Another Mercedes OM617 into a Wrangler - Page 2

Benzer1 · #16 10-23-2009, 07:23 AM

Here is a pic of the finished plate and the notched trans bellhousing. Tomorrow I am going to bolt the engine and trans together. -

josephy · #17 10-27-2009, 08:43 AM

Hey there hulgreen are you recovering from your surgery good? I was wondering if you could email me on the status of your engine mounts and also some more details about the adapter plate.

thanks
vr4thrust71@hotmail.com -

hulkgreen · #18 11-02-2009, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by josephy

Hey there hulgreen are you recovering from your surgery good? I was wondering if you could email me on the status of your engine mounts and also some more details about the adapter plate.

thanks
vr4thrust71@hotmail.com

Hey josephy,

if you check out post # 7 of this thread there is a link to my flickr photostream ; which should answer your questions about the engine mounts and I need clarification on what details you are wanting with the adapter plate ???

If you are inquireing about purchasing ..... that has to be done thru Private message !!

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beeser · #19 11-07-2009, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by hulkgreen

Dam John ..... That looks like ALOT of work just to be able to use the Auto trans !!!! But ; It seems to be coming along nicely !!!

I never have been a big fan of an auto trans ..... It may have been worth it to convert to manual trans and not had so many headaches !!!!

Yeah, except, automatics are SO much better for off-road. Besides, if the car wasn't already equipped with a manny tranny, you have to put in the clutch/brake pedals, clutch mechinism, etc.

I will soon be doing my own conversion: '86 XJ Wagoneer (basically a fancy Cherokee), '83 OM617A with Aisin automatic from a later, 4.0 litre XJ. I really like, and know, the Torqueflites (which my Jeep already has), but I want the overdrive the later XJ's had.

Stay tuned. Photos are forthcoming....

Mark -

Benzer1 · #20 11-08-2009, 10:37 PM

I finished the motor mounts, fuel lines, and put the transfer case back in. I enlarged the hole in the fuel tank filler for diesel. Still need to order a drop pitman arm and get a 4.0 radiator. I think I have room for the factory clutch fan if I use the 4.0 radiator. I will take some pics soon as I get a little further. Now for the wiring, hoses, etc.....

John -

beeser · #21 11-10-2009, 11:06 PM

Hey Benzer1,

Are you using the 6-cylinder MB diesel in your XJ, or the old 5-cylinder iron head? I see you have an '87 300SDL listed for "My Diesel" in your profile. That car had the OM603.

Mark -

Benzer1 · #22 11-11-2009, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by beeser

Hey Benzer1,

Are you using the 6-cylinder MB diesel in your XJ, or the old 5-cylinder iron head? I see you have an '87 300SDL listed for "My Diesel" in your profile. That car had the OM603.

Mark

Hi Mark,
The engine is the OM617 (5 cyl) turbo. The engine came from a 1982 300 SD.

John -

wfoote · #23 11-12-2009, 08:36 PM

Hulkgreen, I am in the preliminary stages of putting an om617 into a late model cherokee... By preliminary I mean that I have everything needed to complete the conversion except fabbed up motor mounts (1993 Jeep cherokee 4x4 w/ax-15, 1985 MB 300SD, 4x4labs conversion kit)...

Anyway my questions are, how are you going work out your throttle control? Are you just going to fab up a bracket to utilize the original jeep cable?

Also, for power steering did you just braze the jeep hoses to the MB pump, or buy some kind of adapter fittings?

And lastly, for operating the jeep vacuum stuff (mainly brake booster) did you just plumb everything straight into the MB vacuum pump, or did you utilize all the matter of restrictors and check valves like what was factory installed on your MB donor vehicle? And if not, did directly plumbing everything affect the MB engine shut off operation?

Thanks in advance -

hulkgreen · #24 11-15-2009, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by wfoote

Hulkgreen, I am in the preliminary stages of putting an om617 into a late model cherokee... By preliminary I mean that I have everything needed to complete the conversion except fabbed up motor mounts (1993 Jeep cherokee 4x4 w/ax-15, 1985 MB 300SD, 4x4labs conversion kit)...

Anyway my questions are, how are you going work out your throttle control? Are you just going to fab up a bracket to utilize the original jeep cable?

Also, for power steering did you just braze the jeep hoses to the MB pump, or buy some kind of adapter fittings?

And lastly, for operating the jeep vacuum stuff (mainly brake booster) did you just plumb everything straight into the MB vacuum pump, or did you utilize all the matter of restrictors and check valves like what was factory installed on your MB donor vehicle? And if not, did directly plumbing everything affect the MB engine shut off operation?

Thanks in advance

wow ; you mean 4x4labs FINALLY finished their kit ??? It was what over 3 years in the making ???

And what did you have to pay for their kit ???? I would think they would be able to answer all your questions ???? BUT ; if you look at my flickr acct which there is a link in my signature ( you may have to go to post # 18 to see my signature ) not only are your questions answered but there are pictures of HOW to do it !!

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josephy · #25 11-16-2009, 08:32 AM

Hi there Hulgreen I'd like to chat with you about your adapter plate can you send me your email please at vr4thrust71@hotmail.com

thanks -

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