Nothing wrong with this setup, similar to stock dodge.
Builds 95' FZJ80 Build with 6BT swap (1 Viewer)
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Nothing wrong with this setup, similar to stock dodge.
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Just got a shipping notification from Diesel Adapters, hopefully this will be the rest of the kit and I can continue work on this project. So hopefully there will be some long overdue progress coming soon.
Dirty Koala
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What parts are you still waiting on? Excited to see your progress continue.
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I am waiting on the bellhousing(had one but it was not machined correctly so I had to send it back), wiring harness, transmission controller, tach sensor, and a/c seal kit. I think that is all I am missing now. I unfortunately crashed pretty hard on my mountain bike and separated some ribs a couple weeks ago, so things are probably going to go pretty slow for a couple more weeks until that heals up, but I am pretty anxious to get this thing driving.
Dirty Koala
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It's a frustrating game waiting for parts, we have all gone through it unfortunately. Heal up and get cracking on that swap.
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I now have all my parts from Diesel Adapter, and have started putting things together. I am pretty close to being ready to mate the drivetrain with the chassis, just have some little things on the engine to finish, and wanted to do as much work on things that will be hard to get to once the engine is mated.
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I cut off the factory bracket on the tranny dip stick tube, and fabricated a new bracket that uses the starter bolt. I bolted up the engine mount, and intercooler tubing so I could get it as close a possible. I plan to bend the top tab over and find a rubber cushion clamp that will fit on the intercooler down tube for the top attachment point, not really needed, just want to make sure they do not rub together. Just need to spay some paint on it.
Careful of your frame to starter clearance there not sure how much room you will have with that starter placement. I know which mine it's tight but I have a 2nd Gen starter and flywheel plate. Looking at yours though that Dip stick tube will be close.
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It looks a little deceiving from the pictures, I think it will be okay. I also moved the brake lines that run along the side of the frame up to the top of the frame to make room for the starter.
According to the diesel adapter instructions you have to bolt the starter up after you put the engine in, and it should fit as long as you move those brake lines. Hopefully the dip stick tube will work out, but I guess I will have to see how it goes and deal with it later if it needs some adjustment.
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Got the engine bolted in last night, was quite a tight fit. I will post some pictures this evening, didn't feel like taking any at 2am when the battle was won.
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Here is the 80 with the 6bt installed. Didn't do much today other than install the hood since there was a storm coming in.
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Question for you guys that have already done this swap. For the high pressure side of the power steering, Dustin sent me this hose: Edelmann 80311 (I believe this hose is for later dodge trucks), which has a 16mm male oring connector for the pump side, and 18mm female oring connector for the gearbox side. Problem is that the gearbox also is female(threaded hole), which I think it is also 18mm as the fitting on the Toyota hose threads into the female fitting on the new hose. I have looked around quite a bit on the internet and have not been able to source an 18mm to 18mm adapter to make this work, just lots of stuff for going to AN, or adapting to another size. Wondering what you guys did, and where you sourced the parts. Would prefer to use the hose provided, or possibly another hose that is readily available so it is easy to source in the future without having something custom made in case of failure on a trip. Any input is appreciated. @gdctaco @Mr Cimarron @mryanangel
Dirty Koala
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Most of us have had a custom hose made and paired with adapters on each end.
-6 x 16-1.5mm Inverted Flare AN fitting, Metric (This is the steering box side of the pressure line)
-6 x 16-1.5mm AN to bump tube fitting with O Ring (This is the pump side of the pressure steering line)
-6AN Female to -6AN Male 90 degree adapter (I used this in conjunction with the inverted flare adapter above on the steering box)
I then had a 14" hose made up with a -6 JIC 90 elbow on one end and a straight fitting on the other. The 90 end goes on the pump and the straight end goes the the 90 adapter coming out of the steering box.
If you want to reduce by one adapter, you can get the hose and two -6 JIC 90 fittings and fit it in the truck to identify the orientation, mark it and take it to the shop to have crimped. Just need to be sure about your makings as these hoses do not twist at all.
-6 x 16-1.5mm Inverted Flare AN fitting, Metric (This is the steering box side of the pressure line)
-6 x 16-1.5mm AN to bump tube fitting with O Ring (This is the pump side of the pressure steering line)
-6AN Female to -6AN Male 90 degree adapter (I used this in conjunction with the inverted flare adapter above on the steering box)
I then had a 14" hose made up with a -6 JIC 90 elbow on one end and a straight fitting on the other. The 90 end goes on the pump and the straight end goes the the 90 adapter coming out of the steering box.
If you want to reduce by one adapter, you can get the hose and two -6 JIC 90 fittings and fit it in the truck to identify the orientation, mark it and take it to the shop to have crimped. Just need to be sure about your makings as these hoses do not twist at all.
I'll let the experts advice on the hose since I didn't do my install. I am watching both @mryanangel and @Wheelingnoob at the moment to see how they are doing it in case I have issues in the future. They both seem to have it sorted out.
The hose Dustin sent me, which may be different than the one you got. Uses the stock Toyota high pressure hose and banjo bolt fitting. It goes new hose he sent from pump (16mm bump tube) to banjo bolt (18mm) to gear box (17mm?)
Hard to explain grab your old high pressure line and see if it threads into the one Dustin sent.
Hard to explain grab your old high pressure line and see if it threads into the one Dustin sent.
Dirty Koala
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Yah that is the same setup he sent me, I just didn't like that banjo setup, so I went with a simple hose and a few adapter fittings. Getting replacement fitting or another basic hose is easy...getting a Dustin special when you need it is a gamble.
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Thanks for the input, didn't realize that he expects you to daisy chain the Toyota hose with the provided hose, no thanks. I was able to get a hose made yesterday and fittings ordered, so I am doing what @mryanangel suggested, it is nice and clean.
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Here is what I got done this weekend on Coalbert:
- Installed the power steering lines
- Installed the accessory belt
- installed all the intercooler plumbing
- installed all the heater hoses, along with a new heater valve
- bolted the wiring harness up to the firewall and got it fed into the cab
- bolted up the throttle linkage assembly
At this point I have pretty much all the unknowns figured out. I think the only thing I still need to order is a different output for the exhaust coming off the turbo, anyone have a part number for the one that will work so I don't have to track that down?
I also need to buy an air filter, anyone know what filter is designed to work with the diesel adapter airbox?
- Installed the power steering lines
- Installed the accessory belt
- installed all the intercooler plumbing
- installed all the heater hoses, along with a new heater valve
- bolted the wiring harness up to the firewall and got it fed into the cab
- bolted up the throttle linkage assembly
At this point I have pretty much all the unknowns figured out. I think the only thing I still need to order is a different output for the exhaust coming off the turbo, anyone have a part number for the one that will work so I don't have to track that down?
I also need to buy an air filter, anyone know what filter is designed to work with the diesel adapter airbox?
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Dustin let me know on the air filter, it uses the 94-02 Dodge cummins filter.
The hose provided in the kit works fine, it keeps things easy for the average joe doing the swap, I have worked on a couple of swaps and I like this set up
