Radiator Swap problems....solution?
#61
Hello Robert,
I can tell you the thickness of the timing cover is very close to 2.5 in. getting my tape in there was not easy with everything on the motor.
This picture shows the measurement from the timing cover forward.
here is a dist. picture
I found some shelby info. I believe you will find interesting. I will post it seperate from this entry
I can tell you the thickness of the timing cover is very close to 2.5 in. getting my tape in there was not easy with everything on the motor.
This picture shows the measurement from the timing cover forward.
here is a dist. picture
I found some shelby info. I believe you will find interesting. I will post it seperate from this entry
#62
Right here in our own backyard: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...or-v8-dak.html
The shelby did use a different position...hell it used the front engine mounts to get there. There are pictures of the motor sitting in the frame. Also confirms that the Shelby used the same LA water pump and Rock Auto is full of sh$$. I can also tell the motor is sitting back as the valve covers are much closer to the firewall.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/attachm...-dak-2.jpg.jpg
The shelby did use a different position...hell it used the front engine mounts to get there. There are pictures of the motor sitting in the frame. Also confirms that the Shelby used the same LA water pump and Rock Auto is full of sh$$. I can also tell the motor is sitting back as the valve covers are much closer to the firewall.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/attachm...-dak-2.jpg.jpg
Last edited by robertmee; 07-08-2016 at 07:55 AM.
#64
I found this Shelby page and it shows unique part numbers to the Shelby Dakota vs standard Dakota
http://www.shelbyregistry.com/1989dakotaupl.html
About half way down they show the Engine front support bracket
Left 4112853
Right 3892272
Engine mount insulator
4088033
Now I started checking the left mount 4112853 and of course its discontinued. But I did find by searching the number it was used on 84 and 88 5.2L ramchargers.
Thats as far as I got, but hopefully this may help you.
Oh, I do have this picture of the engine mount on my truck. And FWIW I guess its possible, but I would not have thought that Shelby would have moved the frame perch. Its welded.
http://www.shelbyregistry.com/1989dakotaupl.html
About half way down they show the Engine front support bracket
Left 4112853
Right 3892272
Engine mount insulator
4088033
Now I started checking the left mount 4112853 and of course its discontinued. But I did find by searching the number it was used on 84 and 88 5.2L ramchargers.
Thats as far as I got, but hopefully this may help you.
Oh, I do have this picture of the engine mount on my truck. And FWIW I guess its possible, but I would not have thought that Shelby would have moved the frame perch. Its welded.
#65
#67
Robert, not sure if yours mounts like mine, but if so, would it be possible to take the upper portion of the mount, cut the part off that bolts to the block, Then take a 1/4 in. steel plate, drill the engine mounting holes, then weld it back together, but moving the motor back an inch or so?
It would be beyond my abilities, but I feel sure it could be fabricated.
One thing I have learned from this post. When I convert mine to V8 it will be with the serp. belt.
It would be beyond my abilities, but I feel sure it could be fabricated.
One thing I have learned from this post. When I convert mine to V8 it will be with the serp. belt.
#69
Is there a reason why you would not want to convert to a serp. belt system? Moving the motor back, at the least is going to make it harder to pull the transmission after everything is done.
And if you sink the radiator into the support, then you would have to put your fans where the condenser is now. That in turn is going to eliminate the possibility of AC.
And if you sink the radiator into the support, then you would have to put your fans where the condenser is now. That in turn is going to eliminate the possibility of AC.
#70
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...d-v8-swap.html
I use the OEM radiator and have a 318 LA engine. Pulled the engine approx. 3/4" rearwards. The transmission crossmember bolt hole slots were enlarged.
I use the OEM radiator and have a 318 LA engine. Pulled the engine approx. 3/4" rearwards. The transmission crossmember bolt hole slots were enlarged.