Umm I will have to go measure in the morning. It had a 2 piece driveshaft in it before the diesel swap, but I am now running a single. My whole driveline has been relocated 4 1/2 inches rearward.

 

Ok. Thanks man

 

I finally got a chance to get everything buttoned up on the truck today and it seems much better even with the timing a little off. I drove it about 100 miles. It will run 65-70 fairly comfortably, you just have to shift at different points than the gasser to keep it in the boost. I also got around to taking some better detailed pictures. If there are anymore pictures anyone wants please let me know.













I still have a lot of cleaning up to do under the hood but its drivable for now.

I also made a video. The video quality is pretty low as my camera sucks but I am going to get a dedicated video camera and make a better one. There is also a longer drive video that I couldn't upload with this one because it was too long for youtube so here is is.
[YOUTUBE]http://youtu.be/3F3dl1ZwL2M[/YOUTUBE]

 

Hey I'm going to run out and dig out those driveshafts and measure that right now. I'll post the measurements for you.
Ok the front drive shaft flange to flange measures 32 inches. The rear measures 36.5 inches for a total length of 68.5 inches. If you end up needing a new drive shaft I would have a 1 piece made. By the time you rebuild the 2 piece it costs almost as much as the single piece. I had Tom Woods build mine and I couldn't be more happy with it.

 

lol nice 2nd gear chirp! haha.. all around pretty awesome man, congrats on the project.

 

Looks great. Mercedes PS pump works fine? Did you keep the alt in the stock location?

 

Whaer did u put the oil cooler?

 

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The Vickers pump on the Mercedes is much better the Toyota as far as volume and psi and has a replaceable filter to boot!

 

22re- I actually didn't mean to do that, and really was surprised it even did it. Thanks for your kind words!

Gbrunner- Yep actually the Mercedes pump works fantastic. I have a rebuild write up in this thread. I would recommend doing that while you have it out as its cheap insurance. Also you are probably going to have to run power steering fluid in it as that's the only thing that wont leak out of mine. The alternator is in the stock Mercedes location. I clearanced the Merc lower bracket to fit it and used the upper bracket off the Toyota.


2003mikemThe oilcooler is mounted directly below the radiator between the tow hooks. If you look at it in the head on shot you can just see it. Honestly its the only place I had room for it. It gets good airflow there too. I've had the truck in the field a lot for hay and crop season thus far and haven't even come near to hitting it on anything, but if one planned to offroad it hard core it would be toast I have a feeling.

 

I think I am going to run an aftermarket cooler on mine in the engine bay some place ?

 

I don't see why that wouldn't work. If It were me and I would mount it under the cab with the fan pulling air down through it. Just a thought because the engine compartment is really tight and if you ever plan on intercooling it you may want that space.

 

What was the price on that driveshaft (if you dont mind me asking) I would rather ditch the 2 piecer. Thanks

 

Mine was $450 after it was all said and done and It was worth every cent. If you have one made Tom Woods is fantastic to work with and makes one heck of a driveline.

 

Thanks. Anyone know what the sensor is on the intake manifold on the top towards the rear? Ive removed my egr and want to Plug that if it isn't needed. Thanks.

 

Its some sensor for the egr. You can do away with it, or leave it which I did. The banjo bolt on the back of the intake is a great place to tap into for a boost line.

 

Its a boost sensor

 

Nvm reread it and it is for the egr.

 

Just thought I'd post an update. I am waiting for my new wheels to come in so I haven't driven my truck in a few days, but I took it to town last night and filled it. I averaged 26 this tank. Overall I am really happy how it all turned out. It has plenty of power on the highway and its staying cool now.

 

been reading through all this and starting on my swap soon,all the pictures you took help to plan out where all my gear is going. Im sure ill run into issues keeping the a/c in the runner. Where abouts did you tap in for a boost gauge?