Thought I'd post this up here I just picked up this merc diesel powered YJ. It has a AX 15, 411 gears, 33's and a 4 in lift. Future mods will include a safari rack and basket, power steering, lockable storage and a family style roll cage and I'm sure quite a few other things when I get to it lol, anyways here it is.
My diesel YJ
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XXXpedition
Explorer
i'm sure, there are some jealous guys around here ;-)))
I really like the availability of parts for the merc motor and the guy I got it from did a pretty good job with the instal.Nice work, What motor did you use? Specs and more about your build? I had a 4 cly, manual steering 89 YJ before I did a frame off build, 6.2 Detroit Diesel (former HMMWV motor) turbo charged it, SM465, NP205, D44 wagoneer axles, 6 1/2'' of lift over all. would love you hear more about yours and congrats on completing your build.
Edit: The coffee kicked in, Mercedes diesel gotcha. cool, I have seen this build before and had looked at it for my GF's YJ in the process of being toen down for build but found a more friendly donor for hers. 4.9 ford with 5spd OD.
Edit: The coffee kicked in, Mercedes diesel gotcha. cool, I have seen this build before and had looked at it for my GF's YJ in the process of being toen down for build but found a more friendly donor for hers. 4.9 ford with 5spd OD.
jeep-N-montero
Expedition Leader
I'm drooling!!
I didn't build it but it is a custom adapter, the flywheel was re drilled and it retains the jeep clutch and may be the starter I'll have to check on that. Power is great actually besides a little turbo lag but when it's spooled up its very similar to my buddies TJ with a 4.0 auto
Cody1771
Explorer
I didn't make the adapter but if your going to buy a kit I would check out www.mercedesdiesel4x4.com . I think that's it if not do a search for Koch enterprises.
Nikson
Explorer
have you figured your MPGs with the Merc engine yet?