Alternative Engines

[rdm]

I am looking at a 95 EB that is in great shape but has no engine, but does have a transmission. The guy is asking $800 for it. If I bite, and dont want to put the windsor back in it, what are some other engines that will fit? I've also heard that a cummins will fit in it, but wouldn't mind having something pretty economic.

Rdm

 

[Bully Bob]

Hi RDM..,

Changing engines, even fr. the same MFGR. can be a "bowl of snakes" (computer & all)

--unless you're a mechanic/engineer--

Just finding/getting the stock orig. eng. back in & all components working is a chore but, this is the cheapest/easiest. >< <'>

 

[miesk5]

yo RDM,

WELCOME!

As Bob advised; it will be involved.

Look in my site for the diesel swap LINKs @ http://www.broncolinks.com/index.php?index=834

such as, for example;

Installation, 7.3L & 6.0L in Two 93's (owned by David C)

Source: by David K at http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/ford/0810dp_1993_ford_bronco_powerstroke_diesel/viewall.html

Installation Information, 5.9L Cummins; "...A 6 cyl. 5.9 Cummins engine will fit in your full size Bronco, but if you have not already beefed up your front suspension you will want to do so. A minimum fix is a good set of air bags for your coil springs. Other options, if not already done, include a solid front axel or a heavy suspension lift. The full size Ford Bronco takes all of the same Ford Cummins diesel conversion hardware as the F Series Ford pickups of the same year..."

http://www.fordcummins.com/bronco-cummins-conversion.html

see more swaps

GL!

 

[rdm]

Thanks guys, sounds like its more trouble than its worth. What can you do with the windsor to get better fuel mileage?

 

[Bully Bob]

"What can you do with the windsor to get better fuel mileage?"

Mount that puppy in a Nash Metropolitan..... /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> :lol: Just kidding..!

At the end of the day, an eng. performs best at a constant (if memory serves) 17:1 air/fuel ratio. As soon as you move the throttle pedal, that all moves around, & will settle back down at flat cruise.

The closest you can come to keeping it near there is fuel injection. OR, place an egg between your foot & the gas pedal.. /

These trucks are not aerodynamic, & are heavy.

 

[nelbur]

If he still has the original engine, take it, as you will need a core for a good price on a re-manufactured long block. If you will go with a junk yard engine the core will not be important, but the stuff bolted to the engine might be needed. Since your engine was already fuel injected, you would need a smaller engine to get better fuel mileage. The weight and aerodynamics are the main cause of the less than wonderful fuel mileage. I agree that it would be best to install what was in the truck originally.

 

[rdm]

Thanks guys.