Hello ladies and gentlemen the swap is finally on.

This has been a year in the works, life has been getting in the way. Got the truck finally.
1976 courier with a 1.8l and a 4speed. Someone installed an aftermarket A/C system I. The past, still works good. Gonna keep that.

The trucks usage will mostly be a commuter with light duty truck activities and towing a small trailer with my hovercraft and the kids go cart.

not sure if its been done yet but i want to see how this motor runs on wmo.

so build plans are as fallows.

v2203 di
Ford T5 from a foxbody Mustang, gearing is similar to m5od-r2.
turbo ( still up in the air)
intercooler ( as big as possible)

I will be building my own block and crank adapter similar to redvelocs jeep adapter.
I want to use the ford flywheel/ clutch / starter.
will modify the oil pan as needed
also build mounts and accessory plate.

I run a precision cnc / sheet metal shop. Along with a cnc mill in my garage.

now my dilema, I can't find a motor local. So far my only option is a 5000+ hr carrier unit that has not been ran by the current owner. And is 3 hours away.

CARB requires companies that do the carrier upgrades to destroy the motors. Kind of annoying. If anyone can help that would be great.
I have an uncle in Reno Nevada. So I am going to start looking around that area.

I will start getting pictures tomorrow.

Thank you everyone
Ken

 

Awesome truck to start with. That thing will move with that motor. You might want to rethink using the ford fly wheel. redveloce has the huge 4.0 jeep flywheel and the jeep starter Is somewhat slow to turn it over cold days. Th kubota starter is a high tq starter and starts mine just fine even in the single didgets. Please post some pics when you can

 

I'm excited to watch this swap come together

 

I'm not to worried about the starter. One reason I want to stick with the ford stuff is the availability of high torque ,gear reduction starters. We hade a 13:1 ford 351 bored and stroked for 408 and had no issues. I know the little diesel is higher comp but I am confident there should not be a problem. Pictures coming shortly of my little truck

 

I have no idea where you live as far as weather. But Rangmar is correct that you should stick with the Kubota Starter. As far as Compression is Much higher at 20-1. And if it should get cold where you live then it could cause starting problems. And the Kubota Starter is not all that expensive. Right around $100.00 or a good used one from Leonard's Diesel for $80.00.

As for the T-5 Gear box I feel that is a Great idea. But if you are going that far you might as well use a T-56 as it has 6 speeds and will help the Diesel stay in its power curve.

If you look through the forum others have simply machined the Kubota factory flywheel down for the Diameter needed to fit the bell housing and the thickness needed for proper operation of the clutch as well as indexing and drill and tap the flywheel for the Ford Pressure plate.

One more note. I would listen to what FTE/Rangmar and UsedKubotaMan has to say about these conversions.

I am not trying to show off but reiterate the use of the Kubota Starter. I have built Engines from the little Air Cooled VW to 700+ CI Big Block Chevrolet's both NA as well as Forced induction and fuels from pump gas to Methanol and would still say to use the Kubota Starter. But I will be the first in line to state the Diesel is new to me.

If you are stuck on the idea of using a Hi Torque Ford Starter then I would try and find the Heaviest Flywheel you can for the Diesel.

 

In my area it may hit freezing 3 days a year. Tracy ca.

Trust me I have been following their progress. I am gonna see where this takes me.

the cost difference between a t5 and t56 is over a grand.i will start with the t5

 

Welcome yellow68gto! Sounds like you have done some research and are ready to go, be sure and post lots of pics, they make it more interesting and helps other learn. I'm with everyone else on the flywheel, stick with the Kubota, it's just heavier and in my opinion, will hold up better. Not that you can't make the Ford work. The Kubota should run great on WVO, the injection pumps are simple and tough. I run a T5 in my truck with a 3.08 rear gear, it does great, especially at interstate speeds. Use a K03 turbo, I've tried 7-8 different turbos, it is by far the best! If you have access to a CNC machine then your way ahead of the curve, you should be able to build a nice adapter and accessories plate. Good luck! Keep us posted

 

Sounds like a great project! I wouldn't be worried about that 5000hr motor, mine has over 8000hrs and is still running strong. I also wouldn't use anything but the Kubota flywheel/starter.

 

Picture test
well that didnt work. Need to upload from work maybe. I'll try again later

 

I have to resize my photos or they don't load, I use Irfanview it's free.