FJ40 Diesel Conversion (1 Viewer)

[sandcruiser90]

Saw this at a shop nearby. What do you think about this? I believe it’s a Cummins 2.8 turbo diesel.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

I'd drive it.

 

[spotcruiser]

That's a pretty inconvenient location for the battery.

 

[imyahucklbrry]

Battery placement ...... better than under the truck somewhere!
edit: @spotcruiser beat me to it!

 

[Disasterman]

Nicely detailed though a little cramped. I guess a second battery wouldn’t be an option.

 

[sandcruiser90]

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.

 

[jim land]

Weird exhaust bend next to the fuel filter

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

That's a pretty inconvenient location for the battery.

Battery placement ...... better than under the truck somewhere!
edit: @spotcruiser beat me to it!

Definitely the first thing I thought when I saw it there.

 

[sandcruiser90]

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.

 

[Michael B]

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!