Ronnie Fixer Me too! Most of the ones one can find here in Ontario are rotten with rust, and seriously overpriced. I'd love to snag one with a good body and swap in a newer drivetrain.
Great build Nate. Been thinking about doing this swap in my 98xj for a couple weeks prior to u putting up the first video. Perfect timing haha! Can u maybe do a video at some point about which year Mercedes to use and or some technical info on adapters and other things I'll need and to watch out for. There's a few of those cars for sale locally around $1000. From 1980-1986. Any help would be great. Good job btw. Ur a good addition to the bleepin Jeep crew.!
Matt Uebelacker this is a great idea, I should do a video that includes some of this information. 85 is the last year of the om617, after that the bolt pattern for the bellhousing changes. For some reason there is way more adapter plates being made for the om617 than the new Mercedes diesel engines. Thank for watching Matt! I appreciate the support!
Not enough clearance tends to hurt the compression in the least I believe. That's a good fix, adjust them as recommended. Not much else to do on a Diesel.
Vibration can affect the locking threads of both nuts as well. Little by little they could tighten even though some wear is occurring on the lobes and valve. The point of the most adjustment effect would be the two nuts/threads compared to wear on the other parts. Solid lifters tend to need adjusting due to the method of adjustment mechanism for the most part. Some can tighten while others could loosen. All of these were tight fit so could have been the previous mechanic...
Jon Rissman I believe they tighten because the head of the valve is captured in the cylinder and there is continuous tension between the head of the valve and where the keepers hold the spring to the stem. So basically the stem stretches due to being such thin metal, from being under continuous tension, heat cycles, and being slammed open and shut all the time.
It's great that you're checking everything out. Are you going to use the same reader that came out of the car and what are you going to do if the Sim reader e-reader that came out of the car is not in the greatest shape will you put a little bit bigger Radiator in or would you try to go with the same size
Other than gas millage, what’s the pros for this engine swap? If I remember right the om617 only had 100hp and 120tq? The 4.0 doesn’t have as great of gas millage but it does have much more power in theory.
TREVOR DAVIS the 3L turbo diesel makes about 130 hp and about 200lb/ft. It won't be as quick to rev, but if you play with the turbo a little, and dial in the injector timing it will be a bit more peppy. Just don't go too far on these as they WILL melt pistons if you try to treat them like a 12v Cummins
ddcraun so it has the same numbers as a 4.0 then, but it has incredible mpg. Ive been looking at diesel swaps for my 4.2, but I’ve dialed my current engine so well it’s like a stock 4.0 so I feel like the om won’t have enough power for what I want.
The 4.2 i removed only made about 112 horse power. This Om617a made about 128 horsepower. Being a engine with a turbo it has alot of potential waiting to be unleashed! I plan on a intercooler and turning up the boost a bit. People build these to make pretty good power actually. (200ish horses 300ftlbs) I don't plan on getting to crazy. Maybe shooting for 160 horse. I want to do a unique build on the cheap and in this instance the om617 fit the bill! Thank for watching!!
Nate Bleepinjeep sweet. I guess the only thing about modifying diesels is the black soot it produces after you do it😂. I’m fine with it, I just feel like I’ll coal someone out on accident lol. Cool build, I’d love to see what you can do with this old merc motor. I know a lot of people do the swap, there just not very many instructional videos so keep it up!
Nate Bleepinjeep shit not to far from me, I got a comanche I'm fixing up and the om617 was on the list of possibilities but I got mounts for a 302 swap but now I'm thinking Mercedes if I can find one 😂. I'll be looking forward to more videos I love the j10's
Nice man I'm glad you're enjoying the content! We live in a area that actually has a lot more diesel vehicles than a lot of the country. Many donor cars available up here! Choose Wisely!
I can't wait to see this truck running. I love those old J10s
Ronnie Fixer Me too! Most of the ones one can find here in Ontario are rotten with rust, and seriously overpriced. I'd love to snag one with a good body and swap in a newer drivetrain.
Just bought a nice 300SD. Will be doing this adjustment soon.
Put this in a play list with the first video. Looking forward to this build!
Another outstanding video. This is a lot easier than checking valve spacing on an old chevy smallblock.
I am really going to look forward to Nate Mondays on Bleepinjeep.
jdh 5691 thanks for the support!
Fantastic video. Hats off to you for going with a diesel. You are awesome!
Time to do the valves on the Om352.... thanks for the info.
Great build Nate. Been thinking about doing this swap in my 98xj for a couple weeks prior to u putting up the first video. Perfect timing haha! Can u maybe do a video at some point about which year Mercedes to use and or some technical info on adapters and other things I'll need and to watch out for. There's a few of those cars for sale locally around $1000. From 1980-1986. Any help would be great. Good job btw. Ur a good addition to the bleepin Jeep crew.!
Matt Uebelacker this is a great idea, I should do a video that includes some of this information. 85 is the last year of the om617, after that the bolt pattern for the bellhousing changes. For some reason there is way more adapter plates being made for the om617 than the new Mercedes diesel engines. Thank for watching Matt! I appreciate the support!
Not enough clearance tends to hurt the compression in the least I believe. That's a good fix, adjust them as recommended. Not much else to do on a Diesel.
