30k miles? Are you the one that drive with Greg across the country? Good to hear you're going strong! I will cross the valve bridge when I get there (hopefully a while)
I got to thinking, if I’m gonna spend $20k on a toy I may as well build a Jeep I can drive everywhere right? 20-25k for a toy, shits getting ridiculous
In Japan, the Japanese made Mitzubitchi Jeeps with deisels. they were willie copies, under licence from jeep. You can still buy them and import them as long as they are 25 years old or more. they are right hand drive, but are legal to drive in the USA.
Cool Jeep!. It looks just like the Jeep I had in high school around 1974-75. Obviously I was just a kid at the time, and did not know much of anything. It was sold to me as a 1952 CJ-3A. It had a Ford 289 engine, 3 speed floor shift transmission, and an electric overdrive. We had a great time with that Jeep. As usual, I always wish I still had that rig, like I wish I still had my 1974 Bronco and my 1979 F-150. I own two Kubota diesel tractors, so when I saw the Kubota swap, I wanted to check it out. Looks like you did a great job. Thanks again. Doug
One thing I have learned about SXS is the lack of durability. They break constantly are expensive to repair and maintain. Are they faster than this? Yes but this can go just as many places and get ya back. Can't tell you how many times I've towed sxs back to the shop out of the woods. Heck my Kubota L3700 tractor is fun on the trails and is what I usually use to tow the broken sxs. 🤣 Basically I'd rather have a Jeep than a sxs.
I have 2 older jeeps, a cj5, & an M38A1, they are both 1955. I just happen to have a couple of kubota engines!! I'm glad I happened onto this vid. I am going to get started on the engine swaps. I always wondered if those little engines would have enough oomph to push those older jeeps along!! Now I know! Thanx
I LOVE IT. I own 2 Kubota tractors and a diesel swapped Toyota 4Runner (factory JDM Toyota 1KZ from a halfcut). Youre playing my song mate. Such a cool swap and all-ariund rig.
That air filter back by the firewall is in a good spot for not getting water in the intake but is definitely in one of the worst places for power and longevity. It is picking up nothing but hot air from the engine and radiator, and without an intercooler, it is really going to effect power. when thin air, overheated air is inducted a turbo has to spin faster (waste gate) stays shut longer to make "boost" This can often overspeed a turbo and fail. While you will probably make the same "boost" it will greatly improve your turbo life if you can reduce your turbo inlet intake temperatures. awesome jeep, just route that air intake to some colder air.
I have one with a T90C wide ratio and a 30% overdrive. The 30% is what you want. 60mph maxed out...cruise easy at 50-55. The 30% splits the gears perfectly, so basically you have a 6 speed. Swapped about 5 years ago. The only thing I wish it had is a variable timing injection pump. I would love to get below 1000rpm idle and up to 3500 rpm max. That would be ideal. I can get down to about 900 rpm before it starts loping. Above 2800 rpm it starts to make EGTs ride presumably because it should ideally have more injection advance. Still way...waaay better than the Go Devil.
Sweet! I have been looking high and low for a flatty, had one in the late 80s put a Ford pinto motor in it out of an aircraft tug that thing was phenom! Really cool build!
Very cool machine. My '73 CJ5 is going to be Kubota orange. As a former diesel mechanic and fellow Cummins owner I really appreciate what you've built. That's an awesome build.
Interesting conversion. Takes me back. I had a 53’ m38a1 in the 60’s which looked identical to the m38 except it had the rounded fenders. Mine had 8.56 gears and would “climb a tree” but not that speedy for highway use. It had the faded military insignia, stars etc. still intact. I remember one saying maximum speed 45 mph. As I recall the m38 had the wheels that when jacked up would turn in at the bottom like the Volkswagen did but mine was a straight axle. Enjoyed the memories, Thanks for the video
@krstoner53: Not wanting to pick a fight, but are you sure you didn’t have a version of the M-151 MUTT? They kind of resembled flat fender Jeeps, but were a whole different critter. They were unibody construction, and had the vw rear suspension style, but all 4axles. Blow up my thumbnail. That’s a AN/MRC-107 or 108 (I can’t remember which, I used both as a TACP vehicle ). Actual CJs and M-series were body on frame and solid axle.
