Importation of New Series 70 Diesel?

[Lynn]

Grease Cruiser, I hope you don't mind me pointing out the one you guys have listed on eBay. I'm sure even if the potential buyer isn't on this thread, there are probably folks who would like to follow the auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-FJ62-79-series-Toyota-land-cruiser-project-/350359320174?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item51930af66e

 

[Grease Cruiser]

Thanks Lynn. I appreciate it.

 

[bomar]

This would be a killer rig with a 1KZ-TE in it.

 

[x32792]

OK, If We Can't Import...Can We Convert?

OK, the UAW, the Big Three and the Laws of the Land make it virtually impossible for us to import a small diesel anything, so what about a conversion?

I have a clean, low milage 4L 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. It's not perfect but, it's paid for and I kinda like it. I've read articles about Jeep-Diesel conversions using the Cummins 4BT and available adaptor plate which breeds up to the existing drive train. The only grey areas seems to be exhaust and tach. I've seen nothing about AC.

If these article are correct, this type of conversion might be the greatest thing since sliced bread...more torque, lower rev, higher milage, longer life, reliable and easy to maintain...the Holy Grail of Overlanding.

The rub...and there's always a rub... is there is no information on the cost for such a conversion and where this type of work is done for those of us who are not diesel mechanics (also read, NOT A WRENCH with a fully equipped garage).

In the State of Florida, who does this sort of work and how much does it cost?

 

[Grease Cruiser]

John, do your research on the 4BT before you get too far along. We, Proffitt's Cruisers, have done a LOT of 4BT conversions and there are pros and cons to the conversion. The main cons being that is loud, rattly, requires substantial lift in most applications, and did I mention LOUD?

Tachometer and AC are easy...but can be expensive.

Read more about them here:

http://www.proffittscruisers.com/en...ns-33l-and-39l-diesel-engine-conversions.html


The Cummins B3.3 might be a better fit for you. It does not require as much lift and is a little quieter. You can also push high 20's even low 30's for fuel mileage.


Too bad you don't have a Toyota, or we could do a conversion in your Jeep for you. You might look into Tennessee Diesel Conversions. They are at least on the same side of the country as you are.

Again, do your research on any conversion. Cummins are great engines but they are not for everyone.

 

[x32792]

One Thing Leads To Another

Grease,

Thank you for your advice on the Cummins engines and the informative link you posted.

Have spent the last few days exploring options to increase the gas milage and "overland-ability" of my Jeep Wrangler. Several options promised improved "performance," but all came at the expense of gas milage and some required collateral modifications.

"One thing leads to another" and in many cases, these "other" things are expensive.

It is now apparent to me these machines function best as balanced systems as opposed to a collection of well intended and possibly mis-matched modifications.

John

 

[4Rescue]

...these machines function best as balanced systems as opposed to a collection of well intended and possibly mis-matched modifications.

John

I find that to be true of nearly everything BUT a group of friends eh

Cheers

Dave