Great Engine Swap...	Rainforest	4-15-02
First; 1948; what make? Honestly, I would only rebuild the old engine if I were going to stay close to larger cities where parts are available. If You're planning on going anywhere out of the way, then definetly; newer motor. Don't know where you are located, but find a local car club. Ask them all your questions. Any decent gearhead will be glad to help. Where is the best place (or way) to find someone to help me with an engine swap? I have a 1948 that needs a newer engine so I need some one to console with about my choices and then someone with the space and tools to actually do the job! Should I put an ad in the newspaper or call resto shops? Are there any web sites that hold directories for this type of thing? <grumble> Am I goning to have to do this alone....? Muel