@@terrysaunders2026 That was the listing in the JC Whitney catalog then. I would think it was factoring in low range. Mine was still 24 volt original and not converted to 12 and the generator was $349.95 and the voltage regulator was $199.95 in the Whitney catalog which was an insane amount at that time.
You can get an app on your smartphone for the speedometer, I got one for my old Power Wagon. Jeep looks great, nice job! You can get a Gates Green fan belt that should help with the squeak.
You did a fabulous job on your little orange crate. I agree with gears instead of timing belts. As one commenter stated, if you have a lunch box locker, they will make noise when there is an uneven rotation of axles.
Great video!!! Been thinking about the Kubota for my CJ3B….she’s a basket case but your video sold me. Going ground up on this one and so I won’t be pounding the pavement anytime soon, but still going to be a fun build. I think I found a ‘46 that’s a tug conversion (like for an airport) so I want to check that out before I tear into the 3b.
For a more advanced backyard casting project I'd like to create a mirror pattern of the SM420 case so the reverse gear lump can be moved over to the left side, along with providing the Dana/Spicer 18/20 Transfer case mounting points and output shaft.
Wow! What a beautiful project Jeep! This vehicle is a Diamond, her preservation is a noble project. Thanks for a great video, I learned a lot. Please, I hope you have a roll cage (custom built to respect the vintage look of course) in the near future. Your Safety is important to keep bringing us great video. Carry On Sir!
You can find them everywhere for 2-3k. The r2.8 had me so excited for years, after hearing all the horror stories I don't know if I could take the 10k risk.
@@BuyFixFlipThanks! I’ll have to keep searching. Just ran a quick search and couldn’t find anything under $5.5k - all used of course. Some missing the turbo and plumbing. But I’ll take your word for it and keep looking around. Remember when guys started making videos about the VW TDI swaps? Those engines were almost free before that. Now they are around $3k??? Lol. Looking forward to your vid of a cross country drive in it!!
I'm impressed I love honestly the simplicity of it it never came away from the original just better I wish you were closer to me I'd love to check this thing out in person. I've got a CJ to a that I'm putting together and haven't really decided what I want to do with it I got two gas stock original ones kind of thinking with the third one doing something fun with it I think I might go this route maybe something different but definitely diesel keep up the good work Buddy keep us updated it's pretty cool!!!
From your shifts I detected a close ratio t-19 Got one in my scout and a wide in another scout…. Your idle is higher than needed….but it really smooths out after 2,000rpm. Nice!
@@BuyFixFlip a t98 will be a nice upgrade As long as it’s not been abused I’d try a. Lighter syn lube in it to free up those synchros for ease of shifting and less gear clash.
Use your phone to get a speed reading, also the belt is an easy fix. They can size you one at the parts dealer, I’ve had to do it before. Very nice ride, and the first time I have seen it done. Bet it’s a blast to rip around in.
I've had many different jeeps from my 84 cj with currie 9" front and back and 40s to an old 50 something Willy's. Something about an old flexing frame and some skinny mudders is just hard to beat. The diffs we're pretty stout back then and you may have a rough ride and take a different line than the guys running 40s but they are hard to beat.
Grunt is right! That's the one major difference I can notice is pulling up a long hill in 3rd gear with a flathead was miserable. Now I can just hold my foot steady build some boost and go!
Had a CJ5 with the 304 and 3 speed manual. Was fun and I bought it for 400 bucks as a rust bucket from NJ. (Parted her out for 3800 and never looked back). Jeeps and diesels go together like Fred and Ginger, Lester and Earl. You wouldn’t believe how good the new diesel powered wranglers are. 260hp 445tq stock.. that being said, it would sure be fun building a trick little machine like yours… thanks for sharing!
That is awesome no it’s not perfect but it’s awesome that it’s not you built for a purpose to be driven not as a show car and it does it’s job incredibly well awesome job my guy and it isn’t slow by any means does it crawl well like how is the low gearing I imagine it has tons of torque at slow speeds
Counterintuitive but spray that belt down with Armor All, or similar, once every 3mo and you never hear it squeak again. Been doing this to my 7.3 serpentine belt for years.
