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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: djgg on April 16, 2007, 09:04:08 PM

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Post by: djgg on April 16, 2007, 09:04:08 PM

My M38A1 has a sick engine / gear box , so i was thinking what IF i removed the engine/gear box and put in a second hand engine/gear box
from a modern car  . Does  anyone know what engine /gear box would fit
with with no major work ?

Any help would be great

David

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Post by: daggie on April 17, 2007, 06:37:08 PM

no major work, mmmmmmmmmmm
lectrickery would be the hardestish bit, me finks

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Post by: DarrenR on April 17, 2007, 07:06:10 PM

try measuring up a ford pinto as in early escorts from the 70's
They are compact and not high tech.
A series mini engine.
Can't see anything going in without rewelding mounts.
 

Darren.

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Post by: Dave69 on April 17, 2007, 08:26:37 PM

it's not just a case of slinging in any old car engine. as each engine has a different way of installation. modern cars have ecu and other electrical stuff which can get complicated. look at a simple non ecu and carb engine so when it breaks it can be a relatively cheaper fix. you will have to make your own/adapt engine mounts and gearbox mounts if any. you will have to aline the transmission as well so not a simple job unless your swapping for another engine exactly the same

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Post by: greggmo on April 17, 2007, 11:05:06 PM

an early 4 popper cj runnin gear might fit. bubba will know.

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Post by: djgg on April 18, 2007, 08:29:19 PM

Thanks for your replys .
It has answered my question , I rembered a Jeep on ebay not so long ago with a french made engine in it so i was thinking if he has done it
so why cant I , but  you have comfirmed it , isnt worth thinking of .
So  it must be  like for like , does anyone have a good engine/gearbox  for a M38A1 that they dont need ?

Again thanks for your help

David

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Post by: Dave69 on April 18, 2007, 09:12:18 PM

i think it was a peugeot diesel engine

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on April 18, 2007, 09:36:09 PM

Get the original rebuilt.

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Post by: Bubba on April 19, 2007, 09:21:01 PM

have to agree whith mr p rebuild the original as its an m38a1 however ther used to be a pinto conversion for your gear box also there was one to fit the 215 cubic inch buick engine [aka rover v8 ] advance adapters still may do the buick plate but you would need to do some research to find the pinto plate may i ask why you are considering a swopped engine over an original do you show or offroad?

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Post by: djgg on April 21, 2007, 08:49:06 PM

I was trying to find a way to get the Jeep fixed .
When its  fixed i will use it  for shows and off road, if possible every day .
The engine is starting to sound like a bucket of bolts and leeks lots of oil ,
gear box just leeks lots and lots of  oil .

I would love to be able to rebuild the engine/gear box  BUT  i know
F*** all about fixing engines .

Does anyone know anyone who would be able to rebuild a M38A1 engine?