Engine swap 99 to a 2001

[Merl]

I've made huge mistake. Put a 01 24 v  replacing 99 24 v. I knew there was no Crank sensor but didn't know about tone ring. Is there any type of kit that can correct this. #6 cylinder started knocking and it's a 53 block 346000 miles. Didn't want to rebuild. Came across a wrecked 01 low mileage. I didn't do my home work and now have a big problem. The truck started several times but will not start now and no tach. I still have the wrecked truck ecm and pcm but is's a automatic and my truck is a manual. Is there any type of kit to correct this, change cranks, switch ecm & pcm and flash add the tone ring.

[Mopar1973Man]

Here is the article for this problem.

 

[Merl]

Hi, Thanks for your response ! And not a smart *** response. Thank You. So if I understand correctly I would have to change front engine cover and use the one from 99 engine and change gears. Then leave crank sensor disconnected. Is it possible to purchase tone ring and drop the pan and install as a option.

 

Thanks

[Me78569]

If you want to keep your ecm and pcm then you will need to swap out the crank.  The 99 ecm and pcm are expecting cam and crank readings.  

 

Destroked might make a sensor kit for you, but honestly I would sell the 01 engine and get a 98.5-00 engine.  I dont like tearing into 2 engines to make 1 work.

[Merl]

Ok, I got it. The engine that came out is a 53 block with a knock in #6 cylinder and I'm going with all the negatives about that engine. I have a fair amount of money stuck in this 01 motor. O ringed the head, head work, injectors studs, and more. I realize it can be switched over to another short block. But I would have to buy a short block and probably have to rebuild. What a idiot I am.

[jlbayes]

Try something for me. Remove the crank signal wire and attach it to the cam signal wire.

[Merl]

ok