We started working on OM617 Mercedes diesel conversion with friend that makes fiberglass bronco bodies. We hope to have the first one done buy end of December. Here are some pics.

 

jeep-dsl...

How's this project coming along? Very interested. I have an early Bronco and an OM617 that I plan to drop into the Bronco. I was considering the GM 700 R4 trans to mate with it because I heard good things about it and there's adapters for them out there.

 

He is installing now, i have to check in with him.

 

Thanks for your reply... I'd appreciate it if you'd keep me posted.

 

Needs more pics!

What transmission are you using for this? Who made the adapter?

 

I too would like to know where and what you used for a transmission adaptor!

More Pictures Please!

 

Its from Koch Enterprises, or Volusion Demo Store, it said the website would be under reconstruction from March 13 till possibly March 26th.

 

Yeah Koch Enterprises told me that they're looking to have a GM, 700R4 adapter for the 617 around fall of this year.

The only available adapter I've seen that's reasonably priced is here.

How's the conversion going for your buddy with the early bronco?

 

I am interested in any conversion kits you may have for OM617 Turbo Diesel in a 1971 Ford Bronco.