just bought a rare 1978 dodge diesel

[}{ead$hot Zod]

Thanks........ I'll look it up.

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[Kev_n_AZ]

1978_D250_diesel


you will have to do an in depth internet search. patience is your bestfriend right now.

1st things 1st. add a turbo!

[Bigfury]

Just bought an '79 W200 Mitsubitshi.In the same boat,would like to find information and a line on some parts.

[sidestep]

I have one too.. I'm looking for a complete parts truck or parts.
all normalservice parts are available everywhere (eg uses std chrysler oil filters x2).
MMC truck/industrial engine used worldwide 1970 -1991 in bus/truck Mitsi Rosa T44, forklifts ag etc
Not so much in North America. Good US quality rebuild parts here:
6DR50[/b] Engine Overhaul Kit US $ 1979.00
Includes: pistons, cylinder liners, piston rings, piston pins, piston pin retainers,
big end connecting rod bearings, main crankshaft bearings, thrust bearings
camshaft bushings, piston pins/small end rod bushings,
complete engine gasket and seal kit, front crankshaft seal, rear crankshaft seal,
Parts Supply Corporation
4700 118th Avenue
Fennville Michigan 49408 U.S.A.
Phone 269 673 4146

[2NDGOROUND]

CK WITH YOUR LOCAL KOBELCO (GOOGLE " KOBELCO" ) EXCAVATOR DEALER. THESE CAME WITH MITSU DIESEL OF THE SAME FAMILY AND IF THERE WORTH A DAMN SHOULD BE ABLE TO HELP YOU ALSO GOOGLE "ENGINE POWER SOURCE" THEY DEAL IN ALL TYPES OF DIESELS(I DEAL WITH THEM A LOT THANKS TO MY JOB) GOOD LUCK AND MAKE SURE TO KEEP THE OIL CHANGED. I DONT KNOW IF I'D PLAY AROUND TO MUCH AS FAR AS TERMS OF PERFORMANCE NOT BECAUSE IT WONT HANDLE IT BUT I DONT KNOW THAT ENGINE HARD PARTS ARE HIGH(LIKE 3200.00 FOR A NEW CRANKSHAFT)ON THE LATER STUFF AND ITS PROBLY A DRY SLEEVE ENGINE SO NOT TO MANY MACHINE SHOPS WANT TO MESS WITH'EM AT LEAST AROUND HERE ( ALALBAMA)

[JariV]

I jus bought yesterday one of these. A 1978 Dodge stepside 4x4 with auto. Has the Mitsu engine in there with a Schwitzer turbo.

After driving it only for one day I can say that it is lacking smoke and power. Can anybody advise me which screws to turn to add more fuel to it?

[JariV]

Not much conversation here...

Well, anyway: Started to do some mods to the truck and what a difference did a considerably bigger exhaust make. Iused 3,5" pipe and only one freeflow resonator and the tip exits right infront of the rear wheel. Boost gets up to about 18 psi and 100 mph is easy. And I've not yet even started modifying fuel delivery. It's almost lacking smoke, just a really tiny cloud when you slam it. So let's see what happens when it delivers somemore smoke.

I would quesstimate torque to currently be maybe around 350 newtonmeters and ponies around 150-160. But I will make sure of those figures once I have a dynorun behind me. True numbers can vary towards both directions naturally.

[Chump]

If you need more info on them you need to get the Factory Service Manual and the Factory Parts Manual 78-81.

[JariV]

BTW,
how does one add fuel with the original Nippondenso inline pump? Do you need to tear it apart to do that?
What does the vee-shaped adjustable lever in the rear section of the pump in the side does? Where do I get Service Manual or a Repair manual?

[JariV]

Intercooler fitted now. Significant change in behaviour. For the better.