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Hello all. New around these parts but just wanted to say nice truck! Awesome build! I'm getting ready to convert my '89 Blazer from the 5.7 to the 6.2 diesel myself
Welcome from up the hill. You should put that Diesel into a Jeep!
Zack, That is looking awesome. I have a '77 J-20 that I want to do the same with so I have a good strong work truck. Thanks for the pics, they worked first time for me.
Jeff
'43 cj2a
'51 Willys p/u
'51 Willys Parkway Conversion
'68 Panel Delivery
'74 CJ5
'75 J-20 Wrecker
'75 J-20 Cummins service bed
'77 J-10 p/u
'79 Cherokee
'88 Grand Wagoneer
'98 Grand Cherokee
Yes, Vintage Air/Hot Rod Air. I put it over in the pass area instead of in the middle. Fits behind the dash nicely and doesn't hang down as far as a stock AC unit. Part of the battery tray for a CJ. Had to modify the inner fender for the third mount.
Wanna sell me a set of the custom motor mounts so I can ship them to my dad for his 4BT swap?
It depends which type of mounts you want to use. I used the hydro mounts and am taking a bunch of flack from some of the diesel guys that they can't be mounted past 4 degrees or they don't work. I don't get it, the forces work out, but whatever. I can make you a pair of plates like the ones I started with to bolt to the motor. Its a great starting point for making your own...
It depends which type of mounts you want to use. I used the hydro mounts and am taking a bunch of flack from some of the diesel guys that they can't be mounted past 4 degrees or they don't work. I don't get it, the forces work out, but whatever. I can make you a pair of plates like the ones I started with to bolt to the motor. Its a great starting point for making your own...
It depends which type of mounts you want to use. I used the hydro mounts and am taking a bunch of flack from some of the diesel guys that they can't be mounted past 4 degrees or they don't work. I don't get it, the forces work out, but whatever. I can make you a pair of plates like the ones I started with to bolt to the motor. Its a great starting point for making your own...
Zack
The Lord isolators are not designed for a side load. Let us know how it works
The Lord isolators are not designed for a side load. Let us know how it works
Which is what I keep hearing. But no one can explain WHY. Do a force diagram and see how they are are loaded, direct pressure along the axis of the mount. Someone tells me WHY it won't work, I'll redo it.
Bryan Smith
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
- 75th Anniversary Edition - 1941 Trim Package - Recon Green
1986 Jeep J20
- Super clean rig from the AZ/CA state line
1982 Jeep J10
- Has become a Long Term Project.
1981 Jeep J20
- Commercial flat bed - Lost in a Divorce --gone
1987 Jeep J20 Pioneer
- Former Rick Bielec aka Ricbee plow rig. Major rust!! --gone
Which is what I keep hearing. But no one can explain WHY. Do a force diagram and see how they are are loaded, direct pressure along the axis of the mount. Someone tells me WHY it won't work, I'll redo it.
Z.
Zach,
You are right - In theory. The problem is that those things compress quite a bit under load, so unless you have factored that compression in your engine mount geometry, the mounts are going to flex in non-axial ways. The angling also causes higher loading of the mounts, affecting the damping rates. I'm not saying they are going to fail, just that you are sailing uncharted waters. Good luck with your awesome build
Mikel
Zach,
You are right - In theory. The problem is that those things compress quite a bit under load, so unless you have factored that compression in your engine mount geometry, the mounts are going to flex in non-axial ways. The angling also causes higher loading of the mounts, affecting the damping rates. I'm not saying they are going to fail, just that you are sailing uncharted waters. Good luck with your awesome build
Mikel
Thank you. While I could not predict how much it would compress under load, I did slot the holes in the engine mounts to allow the stud to settle where it wanted and I haven't bolted it down yet, so as not to trap it before it is settled.
Big thanks on this project goes out to Dusty (a member here) who put up with a bunch of dumb questions from me (where does the fuel line go?) Dusty REALLY knows his stuff when it comes to diesels and 4bts. I was sending him pictures so I could ask him questions and he would ask about the Jeep parts of the build and I was asking him about the Diesel parts of the build. Good thing we are on opposite sides of the country, we'd be dangerous together
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