Larry's Kubota Diesel swap |
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Oilstretcher
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Posted: 03 Feb. 2023 at 12:28am |
Thanks for checking. I'll continue to try to reach them.
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chasendeer
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Just spoke with Greg. He can be reached on Facebook or email at greg@overlanddiesel.com
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Oilstretcher
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Been admiring this build for some time. Last fall I got a 46 CJ2A and have decided the L134 is just too tired and want to do this swap. I've got leads on several Kubota engines and would like your opinion. I've found a V2003 that seems pretty good but wondering if I should hold out for a V2203? I've been trying to contact Greg at Overland Diesel and they're not answering emails on their website and don't show a phone number anymore. Does anyone know their status?
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Lemield
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Thanks Ron! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the swap. |
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Larry
1949 CJ2A "Little Stinky Green" Kubota Diesel Powered 1970 Chevy C20 454 "Big Red" 1971 Chevy K20 6.2 Diesel "Pumpkin Wagon" 2001 Mercedes CLK320 2003 Cadillac Seville |
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Lemield
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Hi Daniel, Still loving the swap. Drove it yesterday. Best thing I could have done to my Jeep was to put in the diesel engine.
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Larry
1949 CJ2A "Little Stinky Green" Kubota Diesel Powered 1970 Chevy C20 454 "Big Red" 1971 Chevy K20 6.2 Diesel "Pumpkin Wagon" 2001 Mercedes CLK320 2003 Cadillac Seville |
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Daniel_Buck
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Hows the setup holding out Larry? I'm still driving mine around almost every day. I just picked up a beat up old early CJ5, and even though the F134 is running real good, in the back of my mind I keep thinking I should put a Kubota in there
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TenMileHunter
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Hey Larry,
I just realized after reading this thread that I’m 1 year older than your ‘49 Jeep. Great job on your Kubota swap. Hoping to do either a VW TDI or a Kubota swap in 2023. Thanks Ron
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Lemield
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Thanks John. |
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Larry
1949 CJ2A "Little Stinky Green" Kubota Diesel Powered 1970 Chevy C20 454 "Big Red" 1971 Chevy K20 6.2 Diesel "Pumpkin Wagon" 2001 Mercedes CLK320 2003 Cadillac Seville |
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looking good Larry.
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Green Disease, Jeeps, Old Iron!
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Lemield
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One last pic: |
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Larry
1949 CJ2A "Little Stinky Green" Kubota Diesel Powered 1970 Chevy C20 454 "Big Red" 1971 Chevy K20 6.2 Diesel "Pumpkin Wagon" 2001 Mercedes CLK320 2003 Cadillac Seville |
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Lemield
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Kubota Willys update: Wow...I didn't realize how long its been since I posted an update! Recently, I replaced the old Kayline standard top on my Willys. My dad had the old Kayline installed at the Kayline factory in 1974. The top was so old, dried out and shrunken that I ripped it by the back window several times in the last few years. I could not decide if I wanted to repair the top or replace it. I finally decided on a replacement top from Bestop. I am VERY pleased how it came out. It was my first attempt at a top installation. I cranked my garage furnace up to 85 degrees and went for it. The instructions said it should take 3 hours....it took me 2 days! I scavenged the door pockets from the old doors and put them on the new doors. Here are a few pics.... |
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Larry
1949 CJ2A "Little Stinky Green" Kubota Diesel Powered 1970 Chevy C20 454 "Big Red" 1971 Chevy K20 6.2 Diesel "Pumpkin Wagon" 2001 Mercedes CLK320 2003 Cadillac Seville |
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Lemield
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Kubota Willys update:
A couple of weeks ago, I put new shocks on the Jeep. Boy...even with the special shock tool, I had a heck of a time getting the rubber bushings compressed...ended up taking 3 large flat washers and cutting a slot in them...then I was able to slip them behind the top shock mount and use the tool to compress the rubber bushings...the bottoms were another story but I got it done. On the 4th of July, we took the Jeep for a ride up in the mountains...first time I have had it out of the city since the conversion...boy did it pull nice on the hills! No speed records but not too bad....still loving the conversion.
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Larry
1949 CJ2A "Little Stinky Green" Kubota Diesel Powered 1970 Chevy C20 454 "Big Red" 1971 Chevy K20 6.2 Diesel "Pumpkin Wagon" 2001 Mercedes CLK320 2003 Cadillac Seville |
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bobevans
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Nice. Great to hear that "Little Stinky" is still at it.
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'48 CJ2A
'56 DJ3A '79 CJ7 And two of them actually run! |
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Lemield
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I decided to put on Lokar pedal pads on the clutch and brake pedals to match the Lokar throttle in my Jeep. They look nice and work great! :) Lokar part number is XBAG-6174 in case anybody is wondering.
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Larry
1949 CJ2A "Little Stinky Green" Kubota Diesel Powered 1970 Chevy C20 454 "Big Red" 1971 Chevy K20 6.2 Diesel "Pumpkin Wagon" 2001 Mercedes CLK320 2003 Cadillac Seville |
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Ol' Unreliable
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Welcome to the page, D1947CJ2A!
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There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable
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D1947CJ2A
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That's also another possibility I didn't know of. After looking at the turbo diesel swap cost, I definitely know it's out of my build budget for now, maybe at a later time. However, I was thinking of sleeving the one cylinder that's gone bad instead of boring out to .040 or .050 over. Anyone know if this is a good or bad idea? This is my first build of any sorts and I want to do things right while keeping them affordable for a college student (myself).
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You could bore the 225 to.050” over and use a std 231 or Buick 350 piston. But if your heart is stuck on the diesel...
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47 CJ2A w/fuel injected boat engine
48 CJ2A 64 Ford Econoline Travelwagon If you can't get there in a Jeep, get a motorcycle! |
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Lemield
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Hi D1947CJ2A, If you PM me with your email, I will send you my parts list. Kind regards
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Larry
1949 CJ2A "Little Stinky Green" Kubota Diesel Powered 1970 Chevy C20 454 "Big Red" 1971 Chevy K20 6.2 Diesel "Pumpkin Wagon" 2001 Mercedes CLK320 2003 Cadillac Seville |
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