[MV] Ford-Volvo engine

SCHERRER, TIM (TIMS@ACADEMIC.TRUMAN.EDU)
Sun, 11 Jan 1998 20:41:07 CST

My mechanic advises me that the two engines that came with my GPW
included a Willys block that had a lot of problems, and a 60's? era
Ford-Volvo block--which is almost pristine--really good shape. The MB
block is not worth using in his evaluation, and is going ahead with the
Ford-Volvo block. Apparently they are very similar---although he has
noted the exhaust manifold won't bolt up correctly.

Can anyone tell me info about these engines? What about puting them in
a GPW? It appears to be a very solid engine and a considerably better
choice than the bad MB block--but I am also aware of the restoration and
value implications of this decision--but I can always get a different
engine later--after I have gotten some satisfaction from the project
5-10 years down the road.

Are there any surprises we are in for down the road?

Thanks in advance--Tim

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* Tim A. Scherrer "You'll be fighting WWII for the rest of *
* Facilities Supervisor your life", Ron Scherrer, 1971 *
* Truman State University *
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