I put a Kubota 905 diesel in a Geo Metro convertible. The Kubota injection pump sucks in an automotive application. It was made to run a pump, refrigeration compressor or generator at constant speed. If you rev the engine to the governor limit, it abruptly cuts the fuel and it feels like you hit the brakes instead of the clutch. You have to shift well before the governor cuts in. Automotive injection pumps feel less severe. Also, almost all automotive injection pumps have the means to advance the fuel injection timing according to load or engine RPM. The Kubota injection pump timing is set with shims and is forever stuck throughout the RPM range at the one setting like a lawnmower engine. Same timing from idle to full open. The Kubota governor just feels less drivable as compared to other diesel vehicles. What is weird is that you can put your foot to the floor in first gear until the engine will not rev any more. Keep the foot to the floor, push the clutch in, the engine stays the same RPM, gently shift into the next gear taking your sweet time, then let the clutch out... only then will the engine drop RPM and start to accelerate. It's such an odd sensation. I have an old CJ2A and could see how the Kubota diesel downsides would not really affect its use off road. The engine is absolutely reliable. As far as the diesel Geo Metro, I gave up on it after being disappointed and the State would not license it. You have a nice build and it certainly beats dropping $11 grand on the new Cummins package swap engine.
That was the case until we added stiffer governor springs and removed the shims from under the injection pump. Now it can rev high and has plenty of half throttle feel.
@@BuyFixFlip That's good. I did the same after a ton of trial and error. It knocks more at idle thanks to more advanced timing. Its in storage until Zombie Apocalypse happens.
@@BuyFixFlip My sand rail has 4.35:1 gearing which would be a stump puller but originally, the air cooled 4cyl it used to have only revved to 4500rpms. Now its got a 22r but id be happier with a low rpm torquer of a diesel.
Thanks for your video. I'm in England. I'm currently trying to see if one of these can be converted to right-hand drive. It's hard to find an answer, so the only way might be to build it up from scratch (we can buy the tubs from a company in Belgium) and use all the running gear from a Suzuki Jimny or Toyota Rav4. Ideally though, I would like just a 1950s Willys in right-hand drive!
for a time our Postal Service used the DJ5 Jeep that was right hand drive, it's not uncommon to perform a 4x4 conversion on those and run them on the rocks and in the mud.
I think right hand drive Jeeps were made in both India and Japan after WW2. They both were the early flat hood types. Might be worth looking into. Not to mention the Mahindra Jeep clones.
SAWEEEET swap!! I wanted to do a Kubota swap into my 1987 Dodge D-100 pick up but couldn't find the engine. Any way is it supposed to idle that fast? Great job I'm subscribing right now!!
I have around 30,000 miles in my 46 willys with the Kubota, still going strong :) I expect at some point a valve adjustment will be needed?
30k miles? Are you the one that drive with Greg across the country? Good to hear you're going strong! I will cross the valve bridge when I get there (hopefully a while)
@@BuyFixFlip yeah greg and I drove to Moab one trip, and I did drive across the country and back on another trip
YOU. My man, are the reason I contacted Gregg and ordered adapter and 2403. Thanks for the lead.
Yeah I loved reading about that. I want to drive mine to Tennessee, but I have some more tinkering to do to it first before going that far in one go!
By using Mahindra DI with Five speed transmission is always best.
It is India made cheap and durable
Isn't it funny how a swap not being an LS automatically makes a build 10× more interesting?
Jeep: The vehicle you pressure wash inside and out.
It’s a great toy that will have great value for many years. ( it can’t easily be replaced) .
Only a true outdoorsman can appreciate this machine
Thanks for the kind words. I plan to take it on a bunch of adventures this year, stay tuned!
This would make a perfect little farm truck and cooler than any side by side! Nicely done.
I got to thinking, if I’m gonna spend $20k on a toy I may as well build a Jeep I can drive everywhere right? 20-25k for a toy, shits getting ridiculous
Truth- can’t drive a sxs on the damn road
@@deborahchesser7375so so true!
