67 Kaiser-Jeep M35 repowered

[KD5JPB]

Hello all, Terry here, I've found a 67 Kaiser-Jeep that has been repowered with Detroit Diesel by Memphis Equipment somewhere around 30 years ago. Does anyone have any experience with a conversion like this? Thanks

 

[KD5JPB]

Humm, either no one has seen this before, or I've posted it in the wrong part of the forum!

 

[73m819]

Isreal had DD powered deuces, also Canada had them

 

[jamawieb]

I've never seen it before but if Memphis did the work, I would buy it (if the price is right). I live about an hour away from Memhis Equipment and everything I've seen come from there is top notch.

 

[welldigger]

If you could find out what year and model of engine that would be awesome. Pictures would be mo-better.

 

[m16ty]

Yes, we need pics. Is it a two stroke Detroit? How many cylinders? inline or "V"?

 

[73m819]

Yes, we need pics. Is it a two stroke Detroit? How many cylinders? inline or "V"?

Bet it is a 6v53

 

[KD5JPB]

Actually, been trying to get photos from phone to email to site.........about to employ my skeet thrower!!! It has a 4-53 inline 4 cyl. I was also told (by person at Memphis Equipt.) that the transmission and transfer case as well as the springs were upgraded as well. The springs are much heavier than a normal Deuce.

 

[KD5JPB]

I will go back and try to take more photos, this time with a proper camera.

 

[welldigger]

You can't upload them directly from your phone?

 

[m16ty]

I'd stay away from it if it has a 4-53. I think they are less than 100hp max. That makes a multifuel look like a powerhouse.

I honestly can't believe Memphis would put such a small engine in a deuce. Are you sure it's a 4-53?

 

[KD5JPB]

I will post some photos tonight when I get in from work. The guy from Memphis Equipt. said that they repowered them with 4-53s and 4-71s. He described a couple of distinguishing features and it seems to match. I looked up the model number on the MTU website and it's a 4-53, inline 4 cyl, turbocharged, industrial engine.

 

[silverstate55]

I have one of those same engines in a GMC truck currently, and I LOVE that engine! It puts out much more than 100hp, closer to 150hp, and should do just fine in your Deuce.

DO NOT USE MULTI-GRADE OIL IN THAT DETROIT!!! That will cause scoring on your pistons & liners; use only DETERGENT-TYPE low-ash single-grade 40wt (or 30wt if you have cold winters) oil, such as Shell Rotella or Chevron Delo. The old 2-stroke diesels love to rev, they are very efficient & are good on mileage if driven properly. They do NOT like to idle for long periods of time, as that will cause the top of the piston to overheat. When working under load, they keep pretty cool due to their design.

I love my old 4-53T industrial engine! Good score!

When temperatures drop below 40-degrees F, I use 2 magnetic block heaters to keep the engine warm & ready to fire...they work great. A frost plug wouldn't hurt either, for me the magnetic block heaters are inexpensive & work great in the rare times of very cold weather.

 

[KD5JPB]

Ok, I've got photos, now I've got to go read how to properly size them for the forum!!!

 

[KD5JPB]

 

[fuzzytoaster]

I saw this thing a few months back on an unspecified website..then kept walking.

 

[welldigger]

That truck needs a bit of love. Interesting choice of engine.

 

[m16ty]

That thing is pretty rough. It's got gasser fenders but it looks like it's got a multifuel dash (Memphis may have changed that out).

 

[KD5JPB]

Folks, I'm gonna pass on this one. I think it is more work than I can take on right now. If anyone is interested I can put in contact with the owner. Thanks to all for the insight and advise.

 

[silverstate55]

Bummer, I wish it were closer...I'd buy it just for the engine.