1974 2.0 in a 73’ 1.7? |
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1974 2.0 in a 73’ 1.7? |
MiniStevieG |
Feb 20 2019, 08:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 25-January 19 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 22,827 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Found a rebuilt 2.0. Engine code is a GA so if my research proves accurate this is actually a 74’ engine. Confirmed 3 bolt pattern on the intake heads. Stoked!! I’m curious if this will drop right into my 73’ that’s currently a 1.7 and what I might be in for with this? Headers and heat exchangers? Just a note: per the owner that rebuilt the engine it hasn’t been run since the rebuild so needless to say I need to learn more about what all needs to happen prior to dropping this in and firing it up. Considering taking it to Mayo Performance in Dallas to handle the swap but I’m also a fast learner and eager to do it myself.
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MiniStevieG |
Mar 6 2019, 11:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 179 Joined: 25-January 19 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 22,827 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Question: Necessary to brace the frame if I’m going to replace the floor pan in quarters? I’ve gone ahead and ordered the replacement firewall and I see I can get the floor pans in halves or quarters. Also thinking it may be easier for me to weld in quarters since I don’t have a rotisserie and will be welding under the car.
Thanks everyone!! |
bbrock |
Mar 6 2019, 12:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Question: Necessary to brace the frame if I’m going to replace the floor pan in quarters? I’ve gone ahead and ordered the replacement firewall and I see I can get the floor pans in halves or quarters from restoration design or pelican. Also thinking it may be easier for me to weld in quarters since I don’t have a rotisserie and will be welding under the car. Thanks everyone!! Before deciding, pull all the carpeting, seat brackets etc. out of the car and strip all the tar off the floor. The tar hides rust lurking underneath and can also fool you into thinking areas are rusted that really aren't. Only with the tar stripped will you know how my metal you need to order. Without having a rotisserie, it depends on how many quarters you need. I would choose the option with the least total length of butt welds as those are going to be the most difficult to weld from underneath. I can tell you the RD floor panels are excellent. If you do the full pan, it comes in two pieces so you have to plug weld along the longs and firewall, then butt weld across the middle and at the front bulkhead. I've got several pages of pics of my replacement (on a rotisserie) starting roughly here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2562726. Don't forget to beef up your clutch cable tube while you have the tunnel open. |
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