[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Don't know a lot of details on this but I know someone who has one of the
engine/transmission/TC combos from one of these vehicles. From what I understand
in the mid/late 80's Jeep sent about half a dozen FSJ's (think they were all
Wagoneers but not sure) to Japan to be fitted with SD33 engines. I think they
were looking for ways to meet EPA gas mileage requirements and were following up
on what IH had done earlier with the SD33 and SD33T. I don't know if all of them got the same transmission but the one I know about had the SD33 mated to a T176. I am trying to get pictures of it but it is my understanding there is no special adapter between the engine and bell housing.
I am intrigued by all of this because I have the drivetrain from a CJ-10A airplane tug which is made on a shortened Wagoneer frame. The SD33 diesel in the CJ10A is mated to a mobile home heavy duty TF727 via a special adapter. My engine runs like a top and it can be turbo charged to push up its power. I think a manual transmission would better utilize the modest power of the SD33. I would like to find a way to mate one of these engines to a good 4 speed transmission (without going the Scout route) or, ideally, a 5 speed with overdrive. While the AX15 does not have the gearing the Cabstar 5 speed the Aussie retro fit their SD33 Nissan Patrols with, IMHO, it would be the ideal 5 speed for use here in the U.S. (dime a dozen and can be found in any pick & pull yard). The NV4500 is a truck transmission and too heavy duty for the little SD33. I have talked to Phoenix Casting about their adapters (pricey) but they do not make one to mate a manual transmission to the SD33.
Anyone have any real information on these FSJ's that were fitted with the SD33?[/FONT]
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[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Richard
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engine/transmission/TC combos from one of these vehicles. From what I understand
in the mid/late 80's Jeep sent about half a dozen FSJ's (think they were all
Wagoneers but not sure) to Japan to be fitted with SD33 engines. I think they
were looking for ways to meet EPA gas mileage requirements and were following up
on what IH had done earlier with the SD33 and SD33T. I don't know if all of them got the same transmission but the one I know about had the SD33 mated to a T176. I am trying to get pictures of it but it is my understanding there is no special adapter between the engine and bell housing.
I am intrigued by all of this because I have the drivetrain from a CJ-10A airplane tug which is made on a shortened Wagoneer frame. The SD33 diesel in the CJ10A is mated to a mobile home heavy duty TF727 via a special adapter. My engine runs like a top and it can be turbo charged to push up its power. I think a manual transmission would better utilize the modest power of the SD33. I would like to find a way to mate one of these engines to a good 4 speed transmission (without going the Scout route) or, ideally, a 5 speed with overdrive. While the AX15 does not have the gearing the Cabstar 5 speed the Aussie retro fit their SD33 Nissan Patrols with, IMHO, it would be the ideal 5 speed for use here in the U.S. (dime a dozen and can be found in any pick & pull yard). The NV4500 is a truck transmission and too heavy duty for the little SD33. I have talked to Phoenix Casting about their adapters (pricey) but they do not make one to mate a manual transmission to the SD33.
Anyone have any real information on these FSJ's that were fitted with the SD33?[/FONT]
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[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Richard
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