-
Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!
Search results
-
best diesel engine to swap into early-model CJ5?
Deutz! good idea! I had forgotten those but have used several in Fire Fighting Skid units, very reliable, very easy to take care of.... I'm not sure about the availability of an automotive governor.... but very nice engines- jvandal
- Post #50
- Forum: M38, M38A1 and M170
-
best diesel engine to swap into early-model CJ5?
OH you should! It will bolt up to the AMC 2.5L or the Isuzu 2.8 bell-housing.... I look long and hard for one with my last Jeep but eventually gave up for the Caddy v8- jvandal
- Post #42
- Forum: M38, M38A1 and M170
-
best diesel engine to swap into early-model CJ5?
yes ! if you can find a peugeot and don't mind machining adapter that would be a very reliable choice! Had a 1.6L in a Dodge Omni and routinely knocked down 50 mpg... wouldn't win any drag races but....- jvandal
- Post #36
- Forum: M38, M38A1 and M170
-
best diesel engine to swap into early-model CJ5?
Perkins, Yanmar, Nissan, VW, IH, Detroit..... Any diesel option is cool! But one "small" warning from a re-engine project of mine from a few years back... Pay close attention to the governor setup on any Genset Diesel you think about using. I replaced a Firetruck engine with a larger/newer...- jvandal
- Post #34
- Forum: M38, M38A1 and M170