diesel swap

Denz · Post by **Denz** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:27 pm

Hi i have a 40 series landcruiser with a 2f in it but wanted to swap that for a diesel is a ld28 a easy conversion? has any one done one? our is there a better engine to use i want one reasonably cheap with desent power and preferably a bolt straight in job. Any suggestions?

Moriarty · Post by **Moriarty** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 6:15 pm

cruiser is Toymoda, LD28 is single o/head cam Nissan

Dam good donk, Richie (Rolloverrover ha sone in his Series 3/2a/Toyota/Nissan Landrover. Goes like stink too.

Dunno about straight swap, probly have to make mounting plate. Still a good choice. revs out well, but would benefit with forced draught device.

niblik · Post by **niblik** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:43 pm

a good engine for your 40 diesel conversion is a 3b.. great 3.4 ltr engine with legendary reliability, in my eyes anyhow..

as for bolting straight up to the 2f engine mounts, i doubt it, but that'll be hardly worth ya worries.. watch the main spline/ spigot bearing thing too.. it'll be a different size possibly but definitely a different length..

they're pretty cheap engines the old 3b.. mine keeps tickin as does h2olova's.. i dont do maintenance to my 'ole rusty' though.. :roll:

also watch ratios in your diffs.. may be slightly different to that of the diesel engined 40's..?

my 2c worth.. i may be a trifle biased too..

MNC · Post by **MNC** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:49 pm

Think you Diesel boys are all on drugs :lol:

The 2F is a mean engine :!:

Only reason I could think of taking it out is if blown up then you`d have to go a 350 Chevy or Lexus V8 :twisted:

After the Diesel Safari I had vs the 2F crusier I`ve got now - I`d never go back to diesel :wink:

Denz · Post by **Denz** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:57 am

yeah i thought about a 3b but hear they have about 80 hp which is a bit slow really but would consider it. Just trying to find other options if there are any. The 2f dosent seem that bad the only thing that i dont like is the fuel consumption ive got a lpg tank which i could fit only needs its cert. If anyone has a 3b with or without gbox they want to sell let me know.

muddy · Post by **muddy** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:05 am

Hey Tom - talk to Eddie at Delta 4WD - I think he's still got some diesel bits. But I reckon you should reconsider the 2F. Mine cost under $500 to replace rings & big end bearings & have the head recond with 80 thou shave. Running really well now. Chuck the LPG kit on & you're running cheaper than diesel with no RUC, with a much better engine & no hassles with engine mounts & gearbox matching. Call around & take mine for a run if you want a feel for a good 2F on LPG.

Denz · Post by **Denz** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:09 am

yeah thanks ill do that sometime whenever its fine for you. Do you run your lpg all the time or do you swith it to petrol for offroading.

muddy · Post by **muddy** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:27 am

I run LPG all the time. I can't notice any power difference, and it seems more responsive on LPG, but that's probably cos the carb is a bit gooed up with dry seals from not having petrol going through it. I only use petrol when the LPG runs out on long trips. I've also heard (but not experienced) that the carb can be prone to fuel starvation on extreme angles. Not a problem with LPG though! The only downside of LPG is the annual LPG WOF ($60), and a 10 yearly tank inspection. And finding somewhere to mount the tank...

cruza · Post by **cruza** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:19 pm

heaps of 13bt's around if you need more power....be cheaper /easier to fit than a stinky ld28, as its basically a bolt in with 3b/13bt, gearbox spacer/mounts/radiator/misc parts all avail s/hand and cheap.