Has anyone on the site have a Brunswick 6.5 Chev diesel conversion in their tug. Whats the consensus with them any feedback .
macka17 said
09:26 PM Sep 9, 2017
Not myself.
But know a couple, driven one. Plus read of plenty in 4wd mag's.
There are two engines (Chevvy)
The later model is a LOT better, but more complex.
Earlier model much easier to install and balance to everything.
Both have way more juice than we'll ever need in the weight class we tow.
Myself.
I think the safer way to go. is to retune. Dyno. Exhaust. Chip? what you got.
Putting an engine with that much Torque and straight out extra power.
In any vehicle chassis. running gear, designed for the engines they fitted with
from factory.
(OFF the track I'm talking)
Is. Basically asking for problems down the track.
Must admit. They sound "GRRRREAT", though.
Aus-Kiwi said
12:24 AM Sep 10, 2017
Just make sure you get the twin thermostat motor . Fit the PMD on heat sink behind bumper or in dry cool place . Not on injector pump as std . Good economic motor for its size . Check harmonic balancer ? Or fit a new one ., Most issues are elect related like oil pressure switch which activates lift pump . Fit a relay as the switch isn't designed to take the lift pumps load !! The early 6.5 motors had mechanical injection . Unless it's a Hummer ex US Navy engine . Latter models had electronic injector pump . Not single rail like modern diesels .Parts are cheap for diesels . Not big horsepower motors . They are light duty. Not same league as Cummins etc
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Sunday 10th of September 2017 12:31:57 AM
rgren2 said
06:29 AM Sep 10, 2017
I have one in my Patrol, it's no racehorse, but I'm happy with it.
mezza56 said
08:11 AM Sep 10, 2017
rgren2
Was yours a rebuild or brand new motor , what mileage have you done on it now ? haven't seen many that seem to have clocked up a real lot . Aussie Kiwi how wud you compare the power to say a 200 series v8. Just toying with the idea at moment.
rgren2 said
10:30 AM Sep 10, 2017
New motor, about 80k kms, originally normally aspirated now turboed. No new parts have been put in, towed the van around the block, didn't have to get below third gear on any hills. Never have to use low range for sand, only use it for crawling. It's a manual. They change the diff ratios to suit. Ring Greg at Brunswick and havachat, he's a good bloke. We had a holiday over there whilst getting the turbo fitted. Loan car and did the Margaret River Region.
Aus-Kiwi said
06:08 PM Sep 10, 2017
It's the engine in my Winnebago Exporer..A few friends have fitted them into Patrols. Go back to mech injection for simplicity, reliability. They are 200 HP turbo engine .High compression low boost. 6 to 8lb . In my 6 ton MH it pulls well .100kph.Unless there's a strong head wind.
mezza56 said
01:53 PM Sep 11, 2017
Thats not much for a 6.5 Litre TD , the ford ranger has 200 HP and the L/Cruiser V8 4.5 has 268 hp .
Is the chev a bit of a slug ? What motor do the chev silverados have in them ?
Aus-Kiwi said
03:37 PM Sep 11, 2017
Yep the 6.5 was used up till 2001. Then the Duramax 6.6 was used . A development between Isuzu and GM . Much more durable engine . Not that the 6.5 is not durable . It's just NOT as heavy duty as Cummins and other motors . In a motorhome or light truck they cruise along fine using minimal fuel . They have chain timing chain. While heavy duty diesels have timing gears . 400,000 mile engines where the others can double that easy with maintenance . The 6.5 is way cheaper for parts than most diesels !!
macka17 said
11:22 AM Sep 23, 2017
Little diversion here for the D-Max owners.
Mine due for 90k service. man didn't do full 80k Smack smack. another story.
Tappets are part of the 40\80\120 etc services. (They CLOSE UP)
Which. INCLUDES the costing of a INJECTOR SEAL KIT.
$270 from Brunswick, and others.
I rang Workshop foreman at main Inprter\Dealers shop in Sydney.
He said Basically "not broke. DON'T fix" Injectors not leaking. leave well alone.
Get a "seal kit" from (Me) Injector agents. $38. Just in case. (Injector\dribble line)
Rocker Cover injector seals 'Normally" renewable.
Dribble line Maybe??. But in seal kit. Rocker cover gasket from Repco. agents. wherever. local.
