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1987 diesel Bronco II

Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:58 pm
by bartmantom
well, just a quick note for now, I'll have pics and more info after the install. As of right now I purchased a 1983 Grumman panel truck and in the process of pulling out the 3.7 litre Hercules Diesel engine. Going to try and bolt up the stock tranny and transfer case, if those blow out then I'll go get a T18 and a NP205, any way, that's it for now. more to come soon.

Donor vehicle

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:14 pm
by bartmantom
this is the donor vehicle.

Re: 1987 diesel Bronco II

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:18 pm
by Phillippi
This should be very interesting. Keep the updates and pics posted as you progress.

Re: 1987 diesel Bronco II

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:12 pm
by Nobody
Yep, I look forward to seeing this one completed. It looks like you are serious about it.

Re: 1987 diesel Bronco II

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:12 pm
by bartmantom
here is a pic of the bronco, it was free to me when my buddy blew up the 2.9 litre V6. it's been sitting a long time waiting for a little love.

Re: 1987 diesel Bronco II

Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:00 pm
by bartmantom
update - just picked up a tranny and transfer case. I got a ford ZF 5 speed and borg-warner transfer case - pics coming soon.

Re: 1987 diesel Bronco II

Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:42 pm
by bartmantom
just a small update, just got the motor back from the machine shop, figured I'd give it a rebuild before putting it in.

Re: 1987 diesel Bronco II

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:49 pm
by MrD
Nice greenery shot. Even on the BII

Re: 1987 diesel Bronco II

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:04 pm
by bartmantom
well, the BII has been sittin there over two years, so a little greenery isn't soo bad :redneck:

Re: 1987 diesel Bronco II

Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:58 pm
by bartmantom
Motor's complete now, doing some clean up and paint then I'll get pics and post them. Going with the ZF 5 speed and the Dana 20, so needed an adapter. Ordered the transfer case adapter from Advanced Adapters the other day. here is the stock photo from the web site of the adapter kit.

Re: 1987 diesel Bronco II

Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:47 pm
by bartmantom
pretty much finished with putting the motor together, painted it tonight.

Re: 1987 diesel Bronco II

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:10 pm
by bartmantom
update - the adapter showed up awhile ago, just been trying to make room in the shop for the BroncoII, then it's install time.

Re: 1987 diesel Bronco II

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:17 am
by clem
Thats awsome keeps us posted. :D

Re: 1987 diesel Bronco II

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:34 pm
by chucknti
i would have never tought of that. awesome keep us posted

Re: 1987 diesel Bronco II

Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 6:17 pm
by bartmantom
quick update and pics

put the motor in for the first time last night, taking measurements and getting ready to make the motor mounts.

on a side note, gonna need a hood scoop!! that dang diesel is tall!! the oil pan has about an inch to go before it hits the cross member and the top of the motor is about 2-3 inches above where the hood goes.