Hey guys. Been a member for a few years now, mainly use the site for research and occasionally throw my 2 cents in where it may be helpful.
So here is my question:
I recently was given an S10 to use as parts. I plan to use it under a 1946 Plymouth Special Deluxe and plan to use all the s10 electrics and what not.
I have yet to look for the exact year of the truck but by the looks of the dash it is certainly 85 or older.
It was a v6 truck so I have to assume it was a 2.8.
Now... Why I am asking such a seemingly dumb question is because through my research and basic knowledge of my DD 86' with a TBI 2.8, I know there will be some issues regarding ECU's, fuel pressure, etc. if I try to get anything later than 85 because they will then be TBI.
So basically, I'm looking to find an entire engine, less brackets and accessories.
Which ones should I be OK to just drop right in?
Is the fuel pump even in the tank on this thing or is it most likely a manual pump on the block? (does this pose a problem if I get a newer block? Will a newer block have the provision for a manual pump?)
I do understand that if I had the intake, carb, etc. that it wouldn't matter so much which 60* block I get. BUT....... because I don't have the carburetor style intake in the box of parts, Id prefer to find the appropriate engine to begin with.
Any info you guys have to offer is very appreciated! This is a great site with a crap ton of knowledge, so it was definitely the first place I though to come for this!
Thanks
So here is my question:
I recently was given an S10 to use as parts. I plan to use it under a 1946 Plymouth Special Deluxe and plan to use all the s10 electrics and what not.
I have yet to look for the exact year of the truck but by the looks of the dash it is certainly 85 or older.
It was a v6 truck so I have to assume it was a 2.8.
Now... Why I am asking such a seemingly dumb question is because through my research and basic knowledge of my DD 86' with a TBI 2.8, I know there will be some issues regarding ECU's, fuel pressure, etc. if I try to get anything later than 85 because they will then be TBI.
So basically, I'm looking to find an entire engine, less brackets and accessories.
Which ones should I be OK to just drop right in?
Is the fuel pump even in the tank on this thing or is it most likely a manual pump on the block? (does this pose a problem if I get a newer block? Will a newer block have the provision for a manual pump?)
I do understand that if I had the intake, carb, etc. that it wouldn't matter so much which 60* block I get. BUT....... because I don't have the carburetor style intake in the box of parts, Id prefer to find the appropriate engine to begin with.
Any info you guys have to offer is very appreciated! This is a great site with a crap ton of knowledge, so it was definitely the first place I though to come for this!
Thanks