Convert a gas Engine to a Diesel Engine?

[Chuck_Lind]

That's what some say....

How can one forget about the Oldsmobile diesel that GM tried to market as an alternative to high gas prices.

What a marketing disaster...we're still feeling the effects of that decision today. You don't see many diesel cars in the USA...thanks to GM for that debacle.

 

[Bob_Young]

This thought crossed my mind with regard to my 3 cylinder Ford 2000. It's got a problem with the carburetor and a new one is around $500. Not only that but, the new one will be a Zenith as they no longer make the Holley. Anywho, $500 would probably be a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of a diesel conversion. If I'm not mistaken, it's 158 cu.in. 3 banger has what's basically a diesel block.

What the thing REALLY needs is the diesel's 8x2 transmission instead of the 4x1 that it has. Probably best to get it running, sell it, and buy another Bota.
Bob

 

[Soundguy]

I'm not sure where you are getting prices from.. but you sure aren't looking very hard..

Took me 3 seconds to find this:

Carburetor, New - With reversible linkage. This Zenith carburetor outperforms the original carbs used on: 2000 (3 cylinder 158 gas only) (Replaces Holly Part No: R3012, R3656 also replaces OEM Part No: C5NN9510L). Center to center on the 2 mounting bolts is 2 11\16 inches. Made in USA, 1 year warranty. (Part No: 13915) $289.83

Soundguy

This thought crossed my mind with regard to my 3 cylinder Ford 2000. It's got a problem with the carburetor and a new one is around $500. Not only that but, the new one will be a Zenith as they no longer make the Holley. Anywho, $500 would probably be a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of a diesel conversion. If I'm not mistaken, it's 158 cu.in. 3 banger has what's basically a diesel block.

What the thing REALLY needs is the diesel's 8x2 transmission instead of the 4x1 that it has. Probably best to get it running, sell it, and buy another Bota.
Bob

 

[Bob_Young]

Local NH dealer, Soundguy. I think it was something like $479. And, come to think of it, it was a while back....before I had Internet access.

Anyway, where did you find that?
Bob

 

[Soundguy]

Ytmag.com parts section..

Soundguy

 

[Rebeldad1]

Every once in a while I see a old ford tractor with a flathead V8 in it on craigslist.
More power

 

[4570Man]

Converting it would be terrible idea. Swapping it would be a lot of work and probably never be right. Sell it and buy a diesel tractor.

 

[buickanddeere]

The last year for two of the Olds diesel were decent enough but by then the reputation was ruined . The earlier engines were built to the bean counter’s specs instead of to the engineer’s specs .

 

[buickanddeere]

Is there a way to Convert a gas Engine to a Diesel Engine?
I have a ford 8N with a 4 Cylinder gas Engine and would like to
Convert or put a Diesel Engine in it

Certainly one of the least practical tractors to spend time and money on upgrading. Find a factory Ford 2000 or similar .

 

[stuckmotor]

How can one forget about the Oldsmobile diesel that GM tried to market as an alternative to high gas prices.

What a marketing disaster...we're still feeling the effects of that decision today. You don't see many diesel cars in the USA...thanks to GM for that debacle.

My father had one of those Oldsmodiesels. He had the engine replaced with a gasser.

 

[BrokenTrack]

We had a 1958 Ford 900, with wide front end, with a factory-stock diesel. That thing sipped fuel...

If you really wanted to do it, and I mean really do it, you might be able to find a reefer engine and throw in it. That would be a cheap way to get a 35 hp diesel to repower it, but you would have to really want it.

 

[RalphVa]

Is there a way to Convert a gas Engine to a Diesel Engine?
I have a ford 8N with a 4 Cylinder gas Engine and would like to
Convert or put a Diesel Engine in it

Well, GM tried it. Big failure. Typical CR of gasoline engines back then were probably only about 7/1. Need at least about 14/1 for turbo diesel and up around 20-22/1 for plain diesel. That's a huge change then in forces involved on the pistons and rods and the cylinder head.

Would make more sense to try to convert to injected gas. You could improve fuel efficiency quite a bit with that. Maybe get some fuel injection rigs for a low hp Benz gas engine from the 70s or 80s.

Ralph

 

[Soundguy]

that or use an adapter plate and just drop in a small diesel out of a junkyard.. etc..

 

[sixdogs]

that or use an adapter plate and just drop in a small diesel out of a junkyard.. etc..

I'm new at this so what small diesel would I look for? Where would I start?

 

[zzvyb6]

What about just increasing your current motor power: increase compression, better intake and/or exhaust flow, reduced generator parasitic loss, smaller diameter drive tires, etc.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Just buy a diesel tractor, an 8n just isn't the tractor to put a lot more hp or torque through it, UNLESS you just want a toy.

SR