The guy that did my paint, traded for a Scout Diesel, from what I can gather via the net it is a Nissan 6 cyl. not sure if it is the Turbo version, anyway he wants to swap in a 350, and has offered the entire drivetrain to me for the SM 420/Rockwell combo I have...
Anyone here want to share experience with this engine?
How does this engine perform and what mileage could I expect swapping it into a 5000 lb Land Cruiser?
He says it is a 4 spd, does anyone know what trans/t case it should have?
If it is the non Turbo version, what are my options to Turbo it and is it worth the extra HP?
Butch
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The guy that did my paint, traded for a Scout Diesel, from what I can gather via the net it is a Nissan 6 cyl. not sure if it is the Turbo version, anyway he wants to swap in a 350, and has offered the entire drivetrain to me for the SM 420/Rockwell combo I have...
Anyone here want to share experience with this engine?
How does this engine perform and what mileage could I expect swapping it into a 5000 lb Land Cruiser?
He says it is a 4 spd, does anyone know what trans/t case it should have?
If it is the non Turbo version, what are my options to Turbo it and is it worth the extra HP?
Butch
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Look to see if it is a turbo, 1980 was the only year, but the engines were swapped in for the NA's quite a bit. I am running a SD33T in a 5000+ pound traveler right now. Mine has a 3" straight pipe exhaust. It keeps up with traffic just fine and merges fine as well. Stock, they are a bit slow, you won't win any drag races. Stock, you can expect 20-25 MPG depending on your driving style. I usually manage 20 on mine, but I have a big right foot and a 600 mile plus range so rarely to I get all highway miles. If the motor is a T or NA motor and a 4 spd it will be a T-19 close or wide. The T'case will be either a Dana 20 or 300 (1980 will be a 300).
I think either one would be cool. With the lighter rig you would get better preformance, so I guess its dealers choice. I tried to get a buddy of mine to do it but he never got his ass in gear. Some people say parts are hard to find, but you just have to plan ahead. If you follow the link above you'll find lots of parts sources. Some of our best deals come from down under, we also have a guy who build a piece so you can go 3" pipe right off the turbo. Like any diesel, you treat them like women, warm um up before you start and cool them down when your done and they will love you forever!
Your a funny guy!!! Fucker! :flipoff2: Besides don't give away my secret as to why I got into crawling, its for the chicks!!!
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I swear the first giant rock I see, your going into IT!!!!
hey I heard it from some guy, I was just guessing!!
Your a funny guy!!! Fucker! :flipoff2: Besides don't give away my secret as to why I got into crawling, its for the chicks!!!
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I swear the first giant rock I see, your going into IT!!!!
hey I heard it from some guy, I was just guessing!!
Bringin' an old thread back to life, finally found the time to go check out this rig, it is Turbo, took along an electric 12 v pump bypassed the lift pump, SOB turned over maybe 10 times and fired right up, the oil is over full and smells, so I suspect the lift pump is leaching diesel into the oil pan, is the list pump aropund to purchase, or will the elictric work in the long term?
It's mine when we get around to pulling it, now just got to figure out what to swap it into....
Butch
Bringin' an old thread back to life, finally found the time to go check out this rig, it is Turbo, took along an electric 12 v pump bypassed the lift pump, SOB turned over maybe 10 times and fired right up, the oil is over full and smells, so I suspect the lift pump is leaching diesel into the oil pan, is the list pump aropund to purchase, or will the elictric work in the long term?
It's mine when we get around to pulling it, now just got to figure out what to swap it into....
Butch
What do you mean by lift pump? Do you mean the feeder pump (fuel pump)Do you mean the pump on the firewall? The only pump on the engine is the injector pump, no lift pump, at least as far as I can tell. Also the injector pump is lubed by diesel, not engine oil. How do you suspect the pump is leaking diesel into the pan? How over full is it? Is it belching oil out of the road draft tube?
Carl
Edit: I guess the feeder pump could be considered a lift pump. The parts for the feeder pump could be had with some work. I can get you a few P/N's if you would like.
What do you mean by lift pump? Do you mean the feeder pump (fuel pump)Do you mean the pump on the firewall? The only pump on the engine is the injector pump, no lift pump, at least as far as I can tell. Also the injector pump is lubed by diesel, not engine oil. How do you suspect the pump is leaking diesel into the pan? How over full is it? Is it belching oil out of the road draft tube?
Carl
Edit: I guess the feeder pump could be considered a lift pump. The parts for the feeder pump could be had with some work. I can get you a few P/N's if you would like.
You have been spending too much time under that experimental gas rig, you get 20 CoD penalty points for bad information :flipoff2:
There is a fuel pump on the SD33T. It is called a Transfer Pump, and it is mounted to the side of the injector pump. I have never seen one fail, and if it leaks it usually means the lines are loose going into it. It is also a common BOSCH/DIESEL KIKI/ZEXEL part.
The injector pump lower-end is also lubed/cooled/heated by engine oil, and the plungers/injectors are lubricated by Diesel fuel. Heat transfer from the engine oil acts as both a fuel heater, and a pump cooler.
Diesel Smoke offers good advice on all other points mentioned.
Well, I work on lots of trucks,mostly GM's,Fords Dodges, and we normally call the mech pump that brings the fuel from the tank to the injector "lift pump"
don't know why, guess it's a Texas thing. You guys in the know, don't think this could be letting fuel go into the oiling?
I have seen it happen a bunch on 350 Chev and sm blk Fords.
Is there a source on the web ?
I typed it in on google, NAPA, and O Reilly's and got nothing.
Butch
Well, I work on lots of trucks,mostly GM's,Fords Dodges, and we normally call the mech pump that brings the fuel from the tank to the injector "lift pump"
don't know why, guess it's a Texas thing. You guys in the know, don't think this could be letting fuel go into the oiling?
I have seen it happen a bunch on 350 Chev and sm blk Fords.
Is there a source on the web ?
I typed it in on google, NAPA, and O Reilly's and got nothing.
Butch
Lift Pump, Transfer pump, fuel pump.... it's all the same, but its what each manufacturer chooses to call it. In the Nissan manual, the pump is called a transfer pump for our application.
You won't find it at any chain store. There are virtually no parts available from the chain stores for this engine, but your local Nissan forklift dealer will have parts, and there are sources for parts mentioned previously by Diesel Smoke at the link he provided.
Any local Diesel injection shop should be able to help you as well, as the inline pump is very basic, and most guys learn Diesel injection repair on them in school. Go to one of the shops near a truck stop, they should have someone to help you on that. Just remove the transfer pump, and take it to them. Better yet, blow out the lines, remove the transfer pump, make sure the inlet screen isn't blocked up with crud, and reinstall it.
This unit is extremely reliable, it isn't like the POS junk that GM put/s out that they call Diesel. The injector pump/transfer pump combo's on these motors run anywhere from 500,000 miles to more with virtually no maintenance at all.
I would drain the oil and put fresh oil in the motor, the smell you are describing usually comes from oil that hasn't been changed in a long time.
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