Congrats Ron, that must have been a big project.
I tried the same thing in my 85 a while back.  I built the motor mount
system and attached it with the Esslinger adapter kit.
That's about as far as I got.  The van sat in that state for nearly 3
years before I sold the 2.3 parts off.

I would be very interested to know how the van handles and sits with the
550 lb lump back there.
Also KEP told me the 2.3 is not good in a box because of vibration
problems.  I think these issues could be addressed, let us know..

PS, Show us some pics of the engine mount system if you have any!

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Ron Putt
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2004 8:09 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Ford Power - It's Alive!

Hello!

I'm finally finished, almost.  I have successfully transplanted a Ford
2.3
liter into my 86 Vanagon and have taken my first drive around town in
it.
No exhaust yet so it's real loud, but the hard work is done.  Next to
work
on raising the deck a bit.

Ron Putt
.