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Date:         Fri, 29 May 1998 12:08:06 -0400
Reply-To:     PAT <pdooley@GTE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         PAT <pdooley@GTE.NET>
Subject:      Project 2.3 update
Comments: To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Serious progress has been made with the motor mounting system for project
2.3.  The scary thing is, it all bolts together, no welding required.  The
diesel mounting bar idea has been scrapped.  This is good news for those
considering this swap, no exotic parts to endlessly search for and get
reamed when you find them.
The van has not and will not be cut, and everything still fits.  The only
exception being the engine lid.  The ford 2.3 will have modern serpentine
drive belts with the ford PS and AC accessories retained and interfaced with
the existing vw systems.
This sucker is heavy, and my stock rear springs are showing their
deficiencies.  Maybe an upgrade to camper or syncro springs will solve this
problem.
Pictures to come....
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