From: MV (MV@dc9.tzo.com)
Date: Wed May 24 2006 - 06:27:30 PDT
It's hard to get cheaper than a small block chevy. One thing I would
consider would be a non direct injection Ford Diesel - like a 1980's 6.9
or 7.3. They are a no brainer to hook up. Not a lot of controls and no
computer. And they have tons of torque and get decent MPG. I think you
should be able to pickup an engine and automatic trans for less than
$1000 in good shape.
Dave
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chuck simpson wrote:
> Thanks to everyone for the replies yesterday, I really appreciate it.
> Lots of good information and some links to sites I would have never
> found.
>
> I think my best bet after reading all your information seems to be a
> small-block and a NV4500. I believe that would be the most economical
> and easiest. I would love to put a diesel in there but, they are a
> little out of my price range.
>
> I do have a question about the drive shaft that connects the
> transmission to transfer case. I was looking at some pictures of
> various transmissions and in my search and I noticed that the tail
> shaft housing on the non 4wheel drive models is very long. Since I
> don't have the original tranny to go by what tail shaft should I use
> and how long should the connecting drive shaft be? For example does it
> use a standard 2 wheel drive tail shaft and housing or the transfer
> case adapter and a special yoke? I'm not sure how the whole thing is
> supposed to be configured. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Chuck
>
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