Man, I like this more than my TJ!! Wish I had one of these! Damn dude. So so nice!
In Japan, the Japanese made Mitzubitchi Jeeps with deisels. they were willie copies, under licence from jeep. You can still buy them and import them as long as they are 25 years old or more. they are right hand drive, but are legal to drive in the USA.
Cool Jeep!. It looks just like the Jeep I had in high school around 1974-75. Obviously I was just a kid at the time, and did not know much of anything. It was sold to me as a 1952 CJ-3A. It had a Ford 289 engine, 3 speed floor shift transmission, and an electric overdrive. We had a great time with that Jeep. As usual, I always wish I still had that rig, like I wish I still had my 1974 Bronco and my 1979 F-150. I own two Kubota diesel tractors, so when I saw the Kubota swap, I wanted to check it out. Looks like you did a great job. Thanks again. Doug
Outstanding build. Since I am not that mechanical I bought a 2019 Mahindra Roxor and love the diesel.
I love the roxor, fun fact the 6x6 willys I just built has 3 roxor axles in it!
Still light but with more torque and HP. Smart upgrade.
One thing I have learned about SXS is the lack of durability. They break constantly are expensive to repair and maintain. Are they faster than this? Yes but this can go just as many places and get ya back. Can't tell you how many times I've towed sxs back to the shop out of the woods. Heck my Kubota L3700 tractor is fun on the trails and is what I usually use to tow the broken sxs. 🤣
Basically I'd rather have a Jeep than a sxs.
that little thing looks like it chooches right along lol!
Hell yeah. I live in Wayne County, grew up in Geauga County. Lived in Portage County 2011-2013. Awesome ride.
I'm in Portage county now, small world!
I have 2 older jeeps, a cj5, & an M38A1, they are both 1955. I just happen to have a couple of kubota engines!! I'm glad I happened onto this vid. I am going to get started on the engine swaps. I always wondered if those little engines would have enough oomph to push those older jeeps along!! Now I know! Thanx
I LOVE IT. I own 2 Kubota tractors and a diesel swapped Toyota 4Runner (factory JDM Toyota 1KZ from a halfcut). Youre playing my song mate. Such a cool swap and all-ariund rig.
Out of the box thinking is awesome.
That's a really nice way to go
This Jeep looks good!!! I’d say those leaf springs sprung out perfect! Great looking ride height!
Thanks for the mention! Great to see my parts out in the world!
No problem brother, I will attach a link to your website!
Love that orange paint. Same color as my '54 3B...
a ragtop and one of those Chinese diesel fired RV heaters might be a great addition to that rig!
That air filter back by the firewall is in a good spot for not getting water in the intake but is definitely in one of the worst places for power and longevity. It is picking up nothing but hot air from the engine and radiator, and without an intercooler, it is really going to effect power. when thin air, overheated air is inducted a turbo has to spin faster (waste gate) stays shut longer to make "boost" This can often overspeed a turbo and fail. While you will probably make the same "boost" it will greatly improve your turbo life if you can reduce your turbo inlet intake temperatures. awesome jeep, just route that air intake to some colder air.
Right now I know I want one ASAP!!!
I have one with a T90C wide ratio and a 30% overdrive. The 30% is what you want. 60mph maxed out...cruise easy at 50-55. The 30% splits the gears perfectly, so basically you have a 6 speed. Swapped about 5 years ago. The only thing I wish it had is a variable timing injection pump. I would love to get below 1000rpm idle and up to 3500 rpm max. That would be ideal. I can get down to about 900 rpm before it starts loping. Above 2800 rpm it starts to make EGTs ride presumably because it should ideally have more injection advance. Still way...waaay better than the Go Devil.
As long as it stays cool last forever
Very cool machine! Wish I had one like it
Sweet! I have been looking high and low for a flatty, had one in the late 80s put a Ford pinto motor in it out of an aircraft tug that thing was phenom! Really cool build!
Check Facebook out west they're cheap and all over the place
Very cool machine. My '73 CJ5 is going to be Kubota orange. As a former diesel mechanic and fellow Cummins owner I really appreciate what you've built. That's an awesome build.
Thanks brother! I love a 1 wire diesel in anything!
