I am pretty sure a lift and adjustment of the spring stops will be necessary to clear the oil pan and keep it safe.

 

Is that the same as

 

6.2 GM...uh... yeah I will not be using that engine EVER... hmmm after looking at it. may work for someone else looking to gain 2 MPG if that. I am looking forward to about 32-38mpg said and done.

 

If I can find one relatively cheap I will get a 3" spring kit. If not I will be modding the oil pan shape

 

nope, it is a plate off an old transfer case, which allows you to bolt it on, and move good transfer case about with a floor jack. When done, install correct plate and fill transfer case.

 

Water pump still spins tight with no play from bearing. banjo passage blocked and think system needs burping. last night running to temp, top hose to radiator hot but bottom hose cold. any ideas beside flush radiator, citrus flush etc...

Just working on the overheating issue before I go further as I may need to do a total rebuild IO can do it but cost and time is crap.

 

Hi kentworks, glad to have you aboard the journey. Until now, my laptop was down and all my previous correspondence was from my phone and it was difficult to see who i was replying to and I had to be brief.

I will most likely put the two MB and LR flywheels together, tack a weld, drill it out appropriately then go to my trusted machinist Ed at Accurate machine and then have the now one flywheel balanced. I figure the flywheel will make up the final value for the thickness of the spacer / adapter plate. As stated before I won't know for sure until I have both flywheels in my hand.

 

Hi Charlie_V. Nice to have you in the conversation One of the challenges is the vacuum pump. I have two ports atop of my pump and one line is broke and there is no visible indication as to where it goes. I also turn the key off and have to push the STOP lever. I have no breaks and I get over boost slightly. The rocker or pivot point on the firewall is severely worn and needless to say, there is not reasonable reference from pedal position to actual throttle actuation. I have been waiting to fix my AC in the rover until the conversion is over. Leaky hose, Dryer and the evac/fill cost. Certainly not worth it as I have AC in rear. 8 ft of line and another evap coil. maybe about 5 lbs of oil and r34A ...? WE WILL SEE. Enjoy the ride. Glad to have you along.

 

That makes perfect sense to me. That would work for me for the xfer case. What is the weight on one anyway? I loved Savannah for 8 months I was there. Wet *****'s ROCKS.lol. Nice to have you along as well.

 

The over heating issue on my OM627 is resolved!!!. Banjo flow tube from water pump housing to head was clogged. Filled donor engine while running and burped or bled air out of system. Ran for 3 hours and drove a few miles and barely saw fuel gauge move. Still need Fan Clutch. I must state that I am impressed with the cast impeller on the water pump MB designed. It is like a Turbine. Water pump very well built. I did find a bit of corrosion at the hose connection on the housing though.. Dremmel action.

So now I can move forward with ripping out the donor motor. Will post pics and a vid on my youtube channel. I will try not to stammer and pause. I will script the dialogue. I am not very good at public speaking. Tomorrow and Sunday will be labor times of the rip out.

Then I will document any need for lower end repair. Connecting Rod bearings, main and rings. If necessary I will dissect the OM617 to do the head Gasket. I will be posting pics and findings of the oil pan and sump coloration.