Im giving up on my OM617 swap before it started:(
i have the transmission and a motor if theres any interest!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120719321565
That's what ive been looking into, I spoke with Atlas about there 10000LB there only $499. It looks to have some good reviews. Looks like something im intresting.
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ATDF10000N&Show=TechSpecs
Yes ive seen your posts on Pirat4x4, im also Mtouring there to!
So your truck's old OEM springs are just sagging with the extra weight, thats not to bad i was just worried that motor + the extra's would overload a upgraded set up... but it sounds like im just over thinking it!
Have you posted...
Hey guys,
Im in the begin stages of swapping a om617 into a D1 and ive hit a small wall that i wont need to deal with for a long time But i would like to plan ahead to avoid future head achs.:smiley_drive:
wiki says that a stock rover 3.5l long block dry weights 375 lb and in sure the 3.9...
Im going with my partner in crime! aka frank the tank!
so far we plan to head straight to the border, heading to Villahermosa on the east cost and enjoying the sites on the way, from there we have been mapping back roads to the Belize border and tackle "Camp Road 6:. we plan to check out some...
Has anyone posted there way points online? i bought paper maps but i still would like a gps with topo maps for back up.
is there any post's or websites that have way points on seasonal secondary roads?
What a beautiful W123! My original plan was to drive my 300D on WVO through SA but my partner wanted to do the trip in a Discovery.
i love the pics and i am reading your blog!
happy travels
You guys are animals! I am loving your updates and they are motivating me more and more to plan for my trip!
I hope my trip is half as EPIC are your has been so far!
Cool! looks like my plans going to change alittle... i found a 5-speed discoi in the local yard and i plan to pull the trans next week.
Do i need any special tools?
thanks guys!
Hey! im right down in leominster ma! lol. i am planing the same trip but a shorter time, what kinda route have you made? an how have you decided on it?
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