LDS swap. Who has done it?

[Sth73444]

I've been looking and searching for the past 2 days and can't find any threads of anyone actually swapping in an LDS into their M35. Anybody care to share their journey? If not I may just try and be the guinea pig

 

[gimpyrobb]

I've done both. LDS into a deuce and an LDT into a 5ton. Swap the oilpan and oil pump and the bellhousing. Good to go.

 

[Sth73444]

I would like to see pics and a walk threw. From past experiences I've done many conversions on many vehicles and equipment and it never seems like it's really just that easy and there is always some small and stupid that turns into a nightmare

 

[NDT]

On my LDS I used the oil pickup lines from a LD and the bellhousing. I just turned the oil pan 180 degrees, and did not have to mess with the oil pump. You will also need the power steering pump blank off cover from the LD. What can get tricky is that there were several types of front engine mounts on deuces.

 

[Sth73444]

So I should probably take a bunch of measurements before I head to the salvage yard to make sure I pick up the rite engine?

 

[gimpyrobb]

No

The motors are all the same with minor bolt on differences. That plate he is talking about can be made from a piece of sheet metal. Better if you use some 3/16 but not needed.

 

[Sth73444]

Gotcha. Thanks for the tips