$38 Injector kit "just in case".
$460 for full job. (5ish hrs) incl Tappets. Fr Hub packing\bearings etc. Grease shafts. I supply oil\filters. Not bad.
Tappets job. By itself. $200. Bring it in when I'm not busy. Get it back That night.
Tradie (Genuine) Worked for Toyota agents for 12 yrs. Then heavy diesels on mines.
Laid off when contractors lost it.
set up here (Home)
He's actually a fully papered up Heavy Diesel tech semi retired.
They what you need to find for your servicing if you can find one..
We have 2 here.
-- Edited by macka17 on Saturday 23rd of September 2017 11:28:50 AM
Has anyone on the site have a Brunswick 6.5 Chev diesel conversion in their tug. Whats the consensus with them any feedback .
But know a couple, driven one. Plus read of plenty in 4wd mag's.
There are two engines (Chevvy)
The later model is a LOT better, but more complex.
Earlier model much easier to install and balance to everything.
Both have way more juice than we'll ever need in the weight class we tow.
Myself.
I think the safer way to go. is to retune. Dyno. Exhaust. Chip? what you got.
Putting an engine with that much Torque and straight out extra power.
In any vehicle chassis. running gear, designed for the engines they fitted with
from factory.
(OFF the track I'm talking)
Is. Basically asking for problems down the track.
Must admit. They sound "GRRRREAT", though.
Just make sure you get the twin thermostat motor . Fit the PMD on heat sink behind bumper or in dry cool place . Not on injector pump as std . Good economic motor for its size . Check harmonic balancer ? Or fit a new one ., Most issues are elect related like oil pressure switch which activates lift pump . Fit a relay as the switch isn't designed to take the lift pumps load !! The early 6.5 motors had mechanical injection . Unless it's a Hummer ex US Navy engine . Latter models had electronic injector pump . Not single rail like modern diesels .Parts are cheap for diesels . Not big horsepower motors . They are light duty. Not same league as Cummins etc
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Sunday 10th of September 2017 12:31:57 AM
I have one in my Patrol, it's no racehorse, but I'm happy with it.
rgren2
Was yours a rebuild or brand new motor , what mileage have you done on it now ? haven't seen many that seem to have clocked up a real lot . Aussie Kiwi how wud you compare the power to say a 200 series v8. Just toying with the idea at moment.
New motor, about 80k kms, originally normally aspirated now turboed. No new parts have been put in, towed the van around the block, didn't have to get below third gear on any hills. Never have to use low range for sand, only use it for crawling. It's a manual. They change the diff ratios to suit. Ring Greg at Brunswick and havachat, he's a good bloke. We had a holiday over there whilst getting the turbo fitted. Loan car and did the Margaret River Region.
Thats not much for a 6.5 Litre TD , the ford ranger has 200 HP and the L/Cruiser V8 4.5 has 268 hp .
Is the chev a bit of a slug ? What motor do the chev silverados have in them ?
Little diversion here for the D-Max owners.
Mine due for 90k service. man didn't do full 80k Smack smack. another story.
Tappets are part of the 40\80\120 etc services. (They CLOSE UP)
Which.
INCLUDES the costing of a INJECTOR SEAL KIT.
$270 from Brunswick, and others.
I rang Workshop foreman at main Inprter\Dealers shop in Sydney.
He said Basically "not broke. DON'T fix"
Injectors not leaking. leave well alone.
Get a "seal kit" from (Me) Injector agents. $38.
Just in case. (Injector\dribble line)
Rocker Cover injector seals 'Normally" renewable.
Dribble line Maybe??.
But in seal kit.
Rocker cover gasket from Repco. agents. wherever. local.
$38 Injector kit "just in case".
$460 for full job. (5ish hrs) incl Tappets. Fr Hub packing\bearings etc.
Grease shafts. I supply oil\filters.
Not bad.
Tappets job. By itself. $200.
Bring it in when I'm not busy. Get it back That night.
Tradie (Genuine) Worked for Toyota agents for 12 yrs. Then heavy diesels on mines.
Laid off when contractors lost it.
set up here (Home)
He's actually a fully papered up Heavy Diesel tech semi retired.
They what you need to find for your servicing if you can find one..
We have 2 here.
-- Edited by macka17 on Saturday 23rd of September 2017 11:28:50 AM