What was your reasoning for swapping the fuel injection out for a carb? Can't wait to hear how much lighter the front end is. I like this swap, starting to make me think....,,
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What was your reasoning for swapping the fuel injection out for a carb? Can't wait to hear how much lighter the front end is. I like this swap, starting to make me think....,,
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My reason for swapping fuel injection for a carb......at the time i figured get rid of all the high tech electronics and don't have to install a computer......just think OBD2 on a 64 rover.....BUT....and it is a large BUT.....get carb from friend, find and buy rebuilt 1979 monza HEI dist. .....i already have a electric fuel pump......rewire (not a big deal) alternator to run not hooked to computer....NOW hindsight being 20/20............if i was to do this again my 109 would be OBD2 just so i don't have to round up a bunch of stuff.....but either way you wanna do this the end result is awesome ........this truck is 4th gear up any hill we have here........but it may slow down when i put my dual axle trailer behind it with a load of firewood on but that is another story another time......as far as GVW goes it was 1850 KG i should have it across the scales with in a week and i will let you all know then............bye for now......maxhunter
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Hi. i took this across the scales today with the back loaded with garbage from me and a friend it was 1800 KG so thats 120 LBS right there but after i unloaded i neglected to remember what the scales red.....i will remember next time ....so estimate 50 LBS for garbage that puts this about 170 LBS lighter......all KG weights includes a 175 LB driver.
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I was asked about access to the distributer......i made an easy remove access panel >>>>>......this is sealed but removes easily with 2 bolts....or depending on frustration level an axe.
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Hi, all! after installing my 2.5L chevy in my 1964 109 i knew it was jumping out of 3rd going down hill. so i figured why do today what i can put off till tomorrow. i found out with the new engine the transmission now jumps out of 3rd and 4th. So now i made a deal with a buddy to take his 1966 109 transmission he rebuilt some years back. i know he did some gear changes in it i have a lower rev. and second is similar to my previous first gear and i now have a real low first gear. So all is going well now. i have a 850 cca bat. under the seat with a master switch to isolate 2 more 850 cca bat. i have installed in a now sealed compartment in-front of the right rear tire. this runs my 1850W AC-inverter. I have been installing 1-inch board insulation everywhere i can. i still haven't re-plumed in my 3rd heater yet. A friend of mine and i have been working on a external heater for camping so i am pondering this. I am very happy the way my truck is turning out. my speed-o tips off at 70 MPH and i dont like to drive this faster then 65 MPH it sure is nice to be in 4th going up hill and accelerate to 65 MPH. and the front end is so light even with my 8,000 LB PTO on the front. My next project is to install a receiver hitch and see how it pulls my tandem axle trailer. PS....i have a 2.5A solar battery charger charging my 2 aux batteries.
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Looks like a great engine swap. i am very curious about your RPM at higher speeds.
I have a 2.8L with great power in my 109. It turns 3000RPM at 60 with 34 inch tires. It gets pretty noisy and rattly at that speed so I normally cruise at 55MPH. I think an overdrive would be great for higher speeds on the highway but then I would loose my Konig PTO winch.
1963 Series 11A 109, Left hand drive, Koneg PTO winch, ACR 2.8L 5 bearing power plus Engine with weber carb. Truetrac gear driven limited-slip traction rear differential.
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you made me go out in a cold rainstorm at 11:00 at night to measure my tires......i have 225-75-R16... with a flashlight in my teeth rain in my face with a worn out hard to read tape measure my tires are about 30 inches tall.... i dont have a tac in this yet so i am going by feel. this engine is well balanced and has a solid 5 bearing bottom end i have taken it up to 45 MPH in 3rd before a shift into forth i don't normally rev it that high but it has done well. this engine pulls hard from idle to red-line and just hum's along. a lot lighter then the rover engine and with the tires i have on now i think this is the perfect engine, power to weight ratio for a 109. i have a tandem axle trailer im gonna hook up to this. I think this will be a good test to pull a hill loaded with firewood...........So you know im driving a series rover when you see me beating a trailer load of firewood with a broken axle shaft............
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Here you go, some pics. Just finished hauling the last load of 12 coards for winter.
Regards
Jim
1963 Series 11A 109, Left hand drive, Koneg PTO winch, ACR 2.8L 5 bearing power plus Engine with weber carb. Truetrac gear driven limited-slip traction rear differential.
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