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1800 in a '77 Bus?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:20 am
by misszora
Quick question...can an 1800 go in a '77? Pros and cons, please. Thanks?
Re: 1800 in a '77 Bus?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:39 am
by Amskeptic
misszora wrote:Quick question...can an 1800 go in a '77? Pros and cons, please. Thanks?
Yes. It would prefer a 4.86:1 rear axle ratio to help you get moving. The 4.86 ratio was installed in the 5-rib transaxle with the 215mm clutch used in the 1975 fuel-injected 1800 buses.
If you are a Known Mellow Person, the 091 will work fine, but the performance will be a bit more genteel. If you keep your current transaxle, then swap your current 228mm flywheel/pressure plate over to the 1800 engine.
I like the short-stroke (66mm) Type 4 engines, of which the 1800 was the last.
Colin
Re: 1800 in a '77 Bus?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:04 pm
by misszora
Would this work in Miss Zora?
There is one available, cleaned and ready to go. Would I need a new transmission?
Re: 1800 in a '77 Bus?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:50 pm
by misszora
Ooops...I need to read AND comprehend. you already answered my question. thank you!
Re: 1800 in a '77 Bus?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 3:58 pm
by hambone
No more engine build after all that hooplah?
Re: 1800 in a '77 Bus?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 4:40 pm
by misszora
Just weighing my options...if it's less expensive to get a complete 1800 than rebuilding the 2 liter then I have to consider it. A-1 (Dan Hall's) will be calling me at the end of the week to let me know how it looks.
Re: 1800 in a '77 Bus?
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:22 pm
by chachi
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Re: 1800 in a '77 Bus?
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:16 pm
by misszora
OK. I figured one way or another it would find a home.
Re: 1800 in a '77 Bus?
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:50 pm
by chachi
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Re: 1800 in a '77 Bus?
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:07 pm
by misszora
It's ready to install. Valves have been adjusted, end play has been set - go to go!
It's a rebuilt long block. Fuel injection manifolds are with it, the old alternator, etc. It was a complete motor. The tins have been hot tanked, bead cleaned ready to paint.
I'm sending you the contact info - he'd like to sell it this weekend.
Re: 1800 in a '77 Bus?
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:41 pm
by chachi
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Re: 1800 in a '77 Bus?
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:57 pm
by Sylvester
chachi wrote:you are killin me...
Me too, with suspense. How much is it? I am going to play The Price is Right and say, without going over, $1500.00. What do I get Johnny?
Re: 1800 in a '77 Bus?
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:44 pm
by bajaman72
MissZ put it in the type iv engine parts area.
Re: 1800 in a '77 Bus?
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:59 pm
by misszora
He is asking $1600. Give A-1 a call and ask for Troy.