Kubota Swapped Willys Jeep 4000 Mile Update (I love this thing)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ธ.ค. 2022
- Today I was finally able to shoot an update video for my V2203 Kubota swap. I love it so far, and has been nothing but reliable. P.s all the squeaks and rattles you hear are my clutch pedal and my exhaust, the engine doesn't rattle at all.
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I have around 30,000 miles in my 46 willys with the Kubota, still going strong :) I expect at some point a valve adjustment will be needed?
30k miles? Are you the one that drive with Greg across the country? Good to hear you're going strong! I will cross the valve bridge when I get there (hopefully a while)
@@BuyFixFlip yeah greg and I drove to Moab one trip, and I did drive across the country and back on another trip
YOU. My man, are the reason I contacted Gregg and ordered adapter and 2403. Thanks for the lead.
Yeah I loved reading about that. I want to drive mine to Tennessee, but I have some more tinkering to do to it first before going that far in one go!
By using Mahindra DI with Five speed transmission is always best.
It is India made cheap and durable
Isn't it funny how a swap not being an LS automatically makes a build 10× more interesting?
Jeep: The vehicle you pressure wash inside and out.
This would make a perfect little farm truck and cooler than any side by side! Nicely done.
I got to thinking, if I’m gonna spend $20k on a toy I may as well build a Jeep I can drive everywhere right? 20-25k for a toy, shits getting ridiculous
Truth- can’t drive a sxs on the damn road
It’s a great toy that will have great value for many years. ( it can’t easily be replaced) .
Only a true outdoorsman can appreciate this machine
Thanks for the kind words. I plan to take it on a bunch of adventures this year, stay tuned!
Cool Jeep!. It looks just like the Jeep I had in high school around 1974-75. Obviously I was just a kid at the time, and did not know much of anything. It was sold to me as a 1952 CJ-3A. It had a Ford 289 engine, 3 speed floor shift transmission, and an electric overdrive. We had a great time with that Jeep. As usual, I always wish I still had that rig, like I wish I still had my 1974 Bronco and my 1979 F-150. I own two Kubota diesel tractors, so when I saw the Kubota swap, I wanted to check it out. Looks like you did a great job. Thanks again. Doug
I LOVE IT. I own 2 Kubota tractors and a diesel swapped Toyota 4Runner (factory JDM Toyota 1KZ from a halfcut). Youre playing my song mate. Such a cool swap and all-ariund rig.
This Jeep looks good!!! I’d say those leaf springs sprung out perfect! Great looking ride height!
Thanks for the mention! Great to see my parts out in the world!
No problem brother, I will attach a link to your website!
In Japan, the Japanese made Mitzubitchi Jeeps with deisels. they were willie copies, under licence from jeep. You can still buy them and import them as long as they are 25 years old or more. they are right hand drive, but are legal to drive in the USA.
Still light but with more torque and HP. Smart upgrade.
One thing I have learned about SXS is the lack of durability. They break constantly are expensive to repair and maintain. Are they faster than this? Yes but this can go just as many places and get ya back. Can't tell you how many times I've towed sxs back to the shop out of the woods. Heck my Kubota L3700 tractor is fun on the trails and is what I usually use to tow the broken sxs. 🤣
Basically I'd rather have a Jeep than a sxs.
Right now I know I want one ASAP!!!
Cool rig!
Nice conversion, too. Very clean.
Out of the box thinking is awesome.
That's a really nice way to go
Very cool machine. My '73 CJ5 is going to be Kubota orange. As a former diesel mechanic and fellow Cummins owner I really appreciate what you've built. That's an awesome build.
Thanks brother! I love a 1 wire diesel in anything!
Wow, I love everything about this Willys especially the color! Nice build and video!!
Thanks brother, I really appreciate it!
I have 2 older jeeps, a cj5, & an M38A1, they are both 1955. I just happen to have a couple of kubota engines!! I'm glad I happened onto this vid. I am going to get started on the engine swaps. I always wondered if those little engines would have enough oomph to push those older jeeps along!! Now I know! Thanx
This thing is SIIIIIIIIICK. I need to see more of it! I love everything about it. Would love to see more vid of it driving from the outside as well.
Coming from a kubota mechanic and technician, very well done!
a ragtop and one of those Chinese diesel fired RV heaters might be a great addition to that rig!
Looks great and a very practical conversion.
that little thing looks like it chooches right along lol!
Wow! What a beautiful project Jeep! This vehicle is a Diamond, her preservation is a noble project. Thanks for a great video, I learned a lot. Please, I hope you have a roll cage (custom built to respect the vintage look of course) in the near future. Your Safety is important to keep bringing us great video. Carry On Sir!
Hell yeah. I live in Wayne County, grew up in Geauga County. Lived in Portage County 2011-2013. Awesome ride.
