After 15 years, I'm putting the 5 speed into my 82 diesel and have
decided to try to find some 83 & up engine mount bars to do it the
factory way.
(For any who might not be aware, in 83 they moved the entire drive train
back approx 2" to make room for the longer 5 speed transmission.)
MANY other parts are different, too. I'd consider buying these as well:
cold start cable, oil fill tube probably the  two hoses that go to the
radiator.
I'll need this stuff shipped to NE Iowa, unless you are within 300 miles
or so.
thanks,
Al Brase
82 diesel sunroof