Re: Engine swap

[Steve Stegmann <stegmann@domain.elided>]

Before going to the Chevy, consider a 392 from a T'all.  You can bore 
these out 0.090, that's right ninety thousanths.  It is a much easier 
swap.  The engines are readily available and a competent machinest will 
have no problems rebuilding.  The local Navistar dealer told me he can 
get any engine parts I want.  Even **new** starters!  The 392 will be 
*way* less work, it fits exactly where the 345 was.  BTW with these 
engines all the power is available where you drive every day.  You don't 
have to rev it like a hoover to get some response.  If you ever try to 
pull a trailer it is *way* better than a small block Chevy.

Oh yeah, if you have epa-nazis where you live they can't tell a 392 from 
a 345 and the Chevy is definitely illegal in the Scout.  This depends on 
where you have the vehicle licensed.

Steve

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