Sammy's CF Bedford Van

[Sammy]

started pulling the bits and pieces off the red motor to get it out, I knew there was a radiator leak, but im damned if I know how this wasn't leaking!!

[Marishka]

Thats what happens when coolant isnt used

[Sammy]

yeah im not surprised, its probably 20 yrs old too!! there wasn't much water in the radiator and what was in there was very brown!! im interested to see the inside of the water pump! also found there is no thermostat in the motor hehe plenty of cooling issues I'd say.

[Sammy]

well yesterday saw the 173 and trimatic come out of the van!

now I just need to work out how to get the V8 in there lol!!! and I thought old holden engine bays were tight he he!

[mezzmo]

Keep the 173, the day will come where you will regret otherwise!,

[Sammy]

yeah I am keeping it, its a good block that I can re-use in my race car one day

Today has been very productive, I've managed to find out how hard it is to get a motor in and out of a Bedford without a hoist!!!

the V8 is in and a rough cutting out of the floor done to make it fit, will need a bit more tweaking next time the motor comes out, but enough to get it in there!

I'm thinking I will cut the cross-member mounts off and move them back 1-2 inches because this will mean the gearbox mount lines up perfectly, and also the sump is just hitting on the rear of the cross-member, and it will also give me more room at the front for radiator etc.

[Gordon]

Looking good Sammy. You can't beat the rumble of an 8. Life is to short for anything less.

[Sammy]

its funny you should say that, my brother mentioned the other day that this will be my first V8 vehicle!

[BusyKiwi]

first V8, hmm you best start saving for new tyres

[mezzmo]

and Fuel.......