Re: Deutz 4x4(1985 GMC)
 

what type of gov does that engine have? if it is a constant speed type will you have to change it to a variable type? i know that detroit 71 & 92s have a bunch of different ones & a vehicle has to have a variable instead of a constant or hyd type. i didn't know that you could buy adapters for those engines. does the adapter have a company name on it? i would like to know if i could get one to a #3 sae. if i could then i'll go see fred & try to trade him outta that v10 he has. keep up good work!
andy

Re: Deutz 4x4(1985 GMC)
 

the injection pump is set up for automotive use. The motor it's self started its life in a chevy truck. I bought the motor off ebay when it was already out of the vehicle. The adpater does not have a name on it.

I started it up and drove it around today. Hopefully I'll get a video to put on youtube. Its weird to look back and not see a bed when driving. The only thing is my low coolant light is on.

Re: Deutz 4x4(1985 GMC)
 

some up to date pics

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a few more

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If an IH is a cornbinder, what does that make this? :lol: coming along nice i like it!

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Looking good! How did you wire up the grid heater, does it come on with the key and turn off with a timer or do you just have a switch to turn it on and off?

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I used a toggle switch in the cab that runs to a ford starter solenoid. The power runs from the starter to the solenoid to the grid heater. I even wired in the Glow Plug light in the dash to come on when energized. The grid heater starts to glow after about 20 secs which is enough heat.


I still have to hook the ac lines up to the compressor. Does any one know of a good way to clean up an ac system after a compressor failure?

I'm in the process of fuel mileage testing doing short trips just to make sure I work all the bugs out before I start driving it to work. It's no racer but it has some torque.

Re: Deutz 4x4(1985 GMC)
 

Very neat stuff! We need some videos! Climbing, pulling, blowing smoke!:metal:

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I cannot believe I missed this thread, I did a google search looking for information on this swap and found it on a message board I already belong to.

To the top, love to hear status of power and economy.

Re: Deutz 4x4(1985 GMC)
 

Hey Rpratt, thanks for bringing this back from the archive! A local, I see...


AWESOME TRUCK!

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I dig it too. I wondered about the duetz engine and how it would perform on the road.

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Man what a sweet build! I have a newer version of this engine that is turbo'd, liquid and air cooled, but I never got really into it since I couldn't find any one whom wanted to make an adapter that wouldn't break the bank. How's it doing any way?

Re: Deutz 4x4(1985 GMC)
 

Bad ass build!

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how come every picture that John is in he's just standing around with his hands in his pockets