I cut out a hole in the valve cover, there is an indent at the front, and tapped it for pipe thread then used a pipe nipple and cap. For the dipstick I welded in an access in the pan I made from scratch, others have drilled in a hole in the side of the lower block for a tube.

 

Great thread here! I've read the whole thing and now I think I'm about ready to start my own build. i have a D21 4x4 that would be great for one of these little engines. Can anyone steer me in the right direction to pick up one of these di engines at a decent price?

 

Thanks FTE i think I will drill the block for the dip stick. I have a Kubota dip stick....not sure if i need some sort of tube to go in the hole in the block but i do have a dip stick haha. kt44nt Dennis at Diesel Repower sent me mine it was 1800 for the engine, new oil pan, and freight to st. louis mo. they are out of tennessee. His number is 423-965-4817

 

ennis at Diesel Repower sent me mine it was 1800 they are out of TN .423-965-4817

well
I had posted a note asking for info , dug a little deeper and I saw your note above.
is there any thing I need to know about buying from feller?

I see the webpage is Diesel Engine Motor.com
anyone used dieselenginetrader.com
another site mentions

ustrading.net/Engines.htm 440-877-4321

or

Aaron/Laura Lewan
Diesel Repower
Phone 423-965-4817,
E-Mail aaronlaura@highland.net
Address Clarkrange P.O. Box 2099 38553 TN

 

I talked alot with Aaron while doing my swap, he was alot of help and seems like a good guy.

 

hey guys im getting ready to set up my accessories...im thinking i will use a serpentine belt. Does anyone have any info on which crank and water pump pullies to use?

 

I made my W/P pulley out of 2 pulleys, the original Kubota pulley for the center and then a serpentine outer welded together. I had to cut them apart on the lathe and then center them back up. I also had to machine the original Kubota crank pulley, add an aluminum spacer, and fit the chevy serpentine pulley to that. I think there are pics in the thread somewhere. Don't think you'll find off the shelf pulleys that will work.

 

Hey, got that DI motor in your truck yet?

 

no sir not yet still working on it. I am still trying to figure out my accessory drive...FTE didnt you stay with the V-belt?

 

Yep, I just have the one v-pulley driving the alt. It has a double groove and I am driving the p/s pump off of that with the vac pump driving off the snout of the p/s pump. It's a little "redneck" but it works great.