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i am planning on replacing my non running 1.8 out of my 4x4 80 with my 78 and was wonder how long will it take to replace the motor since i have to pull both motors? i am gonna try to get it done in 2 1/2 days is this gonna be possible or will it take me longer. i would really appreciate it if u guys could give me some imput some tips n e thing thanx. matt

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1980 4x4 header stock motor lifted 4 1/2 in. in the rear and 3 1/2 in the front

are you tearing the engine completly down? if you are its going to be pretty hard to finish in 2 days.make sure you replace the chain tensiner.i rebuilt mine a couple months ago and mine rattles like crazy.

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1980 luv sport 4x4 Just a memory now
Frame rusted from the inside. Truck stripped and now looking for a new donor in southern ohio

the 1 in my 80 ishalf apart and i can't get it to run when i had it together so i am gonna take the 1 that runs out of my 78 and put it in my 80. i just want to know if theres n e tricks to make this go smooth and where can i hook the cherry picker to the 78 so i don't have to rip it apart to swap it?but the 1 in my 78 that is goin in my 80 runs rather well ecxept for a couple minor things but n e help would be appreciated. matt

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1980 4x4 header stock motor lifted 4 1/2 in. in the rear and 3 1/2 in the front

I've had better luck pulling both the motor and transmission out together than I have just taking the motor alone. It is a lot easier to take them as a unit out the hood than to try to pull them apart in the truck. It also makes putting the good motor and transmission back together easier if you have them out in the open. Just remember to pull the shifters and wiring from the trans before you let it all loose.

I've done a pull and install of motor and trans in an afternoon, but that was with three of us and a tractor with a front end boom instead of a cherry picker with a hand pump. The recipient truck also was already prepared to recieve the transplant.

I'd say it is possible to do the swap in 2 1/2 days if it goes well. With some practice and the right attitude you could probably get the whole thing done in a day. Do whatever prep work you can on the dead motor beforehand, it will pay off in time saved and in getting familiar with what needs to be done to get them both out when the time comes.

all so dont forget the oil pan will have to be swapped out.(and get a new oil pan gasket) the 4x4 oil pan will clear the front dif,,,the stock one out of your 78 will not.... hope this helps you out and good luck on your endeavor....MATT

the oil pans are diferent from 4x2 to 4x4? well i just learned something

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1980 LUV 4x4, going under re-construction...