Coming from a kubota mechanic and technician, very well done!
SooooSweet. I am officially jealous. That's just an awesome little rig.
Very cool, if the engine in my Suzuki super carry ever goes, that’s probably the direction I’m headed in.
You an Mike have some awesome Jeeps. I climbed the little beach hill with you guys with my buddy in his Bronco. Those are GOATS!!!
I was going to include your clip into the video of the yj, but didn't want to do it without your consent. Great to see you on here!
@@BuyFixFlip Feel free to do if you want, hope to see you guys again.
Interesting conversion. Takes me back. I had a 53’ m38a1 in the 60’s which looked identical to the m38 except it had the rounded fenders. Mine had 8.56 gears and would “climb a tree” but not that speedy for highway use. It had the faded military insignia, stars etc. still intact. I remember one saying maximum speed 45 mph. As I recall the m38 had the wheels that when jacked up would turn in at the bottom like the Volkswagen did but mine was a straight axle. Enjoyed the memories, Thanks for the video
8.56? I've never heard of such a gear. I do love these old jeeps though they're tanks!
@krstoner53: Not wanting to pick a fight, but are you sure you didn’t have a version of the M-151 MUTT? They kind of resembled flat fender Jeeps, but were a whole different critter. They were unibody construction, and had the vw rear suspension style, but all 4axles. Blow up my thumbnail. That’s a AN/MRC-107 or 108 (I can’t remember which, I used both as a TACP vehicle ).
Actual CJs and M-series were body on frame and solid axle.
@@terrysaunders2026 That was the listing in the JC Whitney catalog then. I would think it was factoring in low range. Mine was still 24 volt original and not converted to 12 and the generator was $349.95 and the voltage regulator was $199.95 in the Whitney catalog which was an insane amount at that time.
Cool rig!
Nice conversion, too. Very clean.
Ideal engine for a light Jeep like that.
You can get an app on your smartphone for the speedometer, I got one for my old Power Wagon. Jeep looks great, nice job!
You can get a Gates Green fan belt that should help with the squeak.
This thing is SIIIIIIIIICK. I need to see more of it! I love everything about it. Would love to see more vid of it driving from the outside as well.
You built what I want to build ...engine, brakes, T90 trans and of course the Overdrive unit.
Nice install...
I think the combo is great...congratulations
Looks great and a very practical conversion.
Man this thing is very cool. Id love to have something like this to play with in the summer.🙂
You did a fabulous job on your little orange crate. I agree with gears instead of timing belts.
As one commenter stated, if you have a lunch box locker, they will make noise when there is an uneven rotation of axles.
I don't have the locker in the front just rear, the front end noise I assume is thr locking hub. Will double check soon!
Very cool I would love to do something like this just finding the time is going to be key lol I'm an over the road trucker Thanks for the video
Beautiful! As Spartan as it is, I don’t think it needs to go any faster!
Great video!!! Been thinking about the Kubota for my CJ3B….she’s a basket case but your video sold me. Going ground up on this one and so I won’t be pounding the pavement anytime soon, but still going to be a fun build. I think I found a ‘46 that’s a tug conversion (like for an airport) so I want to check that out before I tear into the 3b.
A 46 tug? Thay sounds pretty interesting I've never seen one!
Wow, I love everything about this Willys especially the color! Nice build and video!!
Thanks brother, I really appreciate it!
Epic little Jeep. I'd love to have that engine in my '85 CJ7. I just swapped in a 4.2 reman tho
That is a cool Willy’s!
For a more advanced backyard casting project I'd like to create a mirror pattern of the SM420 case so the reverse gear lump can be moved over to the left side, along with providing the Dana/Spicer 18/20 Transfer case mounting points and output shaft.
That Jeep is straight fire!
Wow! What a beautiful project Jeep! This vehicle is a Diamond, her preservation is a noble project. Thanks for a great video, I learned a lot. Please, I hope you have a roll cage (custom built to respect the vintage look of course) in the near future. Your Safety is important to keep bringing us great video. Carry On Sir!
This thing is awesome good work !
