I have a '67 scout 800 with the 196 slant 4. The engine has about 150k on in. I am having fits trying to get it to pass the emission test. It also has not run right since I got it. I finally pulled the head and found it has a crack in each cylinder from the spark plug hole to the intake valve. So that means a new head.
I have been looking and found some info on engine swaps with the 4 cyl and it seems each article I find has conflicting info. Some say it is near impossible and some say it is not too bad. I don't need a v8 but I have access to some 90*chevy v6s that would suit my needs well. Has anyone done this swap? I would like to end up with a reliable engine that is easy to get parts for. I would also like a litlle higher rev out of it so I can actually get on to the freeway.
If the swap is too involved I would probobly elect to stay with the four but am getting weary of working on it. BTW the scout sat for about 20 years and that is part of the problem with the engine and trans and transfer case and drivelines and brakes etc..
I have been looking and found some info on engine swaps with the 4 cyl and it seems each article I find has conflicting info. Some say it is near impossible and some say it is not too bad. I don't need a v8 but I have access to some 90*chevy v6s that would suit my needs well. Has anyone done this swap? I would like to end up with a reliable engine that is easy to get parts for. I would also like a litlle higher rev out of it so I can actually get on to the freeway.
If the swap is too involved I would probobly elect to stay with the four but am getting weary of working on it. BTW the scout sat for about 20 years and that is part of the problem with the engine and trans and transfer case and drivelines and brakes etc..
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