If I go with a 3FE 80 (1991-1992, I suppose, possibly early 93? as well), to swap over my 2H/H55F, I am going to need some bits...
This is a big if, and some of these questions (and more) will need to be answered before I decide.
Assuming I go the 80 route...
1) In the States in an 80 with the 3FE, is the transmission an A440F?
2) If I opt to keep my 5-speed and ditch the 4-speed auto, how hard will it be to find the clutch pedal provision for a LHD unit? I realize the 80 does not have a pedal bucket like the 60-series. All the 80 manuals I see (like those on Outback Imports) are for RHD units. I am not crazy about the idea of fabricating a bracket and pedal arm for this job. OEM, or probably not going to do it.
3) How much modding will be required for the console to accommodate a stick, or is there a decent supply of 5-speed 80-series consoles?
I am not worried about grafting my diesel-specific s*** onto an 80 wiring harness (because it will be damn near identical to the 62 harness, at least under the hood), but I am concerned about the fuel tank and filler neck, etc.
Anybody convert a 80 to diesel, specifically a 2H or 12-HT (or even 3B/13-BT)??? If so, what am I not thinking on, that will present issues I did not run into when I converted my 62 to diesel (and 5-speed)? I know the motor is a direct swap, no hassle there...
This is a big if, and some of these questions (and more) will need to be answered before I decide.
Assuming I go the 80 route...
1) In the States in an 80 with the 3FE, is the transmission an A440F?
2) If I opt to keep my 5-speed and ditch the 4-speed auto, how hard will it be to find the clutch pedal provision for a LHD unit? I realize the 80 does not have a pedal bucket like the 60-series. All the 80 manuals I see (like those on Outback Imports) are for RHD units. I am not crazy about the idea of fabricating a bracket and pedal arm for this job. OEM, or probably not going to do it.
3) How much modding will be required for the console to accommodate a stick, or is there a decent supply of 5-speed 80-series consoles?
I am not worried about grafting my diesel-specific s*** onto an 80 wiring harness (because it will be damn near identical to the 62 harness, at least under the hood), but I am concerned about the fuel tank and filler neck, etc.
Anybody convert a 80 to diesel, specifically a 2H or 12-HT (or even 3B/13-BT)??? If so, what am I not thinking on, that will present issues I did not run into when I converted my 62 to diesel (and 5-speed)? I know the motor is a direct swap, no hassle there...
Keep us posted if you go this route.
