Saw this at a shop nearby. What do you think about this? I believe it’s a Cummins 2.8 turbo diesel.
FJ40 Diesel Conversion
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I'd drive it.
That's a pretty inconvenient location for the battery.
Battery placement 
...... better than under the truck somewhere!
edit: @spotcruiser beat me to it!
...... better than under the truck somewhere!edit: @spotcruiser beat me to it!
Nicely detailed though a little cramped. I guess a second battery wouldn’t be an option.
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First thing I noticed was the battery placement. Whole engine bays bit crowded. Next odd thing was where they put the fuel filter. Afraid I’d knock it off.
Weird exhaust bend next to the fuel filter
Battery placement
edit: @spotcruiser beat me to it!
Definitely the first thing I thought when I saw it there.
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The other thing. When the hood was propped up on the rod the hood flexed like it was made of very thin metal. Is that normal? Mine actually has a fiberglass hood and is very stiff and light.
Hood flex on a 40 is normal. The 2.8 is a good power plant for a 40 but the execution can be improved upon!