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Story
by Jim Oaks
Photos
Submitted By Chris Taylor
There
have been some discussions about using a diesel engine in a Ranger based
vehicle and if the swap could be done. Chris Taylor sent us some
exclusive photos of his girlfriends Cummins Diesel powered Explorer that
was rumored to be in existence.
This
1992 Ford Explorer has been converted to Diesel by swapping in a
3.9-Liter Cummins Diesel. The engine came from a Frito-Lay step
van.
Although
details are limited, here is what we have found out on the vehicle:
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The
Explorer maintains the stock power steering pump and A/C compressor
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The
batteries were relocated to the back behind the wheel wells.
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The
Explorer uses the stock radiator
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The
engine is a turbo charged 3.9-Liter 4 cylinder
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The
engine sits on stock motor mounts
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Engine
uses an electric fan
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The
Explorer uses a Chevy transmission
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The
Explorer uses a custom cross member under the engine to allow oil
pan clearance
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The
explorer uses spacers under the front springs to compensate for the
weight
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The
Explorer is currently 2WD while the owner figures out how to mate
the BW1354 electronic shift transfer case to it.
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