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Title: Cummins 4bt in a Sami
Post by: dbr on June 15, 2008, 09:21:16 AM

Anybody done this?

Thinking about giving it a shot and just wondering if anyone has tackled this one.

Title: Re: Cummins 4bt in a Sami
Post by: mrfuelish on June 15, 2008, 07:48:20 PM

That is way too big and heavy it would tear it apart, I used to put them in p style vans like ups has, they would lift the front tires three feet off the ground if you missed the clutch pedal and tear the bell housing in two. there is a newer small diesel out there I have seen them put into motorcycles, and maybe a perkens I think it is a three cylinder.

Title: Re: Cummins 4bt in a Sami
Post by: ebewley on June 16, 2008, 08:20:11 AM

Here's a video that helps demonstrate the size (look and feel) of that engine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVlov_t4fjg

Good luck, Eric

Title: Re: Cummins 4bt in a Sami
Post by: Siskuwihane on June 16, 2008, 01:13:27 PM

Perkins diesel...

http://www.perkins.com/cda/layout?m=96603&x=7

Title: Re: Cummins 4bt in a Sami
Post by: jonald on June 16, 2008, 03:33:46 PM

The weight of a 4bt in a Samurai would be enough to keep me from doing it.  The Samurai is agile, partially due to its weight.

There are several VW options that work great in a Samurai with minimal change in wheelability.

Title: Re: Cummins 4bt in a Sami
Post by: Jeremiah on June 17, 2008, 12:48:52 AM

VW is getting expensive though - are there any other alternatives? What about the ones used in skip loaders (bobcat style)?

Title: Re: Cummins 4bt in a Sami
Post by: Amilla on June 17, 2008, 05:57:47 PM

I have seen some samurai sized diesel engines in fork lifts.  Possibly a wee bit underpowered but its an idea.

All the bobcat and cat skid steer engines i have looked at seems a little big.


Amilla

Title: Re: Cummins 4bt in a Sami
Post by: kingzoo on June 17, 2008, 11:20:21 PM

     Jeep has a new 4 cylinder diesel I was reading about in 4 wheel magazine.Light,powerful and efficient,but expensive.worth a thought mabey.