3.8 V6 into CF Bedford Van

[Rogue Trooper]

Hi

I've joined this forum to ask a couple of questions if I may.

I am in the process of midmounting a 3.8 V6 out of a VN into my CF Bedford van. The engine is coming from a VN donor car I have purchased. I have acquired a 'dummy' engine and trans to help me with the fitting before I remove the engine from the car. This is so i can remove the heads and covers and weld and grind around it without worrying about damaging the good engine.

Now the donor engine I have noticed that the dipstick comes out of the drivers side of the sump whereas the dummy engine has the dipstick in the front of the sump over towards the passenger side. I would prefer the dipstick to be front mounted so would like to swap the sumps over. Is there any issue with this like the oil pickup in a different place because of different baffling etc or no issue at all?

My second question relates to extractors. Do the different models of extractors extend out from the exhaust ports the same distance as the standard cast exhaust manifold or extend a bit furthur? Do you know if some models sit closer to the block than others or do they all pretty much follow the same route as the original exhaust system?

Many thanks for your time.

[Rogue Trooper]

Oh, and another question. Looking under the car I can't see the transmission selector without getting the car up on a hoist. Which position is the selector in 'Park'? All the way forward or all the way back? Thanks.

[delcowizzid]

sump will be a direct swap .extractors most will fit as they are tucked in pretty tight on a commodore to make them fit will just depend on the crossmember wether you can fit longtube pacemakers or if you need to stay shorty style ones.gearlever on the box is full back for park

[_R_J_K_]

gearlever on the box is full back for park

Wouldn't that be first? I thought it went -
P
R
N
(D)
D
2
1

EDIT:
This was the best picture I could find in "My Rides", might help.

[Rogue Trooper]

sump will be a direct swap .extractors most will fit as they are tucked in pretty tight on a commodore to make them fit will just depend on the crossmember wether you can fit longtube pacemakers or if you need to stay shorty style ones.gearlever on the box is full back for park

Thanks very much for the quick response. I've used the original VN crossmember so I imagine I could use either type of extractors.

[Pub247]

rjk just because it all the way forward in the car doesnt mean it like that on the box remember there are linkages and stuff between the 2

[Reaper]

Love the old beddies - great project. More pics as it progresses would be great

Reaper

[Rogue Trooper]

Love the old beddies - great project. More pics as it progresses would be great

Reaper

Thanks. Here's a couple of the external mods so far. These were back when it had a mid mounted 186.

[_R_J_K_]

rjk just because it all the way forward in the car doesnt mean it like that on the box remember there are linkages and stuff between the 2

Ahh, check, now I get where your coming from.

[h0Ld3n`VN]

lol it looks like a vh mutated into a van :|, but its coming around nice

[greenfoam]

Love it when a plan comes together

[greenfoam]

Good to see you all fail at the A-Team :P

[Reaper]

Thanks. Here's a couple of the external mods so far. These were back when it had a mid mounted 186.

...... sigh..... I did ask I suppose. You ruined it!

Reaper

[Rogue Trooper]

...... sigh..... I did ask I suppose. You ruined it!

Reaper

Just as well I'm building it for me and not you then I suppose. ;-)

Considering it was written off face-first into a large road working truck I think it came back rather well.

[Reaper]

Just as well I'm building it for me and not you then I suppose. ;-)

Considering it was written off face-first into a large road working truck I think it came back rather well.

Indeed - If your happy that's all that matters. best of luck with your project.

Reaper