hi every one got a question . i have 81 diesel 300td wagen that i was going restore until a tree fell on it had low miles and auto trans. ialso have 240 diesel with manual 4 speed that i use daily does anybody know if i can put the 5 cylinder engine into the 240 will the transmission match can iuse electrial connections etc from 240 am i nuts or is it doable would like the extra hp. 240 has 300.000 plus has been very reliable hope someone can help great site thank you

 

i starting to think that no one knows much about engine and transmission swaps on this site


what do you think ???

 

yes it sure seems like nobody has done that kind swap when weather gets a little warmer i might just take 240 engine out and take a chance that it will fit i have noticed on rear of 300 engine it looks like it has a spacer or adapter. anyway it would be great if will fit the 300 engine has 95 000 miles if it works it should last thanks

 

Dude, I know how ya feel, I wanted to do the same swap, but i have the manual trans.
I recently decided that im just going to find an V6 or 8.
I almost thought about doing some serious mods, powerstroke v8, but that would be overkill. not really sure myself, from what I can tell though, yeah they will match. but the mounts are going to be off. I am pretty sure the 300 would sit up a little bit further.
Good luck



eska

 

hi guys thanks for replys and info i have engine on cart and built cage so its secure got fuel and oil flowing now that i know it will fit cant wait to get it running . but forced inductions point about the flex plate and flywheel not sure i understand can i just bolt 240 flywheel to 300 engine and then clutch etc. will bolt holes match? anyway i want to thank forced induction rubr dckie and jmh2cool for all your help.

 

thank you all for information regarding engine swap i have got the 300 engine running and it sounds good so far i understand i need new bolts for flywheel. shorten driveshaft 4 inches. and adjust lenght of shift rods etc but the part i dont understand is the flywheel balance bit could you explain abit further do i have to use flexplate with flywheel from 240 or is it the case that if iput 240 flywheel on 300 engine and it fits ok the engine would be out of balance when running or is the ringgear for starter different i would be very greatful if yuo could explain further. ithought i could just swap engines with no problems i can do all mechanical work ok but other stuff not sure if i can get done here i live in small town anyway i sure thank you for the information