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Larry - 20 Nov 2006 06:18 GMT

Hi, I just joined after searching for information on 240D engine
interchangeability. Compression on my 80 240 had gotten to the point
that starting was long and painful, ~235lbs. :>( I purchased a used 83
motor and trany with good compression. I have noticed some additional
trottle linkage on the frontside of the motor that is different. I am
not sure what it is, can anyone tell me? Are there any issues with
putting this motor in? Thanks.

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love-123s - 21 Nov 2006 18:43 GMT

the engine are the same, it is just the add ons, you will have to
change some parts that is all. I have done this a lot.

> Hi, I just joined after searching for information on 240D engine
> interchangeability. Compression on my 80 240 had gotten to the point
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> not sure what it is, can anyone tell me? Are there any issues with
> putting this motor in? Thanks.

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Larry - 04 Dec 2006 01:38 GMT

I have made the swap. I swapped amd traded parts. I was lucky to find
that the clutch that came with the 83 was in great shape. I bolted the
engine up to my transmission, also a manual, because the linkages were
different. I bled the hyd. and I am not sure I am real happy.
The clutch grinds if the pedal hits the floor. Does the 83 require a
shorter throw out bearing? It seems to drive OK, but, am I in danger of
it not releasing completely?
It is great to ask questions of someone who has done it before.

> the engine are the same, it is just the add ons, you will have to
> change some parts that is all. I have done this a lot.
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> > not sure what it is, can anyone tell me? Are there any issues with
> > putting this motor in? Thanks.

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