Mercedes OM617 5 cyl Turbo Diesel engine swap to Jeep Wrangler YJ conversion
#71
07-23-2012, 03:20 PM
Just had to post these pics of host Ian Johnson of Extreme 4x4 show who came to see our jeeps at PA Jeeps of all breeds show, it was crazy he was really cool to talk with.. 
https://picasaweb.google.com/1088355...8/PaJeeps2012#
https://picasaweb.google.com/1088355...8/PaJeeps2012#
#72
08-04-2013, 10:46 PM
im sorry to bring up an old thread but im in the process of putting together my parts list for a 1989 jeep cherokee conversion using these converters and was wondering
1. what you did for power steering
2. " "alternator
and any kind of performance mods to help with the take off of the om617 motor because i know they are dogs
thanks for any and all help
1. what you did for power steering
2. " "alternator
and any kind of performance mods to help with the take off of the om617 motor because i know they are dogs
thanks for any and all help
#73
08-13-2013, 12:49 PM
FTE,
Do you know what your RPMs are when doing 65MPH?
I'm running 35"s w/4.56 gears = approx 2900 RPMs
I'm contemplating dropping down to 4.10 gears.
BTW,
The other day I calculated my MPG, got 20 on the highway....and that was with a leaky delivery valve (didn't notice the leak, until the following day) :p
need to source those copper washers.
Do you know what your RPMs are when doing 65MPH?
I'm running 35"s w/4.56 gears = approx 2900 RPMs
I'm contemplating dropping down to 4.10 gears.
BTW,
The other day I calculated my MPG, got 20 on the highway....and that was with a leaky delivery valve (didn't notice the leak, until the following day) :p
need to source those copper washers.
I've found these gear ratio calculator programs helpful.
Gear Ratio Calculator
On another note, where did you get you FJ inspected? I'm nearing the finish on my Jeep conversion and I'm wondering if one referee inspection or another is better. I'm in Nor. Cal.
thx
HC
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