First Motor Swap

[jdamion]

Well so far so good, got the crappy motor out and going to get the better one in.For sure going to strip the other motor down.

Any tips when getting the motor back in?

here's a few money shots. Btw I did this in the cold wet rain with a tarp to keep me dry ish.



i feel so accomplished.

[jdamion]

Got the new motor out and will post pics tomorrow when i get it in the other truck.

[jdamion]

got the motor in and going to do exaust tomorrow. I'll post up pics and vids. not that anyone cares or anything. hahaha

still gotta change a few things around. including gas lines, caps, fender and doors.

if anyone needs some parts off a 1980 datsun longbed let me know. i'll give you a quote on parts i'm not using.

[seang]

Congratulations on the successful endeavor! Is it the same spec engine?

[lino]

Well done! Keep up the good work and keep us updated. Good luck with the exhaust.

[Aven]

if anyone needs some parts off a 1980 datsun longbed let me know. i'll give you a quote on parts i'm not using.

Looking good. Keep the pics coming.

Any chance the tailgate is the same as an '84?

[jdamion]

didnt have a tail gate when i got it.

[flinterman2000]

Looking good J. Keep it up.

[jdamion]

OK, the swap is officially done!its been about a week on the swap so far. seems that i need to replace the thermostat and the temp reader next to it. its not over heating , just overcooling. the damn heater seems like it will never get warm.

Heres a vid of the first fire up"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78-iR-xvgb0



i dont YET have a sound clip on the exaust. but i definitly have a leak lol.

[Aven]

Great job Damion. It sounds smooth. What else do you need to do to it to get it on the road?

[jdamion]

its all on the road, just needs paint and a corner lense, oh and some tail lights that are worth 2 s***s

[MetalFab]

Congrats! You've moved along on this project. I'm jealous. Another 3 weeks before I can start putting mine back together. Cruise on mang.

[jdamion]

i cant wait till i finish the body work and get some paint on this bad boy.

2 toned black and blue. (rattle can) have faith.

[jdamion]

heres that sound clip i promised you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsVLK4xnZ24

[flinterman2000]

Man you're looking good. Keep up the good work.

[84Nissan720]

Man I can' wait to see that thing all painted up. Keep up the good work.

Roby