New obsession.. ✅️
Awesome I did a dauntless v6 and t18 on my 46 2a that diesel is the way to go
Nice swap, cool M38. Idle rpm would be nice if you could slow it some but I know those Kubota Reefer engines don't idle much slower
GREAT BUILD!!! Unfortunately Kubota engines just tripled in price thanks to your vids. Back to researching a Cummins R2.8
You can find them everywhere for 2-3k. The r2.8 had me so excited for years, after hearing all the horror stories I don't know if I could take the 10k risk.
@@BuyFixFlipThanks! I’ll have to keep searching. Just ran a quick search and couldn’t find anything under $5.5k - all used of course. Some missing the turbo and plumbing. But I’ll take your word for it and keep looking around. Remember when guys started making videos about the VW TDI swaps? Those engines were almost free before that. Now they are around $3k??? Lol. Looking forward to your vid of a cross country drive in it!!
thats a vantastic ride
I'm impressed I love honestly the simplicity of it it never came away from the original just better I wish you were closer to me I'd love to check this thing out in person. I've got a CJ to a that I'm putting together and haven't really decided what I want to do with it I got two gas stock original ones kind of thinking with the third one doing something fun with it I think I might go this route maybe something different but definitely diesel keep up the good work Buddy keep us updated it's pretty cool!!!
Thank you! I love the swap so far, definitely keep the kubota in mind it's a great engine.
Looks good, sounds great. Nicely done.
Pretty cool. I've got a 65 CJ5 with a 4 cyl.
Sweet ride man
From your shifts I detected a close ratio t-19
Got one in my scout and a wide in another scout….
Your idle is higher than needed….but it really smooths out after 2,000rpm. Nice!
Watch the update video, I explained why the idle was high! Also the transmission is currently a t90 but will be a t98 soon!
@@BuyFixFlip a t98 will be a nice upgrade
As long as it’s not been abused
I’d try a. Lighter syn lube in it to free up those synchros for ease of shifting and less gear clash.
Use your phone to get a speed reading, also the belt is an easy fix. They can size you one at the parts dealer, I’ve had to do it before. Very nice ride, and the first time I have seen it done. Bet it’s a blast to rip around in.
52mph done it a bunch, also belt needs to be half an inch shorter, it has hit my lower rad hose before. I'll swap it here soon!
I've had many different jeeps from my 84 cj with currie 9" front and back and 40s to an old 50 something Willy's. Something about an old flexing frame and some skinny mudders is just hard to beat. The diffs we're pretty stout back then and you may have a rough ride and take a different line than the guys running 40s but they are hard to beat.
Nice build! Seems like the bota is a great match. Looks like tons of roadability and of course grunt for the trails.
Grunt is right! That's the one major difference I can notice is pulling up a long hill in 3rd gear with a flathead was miserable. Now I can just hold my foot steady build some boost and go!
Very cool and beautifully done.
very cool,on your belt noise try a wrapped belt add a w to the end of your belt part # at napa
Awesome job..love it .just a neighbor of yours here in Shalersville ohio..we sport a 21 gladiator..not as cool as your rig..
What a great Idea.
I could use this on the farm.
Had a CJ5 with the 304 and 3 speed manual. Was fun and I bought it for 400 bucks as a rust bucket from NJ. (Parted her out for 3800 and never looked back). Jeeps and diesels go together like Fred and Ginger, Lester and Earl. You wouldn’t believe how good the new diesel powered wranglers are. 260hp 445tq stock.. that being said, it would sure be fun building a trick little machine like yours… thanks for sharing!
Dam i love that thing! It's perfect!
Awesome rig, bone simple swap. great job. Cheers
AWesome job. That thing looks amazing
This thing is great really like it
That’s freaking awesome 😎 😎😎thank you for sharing
Thank you sir!
Pretty cool little rig!
Hint. A dab of silicone on the end of governor springs prevents springs from jumping off. I do this to brake springs.
I am now thinking of ordering a jeep in a box and getting a Kubota power train for it.
Troppo cool, I like your Jeep!
That is awesome no it’s not perfect but it’s awesome that it’s not you built for a purpose to be driven not as a show car and it does it’s job incredibly well awesome job my guy and it isn’t slow by any means does it crawl well like how is the low gearing I imagine it has tons of torque at slow speeds
Very nice Jeep! I need one.
