engine swap question

D. Kocher · Aug 16, 2003

I need some good advice.
I have a 1989 240 wagon that the engine (B230F) is shot.
I also have a 1978 240 sedan that the body is rusted out but has a stong
running (B21F).

Could i swap these engines complete without encountering alot of problems ?

Thanks
Dave

Dave Shannon · Aug 16, 2003

D. Kocher said:
I need some good advice.
I have a 1989 240 wagon that the engine (B230F) is shot.
I also have a 1978 240 sedan that the body is rusted out but has a stong
running (B21F).

Could i swap these engines complete without encountering alot of problems ?

Thanks
Dave

Dave,
They have different injection systems which means you would have to plug
the K-Jet holes in the head and switch intakes. There are also different
sensors for the LH-2.2 which may or may not have the proper holes in the
B-21 block/head. This added to the smaller displacement would lead to a
difficult and disapointing end result. Much better idea to off the '78 as a
parts car and look for an '88 or later B230.
Dave Shannon
[email protected] (Spring Valley CA)
1988 240 DL 18X,XXX
1985 240 Ti 20X,XXX
1984 245 DL 20X,XXX
1984 245T 19X,XXX
'01 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 10K
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