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Lemield
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Posted: 30 Apr. 2014 at 3:05pm |
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After much thought, I have decided to upgrade the engine in my 1949 CJ2A to a Kubota Turbo Diesel. I inherited this Jeep in 2002 after my father passed away. It was his little baby. He bought it in 1974 from the grandson of the original owner. The old fellow never took it off road and it was in amazing condition. It of course needed restoration but was a 99% rust free Jeep. I helped my dad restore it in 1974 and it has been painted one more time since then. It still has the original oak in the hat channels! Dad and I rebuilt the L-head engine in 1976. It still runs good but it will be nice to have more torque which I am sure the diesel upgrade will provide.
I bought a used V2203 engine and have been working on it to get it ready for the I hope to start the removal of the original engine (which will be for sale) soon. If anyone local is interested in the engine, perhaps we can make a deal. It runs well I am planning to use the stock Jeep gauges and add a two gauge panel under the dash for a boost gauge and a pyrometer. My Jeep has dual heaters and I plan to keep those too. Edited by Lemield - 30 Apr. 2014 at 7:25pm |
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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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jeeper50
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Keep posting pics! I would love to see that installation and find out the costs involved.
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Belleview ol skool winch soon. '48 CJ2A 283 V8 sm 420 granny low, tera low D18, overdrive,lockers Texan at heart,Alabama by retirement |
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Lemield
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I will post an itemized list of parts and expenditures when I'm done. It's not exactly cheap...:) |
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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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BillF
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I enjoy watching the diesel swaps. Cant wait to see this one come together.
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Wish you were closer because my motor is super tired but I am very poor too Great looking Jeep and good luck with your swap.
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copicmarker
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Great looking Jeep. Keep posting, pls!
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Lemield
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Hi BerettaJeep.....I could make you a pretty sweet deal on my L head 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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Lemield
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Thanks for the kind words and encouragement everyone.
A special thanks to Daniel Buck for answering my questions about his Kubota swap and sending me some pictures of his work.
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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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berettajeep
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I am interested but won't hold my breath. Been out of work for 5 months since I moved but just started a job, so I am poor. Please PM me with what you are thinking and we shall go from there. Thank you.
Daniel's Jeep is very nice and his build is nicely done. |
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Lemield
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Here is a picture of the Go Devil L-head that's in it now. The aluminum plate is something my father created to help prevent the fuel from boiling out of the carb in hot weather. It seems to help.
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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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Hah, I never itemize how much I spend on my jeeps, that's a bad idea Good luck on the swap! :-) AhHAH! So YOUR oilpan doesn't have a drain on the back of the pan either. I was kinda wondering about that.
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Lemield
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Hi Daniel, I was unsure of how to install it since it can be installed either way. I actually looked at your pictures to see how you oriented the pan on your engine. :) You are correct about listing expenses...for some reason I am listing them out on this project...I usually don't either. :)
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Larry
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I tried bolting mine on the other way, but the holes didn't QUITE line up, it was real close, but not quite perfect on either the front, or the back, I forget which now.
So instead of going through and reaming or drilling out the holes, I figured I'd just put it on the other way. If changing the oil becomes difficult because of this, then I'll probably remove it and drill out the holes a bit, then put it back in flipped around.
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Lemield
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Everything unbolted and ready to pull engine.
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Larry
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Don't forget the speedometer cable on the transfer case, That was the one thing I forgot to un connect, and I bent it real bad. haha!
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Lemield
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Hi Daniel,
I unbolted the transmission at the bell housing...I was not planning to pull the trans and transfer case.... I did remember the engine stay cable though! :)
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Larry
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Ah, yea that would work!
I took my transmission and transfer case out to have them looked at, since the gears were grinding alot (synchro rings were smooth!) And you know what, I think that's one thing I never put back in, the stay cable. Thanks for reminding me, I'll see if I can get that back under there
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Lemield
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Mine are in good shape...they just leak...but it's a Jeep...they ALL leak.
No grinding, no popping out of gear etc. I could always yank them out next winter if need be. |
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Larry
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