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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hotrod1830" data-source="post: 68121" data-attributes="member: 4331">Well, I guess Ill share my Ford fiesta expierence.  First problem was the water pumps are different where it bolts to the block. One bolt hole is in the wrong spot.  I had to use the gasket as a template and drill and tap another mounting hole.  The block had the meat there, just no hole.  The Ford fiesta pumps have the outlet pointing the wrong direction. Second problem was the Bobcat oil pan will not fit the Fiesta Engine.  The Crankshaft is shorter in the front, So the timing cover is in turn shorter.  I couldnt use the bobcat cover as it was destroyed when the block cracked, But I dont think it would work with the crank snout being shorter.    So I guess Ill have to use the Fiesta oil pan, which will require a remake of the oil drain tube.  Not to mention the Bobcat oil pan was baffled alot differently than a car oil pan, and the sump is on the opposite end.    Guess Ill see what happens there.  The fiesta oil pan does have a baffle, But I am contemplating adding a baffle like the original just to be safe. Third problem was the OIl pressure sensor hole has been moved on the fiesta block, So I had to make "room" on the engine mount bracket.  No big deal there.Fourth problem was the rear crankshaft flange is 1/4" shorter.  The Bobcat flywheel centers on the outside edge of the crank, and the Fiesta crank being shorter didnt allow the room. flywheel hit the block before even coming close to being  bolted fully.  So I made a 1/4" spacer for the crank.  Spacer centers on the crank "pilot" and in turn centers the flywheel.  Had to get longer bolts to match.So far that looks like thats it. Everthing else bolts up.   Engine is just about ready to go in.  If I run into any more problems Ill post again.</blockquote>

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