1987 diesel Bronco II

[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.

[bartmantom]

this is the donor vehicle.

[Phillippi]

This should be very interesting. Keep the updates and pics posted as you progress.

[Nobody]

Yep, I look forward to seeing this one completed. It looks like you are serious about it.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[MrD]

Nice greenery shot. Even on the BII

[bartmantom]

well, the BII has been sittin there over two years, so a little greenery isn't soo bad

[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.

[bartmantom]

pretty much finished with putting the motor together, painted it tonight.

[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.

[clem]

Thats awsome keeps us posted.

[chucknti]

i would have never tought of that. awesome keep us posted

[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.