to swap or not to swap.....

[Mooseoftoose]

here is a link to a fellow with adapters to use the merc om617 with the AX-15 manual trans. too bad. I will wait for the adapter for the AW4. http://mercedesdiesel4x4.com/JeepWranglerDieselConversionProject.aspx

Looking into this swap myself, and figured Id bump this up for anyone else interested. This link is working now, and seems like the best option for swapping in the om617. :wave1:


mercedesdiesel4x4.com

 

[tayman]

Sweet! I'm glad this thread is still alive. Unfortunately, I still haven't done the swap, and now I'm leaving for the army, but I'd love to see someone on here go through with it.

 

[O-Gauge Steamer]

For those looking at at possibilities of a dry sump... Why on earth use an electriv pump when mechanicals are what most folks use. Here is a link to an example of the pump. The site also has complete systems for Chevys. I know that does not directly help but it can give ideas. Yes?

http://http://www.drysump.com/drsys4.htm

This is just one supplier. I ran a dry sump one my Triumph (car...) back in the early 70's. I chose an electric setup and included an ignition safety switch that would shut everything down in the event of pressure reduction. As my pump did fail (after 2 years) the switch saved the engine as it shut down with 15lbs of pressure left.