Engine for a Series IIA 1969

[MBW]

Morris--Thanks! I saw that: Jim Young latest project; that's what sparked my quest. I have a CHEVY C10 straight six in mine, but want to change over to a 'Diesel'. I was thinking of putting a 200 TDI, but heard the 'mercede' diesel would be a better engine. I love the thumbnails you posted. That looks awesome. How long did your porject take?

[TeriAnn]

Do you have contact infor for Scotty? I am in the midst of planning a Chevy conversion and am struggling to find adapters.

I'm sorry to say that Scotty died a few years back. To the best of my knowledge no one got the molds for his conversion. They were sitting at the company who cast them for him. I think around 500 or so were made over the years.

[TeriAnn]

Anything's possible with the Series. There are folks on this board with direct experience putting older Merc diesels (OM617, etc) in. I've never heard of anybody doing the newer units like the OM612, but I'd love to see one.

I read that Rob Davis is offering a kit for the OM-617 five cylinder conversion for LRs that came stock with a LR six engine.

He also offers a couple 4 cyl diesel conversions for LR four cyl vehicles.

[SafeAirOne]

I read that Rob Davis is offering a kit for the OM-617 five cylinder conversion for LRs that came stock with a LR six engine.

He also offers a couple 4 cyl diesel conversions for LR four cyl vehicles.

I think he's got these listed on LandRoverExchange.com right now. At least he did a few weeks ago.

[CMorris]

Morris--Thanks! I saw that: Jim Young latest project; that's what sparked my quest. I have a CHEVY C10 straight six in mine, but want to change over to a 'Diesel'. I was thinking of putting a 200 TDI, but heard the 'mercede' diesel would be a better engine. I love the thumbnails you posted. That looks awesome. How long did your porject take?

Thanks MBW,
The Mercedes truck took about 16 months.........if it weren't for this damned full-time job I'm sure I could have done it in 36 hours just like they do on TV!
All kidding aside, there was a fair amount of problem solving / fabrication with the Mercedes conversion, but nothing that most here could not figure out.
The 200TDi has been a far simpler conversion........right side motor mount, shuffle the radiator/intercooler combo around and start plumbing.
Good luck with whichever route you go and feel free to drop me a note if you need any particulars on the conversions.

[o2batsea]

Welllll, I know mr bobeck has an Iron Duke and scottys adapter sitting at his house cuz I had to step past it the other day. He'd love to sell it to you.

[Alaskan Rover]

i realize this is an old post from eons ago, but I'll answer nonetheless.

If it has a straight six in it, I presume it's a 109. If it was the 88", then I,
'D simply say it already has a fine workhorse of an engine, the 2.25 4 cylinder. I love my 2.25 4 cyl !!!

but since it's probably a 109, they CAN be underpowered. that's a lot more weight than the 88"! Make no mistake, though, the 109 with that six have spent decades doing fine in some of the most inhospitable places in the world.

Now, if I WAS in the mindset to replace a rover 109 engine, i would actually consider installing one of the most venerable, longest-lived engines in the world...the famous Plymouth 225 Slant Six engine. An engine of unbelievable ruggedness and longevity...they just can't be killed. they are more displacement than the original inline six...more power and more torque. I think they're 130 or 140 hp, not sure. they should still fit within the bay without modding. tranny? ...A 4 speed from the mid-sixties that came with that engine. that may bolt up to the venerable rover transfer case.

Another great option for 109 is the Perkins diesel...they come in various horsepowers, and they usually run them in boats and tractors.that little 2.25 4 cy

But like I said, for those others who have instead the 88" and are looking for an engine swap....WHY??? t

[gwmaxhunter]

Hi. i am in canada bc i have just installed a chevy 2.5L 4 cyl in my 1964 109. i fabed my own adapter and bolted it right in i didnt even have to modify my 8.000lb pto driveline at all. i have 2.25 engine bay not the 6. i think this is the easyist mod to do.