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What engines will drop right in to my 79 4x4 and bolt up to my trans

I know the 1.9 2.3 and the 2.6 will is there any others and which is the easiest to do

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79 4x4 1.8 liter
75 K 10 Lifted with 383 stroker
69 Jeepster comando v6

The 1.9 is a direct replacement, all the engine accessories & the flywheel/clutch/starter/engine plate from the 1.8 all swap. With the 2.3 or 2.6 you need to use the accessories from that style engine (including the fan & shroud), the clutch (should be the same as the LUV), starter, engine plate & flywheel from a 2.3 (not a 2.6), & the firewall has to be modified to clear the top rear mounted distributor. Plus you need motor mounts for the 2.3/2.6 & they may or may not have to be modified.

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'78 Chevy LUV,1.9,4sp,headers,31's,SAS Dana 30,Dana 20,SOA rear w/Aussie Locker, rough body, bought new 12/4/78.
'87 Trooper,2.3,5sp,headers,31's,ball joint flip & spacer,Aussie Locker rear,Superwinch hubs,brush guard w/5.5K winch,more to come.

Are the engines you are referring to-- GM engines or Isuzu engines? I just picked up one of these trucks (an 81) and need to find a suitable, cheap replacement.

Welcome. Where are you located?

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OK, I'm over it. Where's the beer?

Billings Montana... Where the economy is still hoppin'

Well yea, when the population is 9, all 9 people have work. JK. Montana is a beautiful place. My wife might drag me up that way when we retire in 20 or so years.
By stating where you are, it will help find an eng. near you, maybe.

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OK, I'm over it. Where's the beer?

Well thank you, that is cool. While it is true that there are many real places up here with a population of ... nothing, lol, Billings is 100,000. Not too big by most standards, but just perfect.

I want to get out of this hell hole I live and move to Biliings, reminds me of a mini Denver.

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