Hi can anybody help I've got an 82 air cooled camper
And was thinking of putting a Ford v6 in it has anybody
Done this ? If so is it much of a job ? I've got the engine mounts
Exhaust conversion plate etc , just wondered what clutch to use
And how high it sticks out the original bonnet .
Many thanks
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Re: engine swop
Hi Andrew, post this up in the 't25 alternative engine' part of the forum as I'm sure someone will see it there and respond 

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Re: engine swop
I presume the ford engine is watercooled?
If so, you will need to fit all new plumbing and radiator.
If so, you will need to fit all new plumbing and radiator.
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Re: engine swop
Bonnet?
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Re: engine swop
Thank u I'll repost it , ment engine cover inn rear not bonnet lol yes water cooled pipes rad not probs but not sure about heater in cab I may have change all that .
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Re: engine swop
IMO a much nicer w/c engine for an a/c bus is a Subaru EJ of some sort. Several outfits sell conversion parts and services. There's quite a big community of folk who've gone this route.
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Re: engine swop
IMO as we'll not worth the time money or effort.
There's so many much better choices.

There's so many much better choices.
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