I asked a similar question before, but got mixed, unclear answers, so I thought I'd clarify myself a bit and ask again.
I have a 76 240D with good body and auto trans. I also have a rotted but good-running 83 240D with good drivetrain, and it's a stick.
I'd like to drop the 83 motor into the 76, using the 76 auto trans.
I'd also like to use the 76 motor (already pulled) on the 83 manual trans for a later project.
Aside from the obvious flywheel/torque converter swap, what do I have to do to make this work? I am a welder and good with fabrication, so making and moving mounts and such doesn't scare me. I'm prepared, lay it on me.
Please, no questions like, "why would you do this?" or "you'd be better off with this...". Basically, I look at this project as it is DEFINITELY going to happen, I'm just trying to figure out what problems I'll encounter, and how to get around them. Pretend you're on Monster Garage, what would you do?