Has anyone done a Diesel Conversion

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That's one of the vehicles that I'm looking for.
Although I know that Chevy had problems with their diesels and I don't know what they were.

The thing that I like about a smaller motor is I won't have to change the rear differential for a while. I'm afraid that the torque from a big diesel might brake it, although I just don't know

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Well I just got a letter back from the company making the conversion kits, using the Mercedes powerplant. And I'm confident that I'll be doing that conversion this year

Here's what they say

We're still working on the adapters. I'll put
you on our diesel info list and let you know
whats going on with that when we get closer.
We're thinking it will be around a grand for all
the stuff you'll need.
solid axle swaps are a good thing for most rides
that are older and wearing out. it's almost
cheaper to go that way than repair a bunch of
ball joint junk thats weak anyway.


I'll be moving off Vancouver Island 1 week from today, and take a look at that used motor during my move.... Too bad that it isn't turbo, but it is low mileage.

Now I need to start looking for a standard transmission, and clutch assembly from a full sized.


Oh I asked them on their solid axle conversions as well, but since I'm getting too old and beat up for any serious off roading I probably won't go through with one. Just a 3" body lift, and a 2" suspension lift sometime in the next 2 years.

edit" I was going through around $400.00 per month to run the Blazer, and I'm using less than $100.oo per month driving further in my car. So the conversion is worth it, and should pay for it's self in less than a year. I know that I won't get the 57 mpg that I am with my car, but I should get close to 40 after the conversion"
Check out their differentials


and bumpers

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I found my soon to be new parts vehicle.

I just found a well maintained 85 3/4 ton, with a 6.2L diesel that runs great.
Although the transmission has to go in the shop (no reverse, even though it was recently re-built) I'm friends with everyone that's ever maintained it as well.

He wants $1000 for it which I think is too much but I'll pay it if I have to. I'm offering him $800 early next week when I'm back from the island.

There aren't any others available locally. I really wouldn't mind the power of a turbo charged version, but I'm sure that it'll still have more power than the 2.8L

If the weather clears here soon I'll be getting to work and make a photo journal of this project.