Choosing a Diesel for my Ford

[BigNorm]

Hey. This is my first post so have mercy on my soul. I'm currious to know which Diesel/drivetrain would bolt in easiest into my truck, an 1986 Ford Bronco. I'd also like to know the pros and cons of such a swap. I'm no stranger to modification yet this would be my first Diesell swap.

I'm currently running a 351W,C6,NP208, D60 HP (welded out of an 88F350), and a 14 bolt rear with a Detroit locker. My gearing in these axles is 5.13:1

I know alot of that has nothing to do with motor. I just want to kind of give you my background and what I've done to the truck so far. I've always loved oil burners and a bud on Fullsizebronco.com pointed me in your dirrection for diesell questions. Thanx in advance for any help you can give. NORM

 

[hheynow]

Your 86 Bronco has a 1/2 ton suspension. IMO you biggest hurdle will be beefing up the front end (springs and shocks) to accommodate the weight of the diesel you plan on installing.

$.02

 

[geonc]

BigNorm and welcome to OB

6.9 diesel bronc linky

We have a member- Agnem who has done just that

Altho a 6.9/7.3 in your Bronc may be a tad nose heavy for rock crawlin .....you might consider a inline 4


Enjoy your new found home for diesels

 

[BigNorm]

oooh oooh! An inline 4? Who makes it? Where can it be found. Agnem is who referred me to this site. I saw what he did and I liked the idea and concept. For what I like to do motors that can run underwater (Given the intake and exhaust are above said water are cool! Weight is a definate issue. I was looking at pics of Agnems 6.9 and was thinking, "My god that thing is a monster! I had heard that Mercedes was making a 5 cyl diesell too. 4 would be better. I'm revvin like 3000 rpm right now on the highway at 50 mph with my 351W so speed is definately not an issue. Thanx for the response!

 

[BigNorm]

Your 86 Bronco has a 1/2 ton suspension. IMO you biggest hurdle will be beefing up the front end (springs and shocks) to accommodate the weight of the diesel you plan on installing.

$.02

Actually I'm running rear leafs front and rear. In the front I'm currently running an F350 main leaf with the Bronco pack underneath. If I did this mod I would mix and match untill I achieved where I wanted to go with this. The only thing half ton left on my truck is the motor/trans/tcase. Thanx for your input though.

 

[jvencius]

oooh oooh! An inline 4? Who makes it? Where can it be found.

Cummins 4BT

 

[BigNorm]

Where can it be found? Dodge I imagine. What years. I'm totally new to all this.

 

[Roland_Jenkins]

You can find the engine in older landcruisers, retired Frito lay vans etc. Some use the NV4500 & NP241 transfercase.

If your really serious about doing the swap or what to ask somebody that has all ready done a similar swap, I'd check out pirate4x4