My SAS Mazda B2600 Diesel Expedition project

[Jeff@QuadShop]

Here is the modified pickup needed for the rear sump oil pan...

 

[4D55 Performance]

Jeff, where did you end up getting your engine?

 

[Jeff@QuadShop]

Jeff, where did you end up getting your engine?

http://www.maxoverdrive.ca/

 

[Jeff@QuadShop]

The old engine is out and the new one is about ready to go in.

 

[Jeff@QuadShop]

I ran into a snag that I didn't count on. The splines on the input shaft to the transmission are about 15mm too long. I believe this is due to the flywheel being thicker on the new 4D56's. I'm tearing down the tranny to remove the shaft and have the splines shortened.

 

[98roamer]

Sorry about the snag, but it will be nice when you finish it. Thanks for the update.

 

[Jeff@QuadShop]

The engine is sitting in the bay and bolted to the bellhousing. Now to fab up some motor mount brackets when I get back from vacation.

 

[Riptide]

Awesome!!!! :beer:

 

[Jeff@QuadShop]

 

[Jeff@QuadShop]

Took it for a 20 mile drive today and it did great! The temp guage goes just a tad higher than the pic below.

It's geared a little low so I'll need to install taller tires.

I got the tach working when I got home so next time I'm out I'll get some rpm vs speed numbers. Taking it this afternoon for exhaust.

 

[life_w_vagabonds]

Awesome! glad to hear its moving and shaking! You've been working on it for a while. Let see some trail shots :smiley_drive:

 

[Jeff@QuadShop]

Got the truck back from the exhaust shop, had them run 2.5" with no muffler. Drove it to work this morning (20 miles) and it did great. After I get a couple hundred miles on it, install boost and pyrometer guages I'll do some tweaking with the fuel screw and wategate to get a tad bit more fuel into the system.
After that I'll start looking into installing an intercooler.

 

[Riptide]

Way to go, Jeff. You own probably two of the coolest trucks I know of.

Good on ya for sticking with it!

 

[Jeff@QuadShop]

Way to go, Jeff. You own probably two of the coolest trucks I know of.

Good on ya for sticking with it!

Thanks!!!

 

[Jeff@QuadShop]

First tank brought 28 mpg, I expect this to increase as the engine breaks in.