diesels?

[rick_d]

$169 to rebuild and renozzle 4 13B-T injectors in Tucson, Novemeber 2003.

oil filters (using 41010's) are about $8 my cost.

so you use Dello or Rotella instead of Mobil 1

fuel filters (changed once) are a little more

cleanable air filter n/c

I've logged 18,000 miles on my truck in Arizona and Sonora (northern state in Mexico FYI) over the last 14 months.

I started at 70,000 miles on JDM 1987 BJ74 and so far:

-replaced the turbo gaskets ($50 and time)

-adjusted the valves

-had the timing checked at local shop

-changed the oil

I get from 20-23 US mpg, AND I get far, far, far better mileage at slow speed on ranches than any other gas truck and a majority of the torque kicks in low as well so the diesel does better at 800-1200 rpm than a gas unit, period.

If the injection pump dies, I could have it rebuilt locally (more $) or sent to BC/SK for about $800 plus parts- so far zero problems with my pump- keep the water out!.

back to a FJ40 conversion, you need to log many miles to cover the conversion costs therefore I do not believe one should convert a 40 unless its some special project that you realize those costs won't come back in the end.

 

[Diesel Dude]

IM not sure but I think that my 85 NIssan Diesel with 570000KM on the original motor, my 91 Cummins with 480000KM on the original motor my BJ60 with 450000on original motor and my BJ42 with 244000KM on the original motor.. This kinda shows how a diesel my pay for it self if you plan to keep it for a long time. A gasser is probably a better solution for some people there are a few things that diesel dont like. The cold and short drives can make owning a diesel anything but fun. my .02
Cheers

 

[s373n]

As DieselDog said, for some of us the flexibility in what fuel we use and the ability we have to lessen the impact on the environment is enough of a payoff. However, do a little research on the benefits of both B20 and B100 Biodiesel and you'll discover that the canadian government (U.S. too, though not through Kyoto) is implementing through it's involvement in the Kyoto Protocol, a tax incentive to those that use biodiesel, among other "green" fuels. Biodiesel pumps are showing up in certain areas around here and not only can I fill my BJ42 and/or VW with it, I can also have it delivered to my home and use it instead of home heating oil. So not only is the government handing down tax rebates for the fuel I run in my car, but also for the fuel I use to heat my home all winter long.

Renewable resource that's biodegradable, non toxic, odourless etc., etc., and tax rebates too? Enough said. My K5 is for sale.

 

[Radd Cruisers]

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Renewable resource that's biodegradable, non toxic, odourless etc., etc., and tax rebates too? Enough said. My K5 is for sale. [/QUOTE]


I have really enjoyed this whole idea, although renewable means the possibility of a bad crop year or years.

 

[canadian bum]

You guys keep thinking of things in terms of present! Fossil Fuel is becoming increasingly more and more money, people talk about how they are someday going to run out. That is not the case the case will be that it will simply become so expensive that it would not be worth it to drill. I do work in the oil industry and maybe making money like no tommorow, but I am still going to skill to go in a different field, not because I don't like my work, but in maybe 20 years or so there will be no oil business like today and lots of people will be hit hard. Why do you think cars are coming out with hybrids for fuel milage sure but that is not all. Sure they are gassers right now, but that is because people don't like the smell and in some cases the noise from a diesel. A diesel could be put in that gas hybrid by the car manufacturers in the blink of an eye. So all you stubborn guys pull your head out of the sand and look around gas up here in Alberta Canada is 90 cents a litre and diesel is 75 cents a litre. A diesel is a good investment, but if it is power you are looking for the 2B diesel may not be what you are looking for, maybe look at something more modern for a remidy.

 

[Diescipel]

In our focus on the mileage and fuel $$$ most peeps are forgetting (except Rob) about the benefits of diesel off road. I'm a fawkin poser but I just got back from 3 days of snowshoeing etc. in the Trinity Alps with lots of snow, mud, etc. and some steeeeeep descents and climbs. My BJ totally outperformed by old FJ60 with its torquey low end and the compression braking on descents (the H55F helps too). You have so much more speed control at the throttle with a high compression diesel engine. And though I will probably never do it, because a 3B is about 100% mechanically not electrically controlled, it is almost totally submersible. All you need is a long enough snorkel and you've got a submarine.

On top of this I was driving a lot for 3 days and only burned 13 gals of fuel, getting a little under 25 mpg. I still gotta change out my fuel lines and then I'll start running biodiesel.

My .02

B

 

[paulj]

Why do you think cars are coming out with hybrids for fuel milage sure but that is not all. Sure they are gassers right now, but that is because people don't like the smell and in some cases the noise from a diesel. A diesel could be put in that gas hybrid by the car manufacturers in the blink of an eye.

I read an article in Forbes magazine last week that said that by 2015 nearly all drive trains in cars and trucks in North America will be hybrid. I'd like to see a diesel hybrid in a truck. They've been using them for years in locomotives.

 

[CruisinGA]

The earliest public transportation buses (talking pre- 1920's) were gas-electric hybrid. At that time it was to eliminate the transmission and make it easier for drivers used to horses to transition to an automobile.

 

[canadian bum]

i heard a rumour that dodge makes a cummins/electric hybrid as a prototype for the military. You have probably heard of the program that Ford, Chev and Dodge are involved in to bring a cheaper alternative to teh Humvee for light non combat use.

 

[FJ40Diesel]

I have a 45 with a cummins A6 turbo diesel in it out of a UPS truck it has almost 300 lbs of torque and gets about 20 mpg

 

[FJ40Diesel]

who's running the 3B in their Cruiser? Or whatever the little 4 banger toyota diesel is?

I've heard rumors that these 4 cylinder diesel engines get about 30 miles to the gallon. Any truth to that?

I'm getting sick of how much I spend at the pump every month between driving a 80 series with 35's and a stock 40.

At this point, if the little 4 banger diesel gets at least 20 mpg I'd be happy and would say even though one would be expensive, a Toyota diesel engine swap would be cheaper than buying another car/insurance/gas long term.

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#30

I have a 45 with a cummins A6 turbo diesel in it out of a UPS truck it has almost 300 lbs of torque and gets about 20 mpg

 

[ridgerunner]

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I have a 45 with a cummins A6 turbo diesel in it out of a UPS truck it has almost 300 lbs of torque and gets about 20 mpg

What mods did you do to the 6AT to get 300ft-lbs out of it? Modded the pump?