Originally Posted by seaglf

one thing Americans do well is producing lower volume special products. Like some of the fishing reel companies, Mountain bikes, custom motorcycle companies, the most bad *** electric car (Tesla), Delorian, Mac's and Apple products, etc. When we are not controlled be Corporate wienies, then we make the best Stuff in he world. Also when it is made for Military we make the best stuff. The Humvee is the most capable offroad vehicle in the world. I wish there where more custom car companies here like they have for motorcycles. I could really appreciate another company that made a 60 mpg practical diesel Hybrid car, Or maybe a awesome diesel powered offroad SUV. I guarantee you that when we start getting less opec oil and have to produce more of our own, fuel prices will go up and we will have to start making more efficient vehicles.

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I lived in Blanchester Ohio from 86-89, but lived in Texas most my life.

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asfar as the question on this origanal post I would put a toyota diesel, in your truck I'm not sure about fitment of a mercedes. But here are a few websites.
Toyota Truck Diesel Conversion FAQ and Guide
for adapting to a GM bellhousing......Diesel Conversions | 4×4 Labs
Factory Toyota Diesel Engine Conversions | Proffitt's Cruisers Land Cruiser Restoration
CIS Auto Web's Diesel Land Cruisers
Diesel Repair : Toyota Diesel Conversion
http://www.jarcoinc.com/
Toyota Turbo-Diesel Swap in 4Runner - Toyota Forums :: Toyota Nation
The first one gives you sources for engines and details on a conversion.
there is also the option of a VW Diesel the company below offers a kit for samuri's but has the adapter for toyota transmissions which some people put in there Samuri's. VW diesels can be found anywhere and wiegh 300 lbs, and put out a lot of power for there displacement.
ACME ADAPTERS - Store: Engine Kits

Originally Posted by AdrianD

Wasn't there somebody on here who installed an OM617 in a YJ Wrangler, mating it with the AX15 and offered to build kits ?

As far as my information goes, the AX15 is used in some Toyota trucks so that can be of some help.

Originally Posted by Novak Adapters

The AX15 is also found in Dakota trucks and is closely related to the Toyota R151 as found in the Supra Turbo and Four Runner, though the case rear halves and gear ratios vary. It is also related to or referred to as the AN5, AR5, MA5 in GM and Isuzu applications.

Originally Posted by dsltoy

Here is my build: 86 4runner, OM617 mated to a w56 with duals, one ton axles, 4link rear susp, rear springs up front, 42" pitbull rockers with beadlocks. Its not running....yet......
86 Turbo 4runner getting a OM617

There is also this one
89 Toyota 4runner OM617.952 Benz Swap

And this one
89 Toyota 4runner OM617.952 Benz Swap

and this one
1989 Toyota Pickup 617.950 Swap

Don't let the haters change your mind on what you want to do. Toyota FTW!

Originally Posted by FTE

Cool rig! What island? I am going to be there next month. I have a Cherokee with the same motor and love it! I have @ 4000 mi so far. Been folowing your build on the other site.

Originally Posted by dsltoy

I'm on Oahu, what island are you going too? If you are coming here, maybe we can meet up and have a couple