[mose29]

Hi all....Im a little nervous. I bought this engine(HT 3.4) and just read that there is not enough room to swap the starter over to the other side. Has anyone heard this? Thanks

 

[imamonstertruck]

the starter in my 3.4 barely fits... it is just above the front dif...

 

[geoffinbc]

It will be fine. Drill the block and mount the starter. A small portion will overlap the edge of the block. If you know anyone who welds you could weld in a piece to fix it. Using SS rod will prevent cracking of the cast iron.

 

[justwork]

It's fine. There are a few people who have done this with that crate engine and haven't had problems.

 

[caveman]

If all fails, you can always drop the front diff down an inch or two.

 

[imamonstertruck]

A photo of my 3.4 with started mounted



it sits just above the diff housing.

cheers
-Ian

 

[caveman]

Ahhhh there's plenty of room there.

 

[Paint chip]

I have the "HT"3.4 in my trooper and the starter is not a problem on the left side. I'll find the picture and show you what their talking about but it is not a problem. Just get rodney dickmans starter drill jig and you will be fine.

 

[Paint chip]

 

[mose29]

Great news!! Thanks for all the replies. Im gonna bring a 91 back to life.