Must of been the last words of this poor OM617 before she was mercilessly bolted into a Ford Ranger


http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/1066307716.html

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cool

I like the idea behind it and all but I almost died in a Ranger so there's no going back to ford for me..


..I bet it's got a pretty good 0-60, eh?

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Thats pretty impressive. I'd actually consider buying that for a work/tow stuff truck! Looks like they did a pretty good job.

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'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

cutting out the radiator support looks a little scary, wonder what they did to keep the fenders from spreading under their own weight. I would love to do this, but I think I would use an S10

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

Looks like there is a bar across the front where the old one used to be.. still a little scary. I would love to do this to ad S-10, there would be a lot of room underneath for running fuel lines for a biodiesel setup plus the bed for picking up WVO, sounds like a good summer project for me.

Can you imagine how easy it would be to adjust a modulator with that much room!?


I might head out that way to check it out and bring you guys some pics

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I'd like to take it for a drive. Wonder if it'll burn rubber without any weight in the back...

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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles
1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles
2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)

Rangers are to small, not a fan.

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2007 Tiara 3200

Not bad, looks like a decent job. Still, I'd have to ask why they are selling after putting so much work into it.

Its a 78-79 300SD engine so I very much doubt it has 200,000 miles, just as I doubt the 30-36mpg claim. Rangers are only a few hundred pounds lighter than a 300D but have the aerodynamics (and quality) of a turd.

Here is a different Ranger conversion (by member Forcedes):

Now I miss my Ranger...

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment

To quote Moon Zappa "Gag me with a spoon"

The craigs list Ranger is using a pre EGR engine by the manifolds. Probably a 79 - 79 SD.
Wonder what the guy used for an air filter? think it is a good looking set up.
He didn`t show the front, wonder what the grill looks like with the front modified.

The one Lance posted looks like a clean installation also.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Also might consider EPA laws. I don't think it is legal to put in an older motor in a newer car.
Tom

I don't know about federal, but I couldn't do it in CT. Unless I had a dealer or repair plate.

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'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

In NY, if the vehicle was OBDII, the new (or older) engine MUST bes OBDII. If the vehicle was not OBDII (~95 or older) then you can put in just about any diesel that will fit and just change the registration to diesel for fuel type.

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'85 300 Turbo Diesel 2 tank WVO
'83 300 Turbo Diesel 2 tank WVO
Some former WVO vehicles since ~1980:
'83 Mercedes 240D
'80 Audi 4000D
'83 ISUZU Pup
'70 SAAB 99 with Kubota diesel
'76 Honda Civic with Kubota diesel
'86 Golf
Several diesel generators
All with 2 tank WVO conversion
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