Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

DIESEL TO PETROL

Tech Talk for Cruiser owners.

Moderators: toaddog, Elmo, DUDELUX

Post Reply
Posts: 17
Joined: Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:53 pm
Location: SHELLHARBOUR NSW

DIESEL TO PETROL

Post by smuggler »

here is a link to my current project:

SAS body swapping IFS 1987 to SOLID 1986

My question is,
I'm currently using a VERY RELIABLE but smokey 2L-T(2.4L turbo) diesel motor but body swapping to a dinosaur 3Y(2.2L bigger carby with extractors) petrol so what wiring is required to use a 3y petrol carby motor?


My view on ignition is:
*cut out the glow plug wire (done because mine is on a button)
*need to find how accessories/starting/running power works from the key barrel?
*the coil is built into the dizzy so all wiring to make motor work is based there?

last but not least is the swap easy as I think or like my mates say just use the diesel motor and move engine mounts?[/i]
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:33 pm
Location: Central Coast NSW OZ

Post by Tobugrynbak »

As you have a donor car, why not swap out the wiring loom as well? Wiring problem solved.

Something you should consider is that in a short time the NSW labor government is going to make all unleaded fuel, E10. So while you have it stripped down, replace all the old rubber bits in the fuel system for stuff that will survive E10 fuel. Or you keep the diesel, give it a birthday with some new rings and bearings and enjoy the cheaper fuel.

Spotted unleaded at $1.33 a litre as against diesel at $1.26 a litre

My threepence worth

Cheers
Perry
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 145 guests