[AT] OT Engine Swap on air compressor

[Steve W.]

Cecil R Bearden wrote:
> I know you guys suffered through my carburetor and other problems with 
> my Sullair compressor this past summer, but I am going to have to get it 
> running again.  If I spend 20 minutes restarting, it will finally run 
> when I lowered the pressure some.  It appears the engine is shot.   It 
> has the Ford 2.3L OHC industrial.  This is the one with the single spark 
> plugs and carbureted.  It is from about a 75 Pinto or granada.  I have a 
> late 70's ford f150 with a 300 inline 6 engine.  Is there any 
> possibility these engines share the same bolt pattern?  If not, this 
> thing is severely underpowered  when starting.  I have 2 of these 
> compressors and they both have the same problems.  Budget  and time 
> constraints do not really allow a complete overhaul.  I have thought 
> about installing a V-6 if the inline would not fit.
> 
> Anyone out there have Ford engine experience??
> 
> Hopefully you guys on the east coast still have power during this latest 
> storm.
> 
> Cecil in  OKla
> 
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2.3 is a metric engine from Europe with a unique bell housing pattern. 
300 is a domestic design that uses the "small block ford" pattern.

but this should allow them to bolt up.

http://www.cididit.com/adaptor_plate.htm

-- 
Steve W.