Counterintuitive but spray that belt down with Armor All, or similar, once every 3mo and you never hear it squeak again. Been doing this to my 7.3 serpentine belt for years.
I learned to drive on a WWII Willys Jeep.
Sick build man!
I put a Kubota 905 diesel in a Geo Metro convertible. The Kubota injection pump sucks in an automotive application. It was made to run a pump, refrigeration compressor or generator at constant speed. If you rev the engine to the governor limit, it abruptly cuts the fuel and it feels like you hit the brakes instead of the clutch. You have to shift well before the governor cuts in. Automotive injection pumps feel less severe. Also, almost all automotive injection pumps have the means to advance the fuel injection timing according to load or engine RPM. The Kubota injection pump timing is set with shims and is forever stuck throughout the RPM range at the one setting like a lawnmower engine. Same timing from idle to full open.
The Kubota governor just feels less drivable as compared to other diesel vehicles. What is weird is that you can put your foot to the floor in first gear until the engine will not rev any more. Keep the foot to the floor, push the clutch in, the engine stays the same RPM, gently shift into the next gear taking your sweet time, then let the clutch out... only then will the engine drop RPM and start to accelerate. It's such an odd sensation. I have an old CJ2A and could see how the Kubota diesel downsides would not really affect its use off road. The engine is absolutely reliable. As far as the diesel Geo Metro, I gave up on it after being disappointed and the State would not license it. You have a nice build and it certainly beats dropping $11 grand on the new Cummins package swap engine.
That was the case until we added stiffer governor springs and removed the shims from under the injection pump. Now it can rev high and has plenty of half throttle feel.
@@BuyFixFlip That's good. I did the same after a ton of trial and error. It knocks more at idle thanks to more advanced timing. Its in storage until Zombie Apocalypse happens.
Ive been thinking about doing a swap in My 86 Samurai
Nice build
Nice looking jeep
Definitely seems fast enough
Ive been considering the Kubota engine into my sand rail. Ive got a few used Td04 turbos that could easily pep up the little diesel
They are great motors, not a high revving diesel, but they're bulletproof!
@@BuyFixFlip My sand rail has 4.35:1 gearing which would be a stump puller but originally, the air cooled 4cyl it used to have only revved to 4500rpms. Now its got a 22r but id be happier with a low rpm torquer of a diesel.
Thanks for your video. I'm in England. I'm currently trying to see if one of these can be converted to right-hand drive. It's hard to find an answer, so the only way might be to build it up from scratch (we can buy the tubs from a company in Belgium) and use all the running gear from a Suzuki Jimny or Toyota Rav4. Ideally though, I would like just a 1950s Willys in right-hand drive!
for a time our Postal Service used the DJ5 Jeep that was right hand drive, it's not uncommon to perform a 4x4 conversion on those and run them on the rocks and in the mud.
I think right hand drive Jeeps were made in both India and Japan after WW2. They both were the early flat hood types. Might be worth looking into. Not to mention the Mahindra Jeep clones.
@@cleonmain1291
Thank you - didn't know about Japanese and Indian ones.
@@2000freefuel
Really? So there may be some RHD kicking around in the States?
Very nice!
I enjoyed owning a 240sx. Twas fun.
A smaller alternator belt then tighten it will stop the squealing.
That is awesome!
Very nice Jeep and Video
If I won the lottery I would buy that from you to have my wife drive to Maverick to get me BEER.
GREAT VIDEO
SAWEEEET swap!! I wanted to do a Kubota swap into my 1987 Dodge D-100 pick up but couldn't find the engine. Any way is it supposed to idle that fast? Great job I'm subscribing right now!!
These videos are better then the one hipity makes
Sweet I would like to do that to my 54 CJ3B.
100k hours 😂😂 I would really like to see that
Look them up its pretty common to see them getting rebuilt in the 40k-50k range and then carry on to 100k!
Have you thought about building a roll cage for it?
I have, I'm thinking about making one that's sturdy but easily removed. I love the look of a flatty with the windshield folded down and no roll cage.