I'm in Portage county now, small world!
SooooSweet. I am officially jealous. That's just an awesome little rig.
Nice install...
I think the combo is great...congratulations
Outstanding build. Since I am not that mechanical I bought a 2019 Mahindra Roxor and love the diesel.
I love the roxor, fun fact the 6x6 willys I just built has 3 roxor axles in it!
You built what I want to build ...engine, brakes, T90 trans and of course the Overdrive unit.
As long as it stays cool last forever
Love that orange paint. Same color as my '54 3B...
You an Mike have some awesome Jeeps. I climbed the little beach hill with you guys with my buddy in his Bronco. Those are GOATS!!!
I was going to include your clip into the video of the yj, but didn't want to do it without your consent. Great to see you on here!
@@BuyFixFlip Feel free to do if you want, hope to see you guys again.
Man this thing is very cool. Id love to have something like this to play with in the summer.🙂
Very cool, if the engine in my Suzuki super carry ever goes, that’s probably the direction I’m headed in.
Looks good, sounds great. Nicely done.
Interesting conversion. Takes me back. I had a 53’ m38a1 in the 60’s which looked identical to the m38 except it had the rounded fenders. Mine had 8.56 gears and would “climb a tree” but not that speedy for highway use. It had the faded military insignia, stars etc. still intact. I remember one saying maximum speed 45 mph. As I recall the m38 had the wheels that when jacked up would turn in at the bottom like the Volkswagen did but mine was a straight axle. Enjoyed the memories, Thanks for the video
8.56? I've never heard of such a gear. I do love these old jeeps though they're tanks!
@krstoner53: Not wanting to pick a fight, but are you sure you didn’t have a version of the M-151 MUTT? They kind of resembled flat fender Jeeps, but were a whole different critter. They were unibody construction, and had the vw rear suspension style, but all 4axles. Blow up my thumbnail. That’s a AN/MRC-107 or 108 (I can’t remember which, I used both as a TACP vehicle ).
Actual CJs and M-series were body on frame and solid axle.
@@terrysaunders2026 That was the listing in the JC Whitney catalog then. I would think it was factoring in low range. Mine was still 24 volt original and not converted to 12 and the generator was $349.95 and the voltage regulator was $199.95 in the Whitney catalog which was an insane amount at that time.
That Jeep is straight fire!
This thing is awesome good work !
That air filter back by the firewall is in a good spot for not getting water in the intake but is definitely in one of the worst places for power and longevity. It is picking up nothing but hot air from the engine and radiator, and without an intercooler, it is really going to effect power. when thin air, overheated air is inducted a turbo has to spin faster (waste gate) stays shut longer to make "boost" This can often overspeed a turbo and fail. While you will probably make the same "boost" it will greatly improve your turbo life if you can reduce your turbo inlet intake temperatures. awesome jeep, just route that air intake to some colder air.
Very cool machine! Wish I had one like it
Sweet ride man
New obsession.. ✅️
You did a fabulous job on your little orange crate. I agree with gears instead of timing belts.
As one commenter stated, if you have a lunch box locker, they will make noise when there is an uneven rotation of axles.
I don't have the locker in the front just rear, the front end noise I assume is thr locking hub. Will double check soon!
I'm impressed I love honestly the simplicity of it it never came away from the original just better I wish you were closer to me I'd love to check this thing out in person. I've got a CJ to a that I'm putting together and haven't really decided what I want to do with it I got two gas stock original ones kind of thinking with the third one doing something fun with it I think I might go this route maybe something different but definitely diesel keep up the good work Buddy keep us updated it's pretty cool!!!
Thank you! I love the swap so far, definitely keep the kubota in mind it's a great engine.
For a more advanced backyard casting project I'd like to create a mirror pattern of the SM420 case so the reverse gear lump can be moved over to the left side, along with providing the Dana/Spicer 18/20 Transfer case mounting points and output shaft.
Very cool I would love to do something like this just finding the time is going to be key lol I'm an over the road trucker Thanks for the video
Sweet! I have been looking high and low for a flatty, had one in the late 80s put a Ford pinto motor in it out of an aircraft tug that thing was phenom! Really cool build!
Check Facebook out west they're cheap and all over the place
That is a cool Willy’s!
You can get an app on your smartphone for the speedometer, I got one for my old Power Wagon. Jeep looks great, nice job!
You can get a Gates Green fan belt that should help with the squeak.
I have one with a T90C wide ratio and a 30% overdrive. The 30% is what you want. 60mph maxed out...cruise easy at 50-55. The 30% splits the gears perfectly, so basically you have a 6 speed. Swapped about 5 years ago. The only thing I wish it had is a variable timing injection pump. I would love to get below 1000rpm idle and up to 3500 rpm max. That would be ideal. I can get down to about 900 rpm before it starts loping. Above 2800 rpm it starts to make EGTs ride presumably because it should ideally have more injection advance. Still way...waaay better than the Go Devil.
