Up to so far, I have been pleased with the conversion. But today, I found out something that makes me mad.
I must install a 2" body lift kit in the truck. One of the reasons I like my truck is its height. Could be worse, like 3"
I am going to have to leave the right motor mount raised 2" to allow the AC pump to fit. If I chose to forego AC, need to do nothing, but drop the right mount 2". AC is a must. So a 2" body lift kit will raise the front so the hood will close, and also allow space to drop the tranny, if a clutch is needed VS pull the entire powerpack.
I have so much engine under the hood, the hood will not close.
2" is hardly noticeable. So off we go.
Wayne
93 Chevy 4x4, 1 T 5sp Diesel Depot 18:1 ceramic & graphite coated pistons, balanced 6.5TDA, Ceramic lamenated head & exhaust manifolds, Marine 300 HP pump, hi-pop injectors, GM8 turbo with custom manual boost controller; intercooled (19 LBS BOOST), big exhaust, hi-output water pump & dual thermostats, programable glow plug controller, 60G glow plugs, Custom boost & pyrometer gages mounted in former flip-out ash tray, 50 gallon external fuel tank 900-1500 cruising range, goose, RV and receiver hitches; all-in-all--just a little modified for towing. <br />85 Mercedes 300SD <br />81 VW DIESEL Pickup - my sweet & immaculate high MPG daily driver <br />66 Bronco (itchin to put a Mercedes 5 cyl into)<br />59 Dexta with 3 banger Perkins Diesel<br />81 Ford 4X4 Compact Diesel tractor<br />I\'ve driven only diesels since 1979-I think I am a convert. <br />DP # 1146