I have the opportunity to aquire a 4.9 litre engine from a 1990 van for a good price($300.00), And I have a few questions.
What are the major differences in these two engines?
1. Is the oil pan different?
2. Is the Intake/Throttle body different??
3. Are the Exhaust manifolds the same as a truck engine?
4. Water Pump same/different
5. Motor mounts??

The van has an AUTOMATIC and my truck is a manual, Other than the Flexplate on the automatic and a Flywheel on the Manual, Is there a difference in these engines? (Camshaft, Computer, ETC, ETC) Is there a provision in the VAN engine crankshaft for a Pilot bearing?

I can get the complete engine, (FAN TO FLEXPLATE)all of the wiring harness I want, The computer, Radiator, AND the transmission ((A C4 transmission, He said it was shot, Slipped badly))

I know the VAN Engine uses a different dipstick and tube, What are the other differences?

Thanks in advance for the replies.......

ftwfred

 

there are only minor differences. nothing major. parts are the exact same but in different spots

 

Thanks Vampiro...
I think that $300.00 is a good deal. I have heard it run, Sound good no knocks, No smoking....

ftwfred