Beautiful! As Spartan as it is, I don’t think it needs to go any faster!
Ideal engine for a light Jeep like that.
thats a vantastic ride
Epic little Jeep. I'd love to have that engine in my '85 CJ7. I just swapped in a 4.2 reman tho
Awesome rig, bone simple swap. great job. Cheers
Very cool and beautifully done.
Pretty cool little rig!
AWesome job. That thing looks amazing
Sick build man!
I've had many different jeeps from my 84 cj with currie 9" front and back and 40s to an old 50 something Willy's. Something about an old flexing frame and some skinny mudders is just hard to beat. The diffs we're pretty stout back then and you may have a rough ride and take a different line than the guys running 40s but they are hard to beat.
Great video!!! Been thinking about the Kubota for my CJ3B….she’s a basket case but your video sold me. Going ground up on this one and so I won’t be pounding the pavement anytime soon, but still going to be a fun build. I think I found a ‘46 that’s a tug conversion (like for an airport) so I want to check that out before I tear into the 3b.
A 46 tug? Thay sounds pretty interesting I've never seen one!
Nice swap, cool M38. Idle rpm would be nice if you could slow it some but I know those Kubota Reefer engines don't idle much slower
Pretty cool. I've got a 65 CJ5 with a 4 cyl.
SAWEEEET swap!! I wanted to do a Kubota swap into my 1987 Dodge D-100 pick up but couldn't find the engine. Any way is it supposed to idle that fast? Great job I'm subscribing right now!!
Nice build
Very nice Jeep! I need one.
Troppo cool, I like your Jeep!
Dam i love that thing! It's perfect!
This thing is great really like it
That’s freaking awesome 😎 😎😎thank you for sharing
Thank you sir!
Hint. A dab of silicone on the end of governor springs prevents springs from jumping off. I do this to brake springs.
Awesome I did a dauntless v6 and t18 on my 46 2a that diesel is the way to go
Nice looking jeep
Awesome job..love it .just a neighbor of yours here in Shalersville ohio..we sport a 21 gladiator..not as cool as your rig..
Very nice!
Use your phone to get a speed reading, also the belt is an easy fix. They can size you one at the parts dealer, I’ve had to do it before. Very nice ride, and the first time I have seen it done. Bet it’s a blast to rip around in.
52mph done it a bunch, also belt needs to be half an inch shorter, it has hit my lower rad hose before. I'll swap it here soon!
GREAT VIDEO
Very nice Jeep and Video
What a great Idea.
I could use this on the farm.
Ive been thinking about doing a swap in My 86 Samurai
That is awesome!
Nice build! Seems like the bota is a great match. Looks like tons of roadability and of course grunt for the trails.
Grunt is right! That's the one major difference I can notice is pulling up a long hill in 3rd gear with a flathead was miserable. Now I can just hold my foot steady build some boost and go!
I learned to drive on a WWII Willys Jeep.
Where did you get your headlights from? Cool build btw.
These videos are better then the one hipity makes
Had a CJ5 with the 304 and 3 speed manual. Was fun and I bought it for 400 bucks as a rust bucket from NJ. (Parted her out for 3800 and never looked back). Jeeps and diesels go together like Fred and Ginger, Lester and Earl. You wouldn’t believe how good the new diesel powered wranglers are. 260hp 445tq stock.. that being said, it would sure be fun building a trick little machine like yours… thanks for sharing!
Absolutely badass! I've always wanted to do something like this. Maybe after my tdi swap. Also, is it just me or is the idle kind of fast? I seem to remember Kubota's idling lower than that but haven't been around one in a while.
It’s idling a little fast for sure.
He covers this in one of his videos he turned it up to smooth out vibrations
Definitely seems fast enough
I enjoyed owning a 240sx. Twas fun.
very cool,on your belt noise try a wrapped belt add a w to the end of your belt part # at napa
Take it wheelin
very nice
If I won the lottery I would buy that from you to have my wife drive to Maverick to get me BEER.
nice jeep nice video
Sweet I would like to do that to my 54 CJ3B.
Badass!
It’s perfect
Great little Jeep. I noticed an old inspection sticker from my home state of West Virginia. Did you bring it in from here?
Yes sir, came out of Moundsville WV last year as a roller before I disassembled it!
Nice....🤘greets Frank
Thats cool !!!
Counterintuitive but spray that belt down with Armor All, or similar, once every 3mo and you never hear it squeak again. Been doing this to my 7.3 serpentine belt for years.