Interest in Nissan Patrol TD42 engine

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BC40 said:
If there was a straightforward way to swap it infront of say a GM transmission (sm420/sm465/nv4500), I'd be interested. I have an FJ40 set up for a SBC and an sm420 that I want to eventually build for trail use. But as far as I can tell/find, that td42 only 'works' with nissan transmissions. Too bad. Judging by the ride I got in John's safari it would be a good swap.
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I know Marks Adapters goes the other way. Not sure if they do the reverse.

Edit: If you liked the auto, next time I'll take you in the 5spd.
 
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thanks for the tips guys
 
Hulsty said:
Why not run the patrol 5spd and transfer ? They are cheap and strong and dont drive to bad either with a few options available for transfer gears.
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I have heard of this with Land Rovers (of course including using the Patrol axles). However, Jesse said he planned to only sell the engine and Martin already has a auto box and T-case.
 
Actually, I have a 4 speed standard GM box (an sm420/doubler/LC t.case). Factory compatible (nissan) transmissions for a td42 would not be my choice due to lack of availability here, and I already have a fair bit invested in the gearboxes mentioned.

Only way I could figure mating a GM trans to a td42 without custom parts would be maybe using td42 industrial bellhousing with front and rear halfs (assumes an SAE pattern) and flywheel/clutch from a forklift or UD truck. Then use a rear half that fits a common GM trans, like you'd find on an old cummins industrial motor.

Seems a lot of work in sourcing parts and possibly custom work. Otherwise I think it would be an interesting alternative to the usual engine conversion suspects for my setup.

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Actually the 12V version of the Patrol automatic tranny is also in the Infinity QX35 and Nissan 300ZX. I hadn't thought about the UD Truck auto or 5 spd, but yes that could work. I am not sure how or if it would mate to the t-case. Here are a couple shops that are supposed to sell the right adapters to hitch a TD4.2 to Chevy trannies:
Castlemaine Rod Shop
Welcome to Dellow Conversions
 
If I had the cash and it was a 12v I would jump on this. It would be a great engine in my 1977 Patrol Ute. However, I have a SD33T sitting here and plan to just drop that in the Ute.
 
If the engine sells, I'll sell the axles as well hub to hub (4-wheel disc). Rear end has the infamous Patrol LSD in it.
 
canucksafari said:
It doesn't take much to make a 24V TD4.2 into a 12V TD4.2.
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x2 The engine is all mechanical :wrench: and the transmission 24v solenoid pack can be swapped out with a NA 12V one. Was just discussed over on patrol4x4.
 
$2,800 + shipping (shipping will be on standard pallet crate - estimated shipping across US is approx $400-600).

This is the engine with all accessories ~ turn-key.

I can do a video of it cold start, running at normal operating temp as well. No oil leaks. I'll do a compression test as well next week.

I did a 920 mile trip from Calgary, AB to Vancouver, BC over the mountain passes without a hiccup recently.

If I had the time to put into a project, I would not be selling it.
 
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Friend of mine brought the whole truck as a bush/camping rig. Cheers for the good discussions
 
jfarsang said:
Friend of mine brought the whole truck as a bush/camping rig. Cheers for the good discussions
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Lucky bugger. If I had the money, I would have bought it.

... I am starting to understand why for some, some or two old school Cruiser or Patrols is never enough. Now if I could just get my wife to come to that realization. :bang:
 
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