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dieselcruiserhead

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And boy does it looks awesome. I will at least get the adapter mocked up and I might test run the engine tomorrow.

The flywheel is also a Fidanza / aluminum performance with replaceable steel friction surfrace. Really high end / designed for 4x4labs and this application.. It's a work of art. Includes aluminum pilot bushing spacer, all hardware. Designed for a Ford gear reduction V10 starter that is much smaller than the Mercedes super inefficient behemoth. Also uses a big fat GM clutch.

Very psyched... :)
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Here is the engine. It is going in a 1991 Toyota pickup. Lots of work to make it fit in the pickup but it will work. It would be great in a FJ40.. When you put them in front of a manual transmission all of a sudden they have all of their torque..

Here is my complete build thread on 4BTswaps.com
'91 Toyota Pickup - Benz OM617 diesel

The engine has been cleaned up and painted a hair. There are some good tips on my thread on 4BT swaps about getting a little more power out of it. I think it should work really well...
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That looks very nice, post some pics of the swap, I am interested to see how it does.
Someday when I get back to restoring my FJ40 this may be the route I go now that the adapter is actually available.
I love the Mercedes engine.


Rusty
 
Those flywheels are a work of art-I've held one in my hands.

Luke had his FJ40 set up with the 5 cyl diesel last year. Last time I was up at the Labs he had a pile of motors, too. Very cool.
 
righton andre! :cheers:

i've had one of the adapters at the shop for about two months now, waiting for the vehicle and engine to come in. going into a 40 and i'm looking forward to doing the swap.

georg @ valley hybrids
 
I doubt it, they have been around for a long time and I like the setup.

When I get a chance I'll post pics of the R151 (the heavier duty) Toyota pickup V6/turbo 5 speed adapter. It uses the stock toyota flywheel that has been precision redrilled. Also uses the Toyota original starter and clutch, so it's all original. also a work of art...

Hope it helps. I also don't work for 4x4Labs, just a happy supporter for a long long time...

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Hey Andre, :cheers: great setup.

Is there a smaller 3 Litre engine in this family.

I have a 1st gen runner that I would like to get rid of the 6 cylinder in the future and 3 link the front like you did except with Underground off roads kit.


Rob:beer:
 
4x4 labs om617 adapter

diesel cruiser head , i am doing the same conversion , koch enterprises modifies the oil pan for improved clearance if you need that . mercedesdiesel4x4.com also pretty reasonable pricing ,good lock with your project
 
How much is the adapter to the r150f?
 
:hhmm:, really? I may have to check into this...

Daryl



addicted56 said:
It is. He finished up the H series adapter a few months ago. Was waiting on a test fit from someone putting it in. I need to find out if that went thru so I can order mine.
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