I have found a 300SD in the boneyard, when the guy drove it in he said it would start and run 4-5 miles and the you would have to sit for 1/2 hour and it would do it again. Any way I'm looking to put a diesel in my Bronco just like the title says. Any thoughts/comments would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Tim

Only problem with that motor might not have enough to move the car, it will be slow imho.

Broncos usually have a v8 or v6 in them for reason....

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1991 190E 2.6(120k)
1983 300D(300k)
1977 300D(211k)

Is this a bronco or a bronco II?

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

He states a '66, the original, compact Bronco. These are my favorite years. They came from the factory with inline 6 cylinders of the 170 or 200+ variety. My old 200 had 115 screaming HP.

I think performance would be similar to a stock 200, probably more torque. Biggest challenge would be to adapt the tranny and x-fer case.

Tim, what year 300SD? If it has the OM 603 engine I would think that would be a great swap.

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Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

the 617 turbo should provide very nice performance in the bronco I, but you will have to drive fast to stay ahead of the rust!

The problem with the car sounds like a fuel problem such as bacteria in the tank.

Tom W

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

The good thing is that the old Broncos are fairly light. Like the IH Scout they were based on, the original engine was a 4 banger. [I6 and V8 engines came much later] The bad thing is that the bell housing and all the internals [clutch or torque converter] are most unlikely to be compatible out of the box. I recall that Advance Adapters might be a source for oddball conversion stuff for Broncos.

For what it's worth, sitting next to the house are Miss Moose, [a purple and black 1971 Bronco, with a small block V8 from a 1986 Mustang GT] and the pieces of about one and a half other Broncos. One of these days I'll get around to putting things back together.

I'd like to see a bronco first gen that came with a four.

Its true about the scout though.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

My roommate's dad has a 1960s Ford Bronco that he wants to put a 5 cylinder turbo diesel engine in, so we would be interested in seeing the engine swap if you go ahead with it. Right now I am installing a 5 cylinder turbo diesel engine in an older 1967 Mercedes. This engine has been put in a lot of vehicle types, but there is the challenge of getting it to to bolt up to the transmission, and the oil tower always seems to be in the way. Finding the proper flywheel/clutch setup can be very difficult.

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1967 W110 Universal Wagon, Euro, Turbo Diesel, Tail Fins, 4 Speed Manual Column Shift, A/C
1980 W116 300SD Turbo Diesel, DB479 Walnut Brown, Sunroof, Highly Optioned, 350,000+ Miles

Do a search on MERCEDESROVER or his web site www.seriestrek.com .

he is putting a 617 into a Range Rover, and made different adapter plates
for the various hurdles he has had to jump through.

Charlie

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1) Not much power
2) Even less power
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Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

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Glad to see the interest, the Early Broncos(66-77) were about 4000lbs so I think the motor will be just right. The question I haven't asked yet is does the transmission have a removable tailstock? if so I was thinking about taking that off build a shaft that will accept the D-20 transfer case adapt the two together there. Advance adapters makes adapters for the 4bt cummins, but as far as I know no one has ever done this. I like how much quieter the Mercedes is than the 4bt.

Tim

Tim, I don't think the MB tranny's have a tailstock at all since they have a 2 piece driveshaft with a flex disk on both ends and a U-joint in the middle supported by a bearing block. You might be able to use the original MB trans connected to a divorced t-case by a short custom shaft.

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Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

This may be of help to you:

http://bb.bc4x4.com/showthread.php?t=123204

The builder is a member of this forum.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

These are definitely some of the questions I'm trying to answer before I get to where I'm spending money. The length of the transmission to motor mounts in the Bronco is 39 1/2", this is a dimension I'm looking for. The closer I can get the two these mounted the better. One of the obstacles is I only have a 92" wheelbase, so keeping it short is important, not have the car here I can't get all of the dimensions I want, but I should have it home soon. Looks like a cool link.

Thanks,

Tim

So I'm thinking I can have an input shaft from the D-20 made that will mate up to the flex disc. Then I will just have to attach the two with some brackets.

Tim

I saw a guy trying to sell a 2000 Chevy Silverado (like mine) with an 85 Diesel Turbo in it. ran and drove well but no 4WD. some mechanic with too much time on his hands and an extra MB engine.

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