Take a drive to Alcoa, TN. Plan to arrive around midnight. I hear you'll
find a very nice 5.0L Ford V8 sitting in a TR6. Should be a perfect fit!
Michael Ferguson
-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Kahler [mailto:bkahler@jacads.com]
Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 4:58 AM
To: Triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: LBC tow vehicle engine upgrade (minimul LBC content)
Listers,
I'm considering swapping out the engine in my 1992 F150 tow vehicle. This
is the vehicle that has helped salvage a LOT of Triumphs! (required LBC
content!)
Right now it has the 300ci straight 6 engine. Lots of low end torque but
pretty dismal on long grades with a trailer behind it or when driving into
any
kind of head wind.
Since I like the truck and its paid for I'm considering just swapping out
the
motor and tranny (and possibly the rear end???).
Any thoughts on whether this would be a wise move, and if so any
recommendations on an engine and tranny combination? Would a swap be
fairly straight forward. In other words, would all the connectors be
available in the existing wiring harness or is there a lot more to an engine
swap now days?!
TIA
Brad
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(Errors have been made, Others will be blamed.....)
1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L (now camber compensated!)
1962 TR4 CT288L
1962 TR3B TCF1564L
1959 TR3A parts car
1951 1/2 ton Dodge Truck B-3-B-108 being restored
1953 Mayflower - TT29490LDL
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