Very informative, Nate. Great 👍
Thank you!
Why would they get tighter? Wouldn't wear and tear cause them to become looser?
Good video.
Vibration can affect the locking threads of both nuts as well. Little by little they could tighten even though some wear is occurring on the lobes and valve. The point of the most adjustment effect would be the two nuts/threads compared to wear on the other parts. Solid lifters tend to need adjusting due to the method of adjustment mechanism for the most part. Some can tighten while others could loosen. All of these were tight fit so could have been the previous mechanic...
Jon Rissman I believe they tighten because the head of the valve is captured in the cylinder and there is continuous tension between the head of the valve and where the keepers hold the spring to the stem. So basically the stem stretches due to being such thin metal, from being under continuous tension, heat cycles, and being slammed open and shut all the time.
As the valves open and close they will cause wear and this will cause the valve to be higher in the valve seats, making the valves tighter
Awesome job Nate
Justin fodge nailed it!
Hey! It’s Nate. Great video man.
Thanks George!
Good video and detail nice and clear unlike other om617 how toos lol
It's great that you're checking everything out. Are you going to use the same reader that came out of the car and what are you going to do if the Sim reader e-reader that came out of the car is not in the greatest shape will you put a little bit bigger Radiator in or would you try to go with the same size
Great video! Thanks;
Makes a world of difference! Will you reuse the original linkage in the swap?
Billy Ray Bullington yes sir! I will have to modify it to adapt to the j10 but much of the linkage will remain
Other than gas millage, what’s the pros for this engine swap? If I remember right the om617 only had 100hp and 120tq? The 4.0 doesn’t have as great of gas millage but it does have much more power in theory.
TREVOR DAVIS the 3L turbo diesel makes about 130 hp and about 200lb/ft. It won't be as quick to rev, but if you play with the turbo a little, and dial in the injector timing it will be a bit more peppy. Just don't go too far on these as they WILL melt pistons if you try to treat them like a 12v Cummins
ddcraun so it has the same numbers as a 4.0 then, but it has incredible mpg. Ive been looking at diesel swaps for my 4.2, but I’ve dialed my current engine so well it’s like a stock 4.0 so I feel like the om won’t have enough power for what I want.
The 4.2 i removed only made about 112 horse power. This Om617a made about 128 horsepower. Being a engine with a turbo it has alot of potential waiting to be unleashed! I plan on a intercooler and turning up the boost a bit. People build these to make pretty good power actually. (200ish horses 300ftlbs) I don't plan on getting to crazy. Maybe shooting for 160 horse. I want to do a unique build on the cheap and in this instance the om617 fit the bill! Thank for watching!!
Nate Bleepinjeep sweet. I guess the only thing about modifying diesels is the black soot it produces after you do it😂. I’m fine with it, I just feel like I’ll coal someone out on accident lol. Cool build, I’d love to see what you can do with this old merc motor. I know a lot of people do the swap, there just not very many instructional videos so keep it up!
Thanks Trevor! many more videos to come!
Are you going to do any mods to the engine? Turbo, intercooler,....?
Dorsk84 I'm planning on doing an intercooler. Possibly a turbo as well. Not sure what turbo to use yet. Any suggestions?
@@natebleepinjeep9564 what turbo did you go with?
I know I'm getting ahead of you but how do you plan on adapting to engine the transmission? Love what you doing keep it up man
ed Greene I have an adapter plate i picked up online. I actually mated the engine to the trans this weekend. More videos to come! Thanks for watching!
There better be a video at some point of "Mercedes Diesel jeep conquers Elbe"
Aaron Ward your damn right! I have Elbe videos on the way and I plan on taking the j10 out the first chance I get! Thanks for watching brother!
Nate Bleepinjeep Nice. Good to see a PNW guy on here.
My OM617 has a really crappy idle, like one cylinder keep missing. It causes a big shudder/ vibration every time.
Have you checked your valve clearance? If it's too tight, your valve won't seal properly and you'll basically lose compression in that cylinder.
is that an old engine? dont they just fit ''hydraulic'' tappets now? well most 'small' engines in last 30 years...
I hope you don't mind me asking these technical questions because I was thinking about doing something like this at some point free Channel
Where the hell was this video when I did valve adjustments on my om617 yj dammit.
You're not finished with the build... J/K
Nice, this one will be interesting. Thanks for the content.
Its better to adjust valves with compression
What state are you in?
Gunner Green Washington, the evergreen State
What part of Washington are you in Nate, I'm in desmoines just between Seattle and Tacoma.
I'm in the Spanaway Graham area
Nate Bleepinjeep shit not to far from me, I got a comanche I'm fixing up and the om617 was on the list of possibilities but I got mounts for a 302 swap but now I'm thinking Mercedes if I can find one 😂. I'll be looking forward to more videos I love the j10's
Nice man I'm glad you're enjoying the content! We live in a area that actually has a lot more diesel vehicles than a lot of the country. Many donor cars available up here! Choose Wisely!
Dude... easy with the cam... getting vertigo!
Brian Verboort sorry about that brother still learning how to film this stuff! Thanks for watching!
I ment r radiator
I do not normally put diesel fuel in my Honda, but when I do it blows up
Kinda not first....