1990 Truck diesel conversion
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you are lucky to find that engine . Sorry not sure if it will bolt up but probably. I've certainly heard of people doing the conversion before only it may be hard to register it unless you put it in an 85 or older truck or 4runner.
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It only takes one wire to make that engine run. Energize the fuel cut solenoid and crank her over. There are no computers on that engine. It's all mechanical.
It will bolt up to anything that a 22re bolted up to with the right bell housing. Starter for the dielse in on the driver's side.
Very easy with a little bit of knowhow.
Adam
It will bolt up to anything that a 22re bolted up to with the right bell housing. Starter for the dielse in on the driver's side.
Very easy with a little bit of knowhow.
Adam
and the fuel system? Do you need to remove an in tank pump?
Does the 2L/2LT/3L have a lifter pump on the motor or a electrical pump somewhere?
And fuel filters, do you need to remove any gas filters?
Does the exhaust manifold drop on the same side and is the air filter on the same side for a gasser?
Is the radiator the same for both?
Never owned a 2L before so I dont know, just asking.
No need for an in-tank pump. The injector pump sucks the fuel from the tank. Just need to convert the tank to a siphon tube.
You will need to install an aftermarket or OEM fuel filter.
Exhaust is on the passenger side.
I'd run the heavier duty diesel radiator. You might get by with the gas one, but I believe mine is a 3 core unit. I run 17 lbs of boost through mine and can't get it to overheat, even when towing a heavy load over mountain passes.
Check out http://www.toyotadiesel.com/forums/activity.php. Lots of info over there and I used to post up on that site a few years back under the same username.
Here are a few pics of my cleaned up engine. For the record, this is a stock NA 2L that I've turbo'ed, intercooled, and I had the injectors and pump re-worked in Australia a number of years ago. I work this engine hard and it's never let me down. While there are a few folks that don't like this engine due to some head cracking issues, I've found it be a great little engine. Very simple, reliable, and easy to work on if need be. If I could my hands on a second engine, I'd scoop it up in a hearbeat.
Adam R.
You will need to install an aftermarket or OEM fuel filter.
Exhaust is on the passenger side.
I'd run the heavier duty diesel radiator. You might get by with the gas one, but I believe mine is a 3 core unit. I run 17 lbs of boost through mine and can't get it to overheat, even when towing a heavy load over mountain passes.
Check out http://www.toyotadiesel.com/forums/activity.php. Lots of info over there and I used to post up on that site a few years back under the same username.
Here are a few pics of my cleaned up engine. For the record, this is a stock NA 2L that I've turbo'ed, intercooled, and I had the injectors and pump re-worked in Australia a number of years ago. I work this engine hard and it's never let me down. While there are a few folks that don't like this engine due to some head cracking issues, I've found it be a great little engine. Very simple, reliable, and easy to work on if need be. If I could my hands on a second engine, I'd scoop it up in a hearbeat.
Adam R.
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Gratiuitous heavy load pic from a few years ago.
1900 lb trailer
2 pallets of sod ~ 5000 lbs
Empty truck = 4000 lbs
Total around 10,900 lbs. Once rolling, it did just fine up to highway speeds and yes, the trailer had brakes on both axles. Probably not the smartest thing to do, but it handled it just fine.
Adam R.
1900 lb trailer
2 pallets of sod ~ 5000 lbs
Empty truck = 4000 lbs
Total around 10,900 lbs. Once rolling, it did just fine up to highway speeds and yes, the trailer had brakes on both axles. Probably not the smartest thing to do, but it handled it just fine.
Adam R.
Per my research, the bellhousings seem to be available, but may be a pretty penny compared to the common 20r/22r/22re gasser bells.
Here is the part number for the bellhousing that mates the Diesel L series engine to W5X and G5X trannies: 31111-22114
Here is the part number for the bellhousing that mates the Diesel L series engine to R150F and R151F trannies: 31111-60260
Bellhousings are available but$$
I got one from toyotadiesel.com.You might ask around there.I paid $250 for mine.I got a 81 toyota 2wd that i'm making 4wd soon.
I got one from toyotadiesel.com.You might ask around there.I paid $250 for mine.I got a 81 toyota 2wd that i'm making 4wd soon.