Trevor smith Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Is there any possible way to convert the motor to a 7.3 diesel and keep the same transmission that came with my ferret. Running into issues with the cost of getting b60 engine upon engines when none of them are salvagable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GeePig Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Hi, Trevor, I suppose my questions are where are you, and what 7.3 diesel? I thought the B60 was fairly robust and repairable, what kind of damage does yours have? trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Cold_War_Collection Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Well, yes, you can convert anything, but how much do you want to spend. I'm thinking the 7.3 is the Ford Diesel V-8? An Adapter will have to be made to interface with the bell housing, but the big issue will be the fluid flywheel... The B 60 is still readilly available, so if you need help finding one, please let me know. If you want to do a 7.3 conversion, thats a different conversation. I would look at other options for power, such as a 4 BT or other smaller diesel, if i was thinking of a mod like this cheers nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 35fg89 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 the RPM of the diesel will be lower than the B60, plus the sump will not fit, stick with the B60 George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fesm_ndt Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?20518-Has-anyone-ever-fitted-a-non-standard-(modern)-engine-to-their-military-vehicle/page4&highlight=ferret+diesel http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?18577-Ferret-re-engine/page2&highlight=ferret+diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Trevor smith Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Hi, Trevor, I suppose my questions are where are you, and what 7.3 diesel? I thought the B60 was fairly robust and repairable, what kind of damage does yours have? trevor Block is severely cracked along intake side and Florida. A Diesel engine out of a truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 amatikulu Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Do you have pictures of the cracked block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 robin craig Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I think that there are lenty of engines around but we in North America do not see them. The Brits especially will junk stuff that those of us over this of the pond would be so happy to labour over restoring, little do they realise the value of what they have. The input speed issue is the biggest you will face. Frankly I would enlist the assistance of a few key people in the UK and get another block found and stick with the orginal. the expense involved mucking about doing the conversion and the time asted and the loss of value outweigh the benefit of such a venture IMHO. I have a second Ferret that I am breaking and some parts are available but not the engine Regards Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Diana and Jackie Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?46022-Van-Den-Plas-Aluminum-RB60 Diana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 teletech Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I suspect you are referring to an International/Ford IDI motor? If so the speed is much too slow, expect something like 35MPH max. You could rebuild a Isuzu or Cummins 4cyl for higher RPMs but those are really pretty tall engines. You are much better off grabbing something like a Saab 900 gas engine, (very shallow sump and easy 200HP). I'm told folks have used a ford 300CID motor in CVR(T) FWIW. I feel your pain, or will more acutely pretty soon as I have a pair of vehicles coming to me in California from the UK. I'd offer container space but I'm not sure it's really any cheaper to move one across country than straight from the UK. good luck, P_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Toner Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Have you looked at the possibility of cold stitching the crack? If it is suitable it could save the engine, thus removing the need to stick a new one in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jimfoster Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I have just fixed my willys block with an American system called lock-n-stitch, worked a treat, look up their videos on youtube.Its a new version of cold stitching, and used by Caterpillar etc. Was a bit pricey, but saved my original block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 robin craig Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I was once an employee in a heavy duty engine rebuilding shop, I have done the stitching process and as a welder I have welded blocks with great sucess. Attention to detail is the key to sucess in either method. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 amatikulu Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 This is a picture of Trevor's engine as it was found: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Johnboyslice Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 I have a diesel Ferretconverted by Alvis for a Farnborough. Two were converted and 1 destroyed. mine is for sale if you are interested johnny Brydon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Is there any possible way to convert the motor to a 7.3 diesel and keep the same transmission that came with my ferret. Running into issues with the cost of getting b60 engine upon engines when none of them are salvagable
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