1995 Dodge Ram 1500 engine swap questions

[84silverado]

Just have a few questions about the engine swap. Like what year range can I work with? Also the engine is a 5.2 318 magnum engine but I want to change it out for a 5.9 360 magnum engine. It should all be the same except for the computer right? Also this is a 5speed 4x4 truck. Thanks.

[lilred]

I know on the automatics one engine is internally balanced, the other is external  I'd assume the manuals are the same so you will probably need a new flywheel for the 360.

[lilred]

Easiest way to find out is call a parts store and see if the flywheel for one engine is a different part number than the other.

[4x4xdodgeman]

5.2 or 318 are internally balance, 360 external balance.

[84silverado]

I did the swap with another 318 after I ran numbers. No more burning oil by the gallon. just trying to figure out why my clutch is squeaking now.

[domedirty2]

Did you replace the clutch?    If not and you were leaking that much oil maybe your clutch disk is soaked .  also maybe your disk just has to seat into your new flywheel .  Also could be misaligned.    Just a couple thoughts    good luck.

[84silverado]

I replaced this clutch 7k ago, and I was just burning oil so it was dry when I took it removed it from the old engine. I put a new throw out bearing on that's it. The new throw oil bearing is the only thing I can think of and I'm not about to pull it all back apart for just that. I can live with the noise 

[lilred]

Ive had the cheap plastic throwout bearings squeak before. They usually last atleast a few months LOL

[domedirty2]

could be the throw out bearing ?    just thought also could be the pilot bearing     "oillite"is a name brand , they are the best, they are bronze and impregnated with a lubricant.    you can get them at carquest.   the cheap ones look bronze color but do not have the lubricant.   also they are easier to install and align than a roller bearing, there really is no need for a roller bearing unless you are thrning high rpms. just another thought??? good luck

[84silverado]

yea i put in a new throwout bearing while i had it apart since it was squeaking, mudding might has been a factor guess i should done a pilot bearing while i was at it. i think im just gunna live with the noise. when i have to replace the clutch again or it gets worse ill deal with it.

[domedirty2]

yeah the mud factor will do it every time     but its worth it     lol