Ford 2.3 longblock weighs 328 lbs according to KEP.  A friend said they
weigh ~400-500 fully equipped.  In comparison to the 1.9, the 2.3 block is
bigger and head is cast iron.  Can't see any more reasons for increased
weight, unless ford accessories are heavier.
I will weigh the built 2.3 with accessories when I take it out.  The current
configuration is still the core block with parts attached to it haphazard
for fitmet.

-----Original Message-----
From: Martin Jagersand <jag@CS.YALE.EDU>
To: pdooley@GTE.NET <pdooley@GTE.NET>; vanagon@vanagon.com
<vanagon@vanagon.com>
Date: Saturday, May 30, 1998 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: Project 2.3 update

>> This sucker is heavy, and my stock rear springs are showing their
>> deficiencies.  Maybe an upgrade to camper or syncro springs will solve
this
>
>Just curious, how heavy?
>
>For comparison, the 1.9TD I'm putting into my Westy weighs just
>over 300lbs. But the original diesel was just under 300lbs. Not a
>big difference.
>
>/Martin
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