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Tb42 to td42 conversion question

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Tb42 to td42 conversion question

Post by yazholes »

hi guys ive got a tb42 gq patrol and i wana convert to a td42 diesel out of a gq just woundering whats involved will the diesel engine bolt srtight up to my gear box or will i need a diesel bellhousing.

I've herd that I can use the petrol loom and just add a couple wires is that true.

what other things will i need to address with this conversion.

thanks guys any info would be grate as im looking at doing the conversion soon.
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Re: Tb42 to td42 conversion question

Post by YARNY »

bell housing difrent (td starter has 3 bolts,tb has 2 bolts) radiator,p/s pump, accelerator cable,tacho,alternater all diffrent.need to wire in glowplugs etc.couple of hours of wiring if you are confident with wires.i converted my gq a couple of years ago.very easy job:-)
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Re: Tb42 to td42 conversion question

Post by 69darocket »

i've done it too. didn't have time to stuff around with electrics so spent 150 on an auto elec. ditto to all the above plus the boost reservoir. gbx is same for 4.2's. would i do it again. HELL yes. loving it. used to have the carby drinking about 19-22l for every 100 k. down to about 10-12 these days.
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