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| | | Re: Need advice, blew a rod window size hole in the block. | Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 28 newbie | OP newbie Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 28 | thanks, I just joined /6.org , and am awaiting approval, I will most likely be keeping the van as its only main issues were within the motor, and whomever put it in last, did kind of a jokey job on it. Thanks for the ad on slant 6, would like to get things goin so I can get some camping done in this thing. I liked the slantys power so I am not sure if i even want to think about a v8. we shall see how this goes. | | | Re: Need advice, blew a rod window size hole in the block. | Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 28 newbie | OP newbie Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 28 | also, I have 2 really good mechanic neighbors that are always there to lend me a hand if needed.... one other thing, It has a 3 speed on the column now, should I try to find a 4 speed trans to throw in there while I am at it? | | | Re: Need advice, blew a rod window size hole in the block. | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,772 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,772 | You would have to change steering column.
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| | | Re: Need advice, blew a rod window size hole in the block. | Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 28 newbie | OP newbie Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 28 | what if I changed it to 4 on the floor? would it still need to be changed? | | | Re: Need advice, blew a rod window size hole in the block. | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 | Best to find a donor van for all the linkages, transmssion, small parts, etc.
Well...you wouldn't have to change out the column, but you'd probably want to remove the shifter handle and of course the old shift linkage at the base of the column.
Nate Breece | | | Re: Need advice, blew a rod window size hole in the block. | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 Maniac | Maniac Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 | Don't think about a v-8. There are many simple and cheap things you can do to a slant six that will really improve the performance and economy. Everyone will tell you slant sixes make no power and you should put in a v-8. They are wrong.
I haven't received any responses to the ad, but I will let you know if I do.
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Windows- they're what make a van worth owning! | | | Re: Need advice, blew a rod window size hole in the block. | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 Maniac | Maniac Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 | You might also try www.car-part.com I found an 83 slant six out of a Dodge pickup at Pearsons Auto Wrecking in Ridgecrest (1-800-446-5865) for $450. If the motor is in good shape that isn't a bad price.
Windows- they're what make a van worth owning! | | | Re: Need advice, blew a rod window size hole in the block. | Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 28 newbie | OP newbie Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 28 | Hey All, I just came across a bonus today and am full bore looking for a motor to put back into my van, If I were to find a newer lets say 83 motor, will all the accessories from a motor lets say from 74 bolt right on, IE manifolds, carburetor etc. I found a later engine and not sure if I should make the deal or not. Thanks!! | | | Re: Need advice, blew a rod window size hole in the block. | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 753 old hand | old hand Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 753 | Keep it a slant six. Economy and the cool factor.
When Chris Farley talked about living in a van down by the river, did anybody else think that wasn't such a bad idea?
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