This project started a couple of years ago. The goal is to get it driveable as soon as we can.
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I have a 61 wagon that I put on 77 waggy frame. Wheel base is close, the waggy is 1.5" longer if I remember right. The rear track width is the same, but the front waggy axle is a little wider, but still a lot better than full size truck. I centered the rear axle in the rear wheelwell and it ran the front of the frame out about 2" longer than the stock frame. Waggy frame is lon in the rear, I cut down to fit inside body. Next time I would remove panel below tailgate so frame was not disturbed, and aftermarket fsj parts could be used. The waggy frame has a saddle tank on the inboard drivers side of the frame, the body has a body mounted tank, easy dual tank set up. Keep in mind the locations of the diffs, waggys came with left and right drop in front, and center or right in the rear.I also have a Willys wagon that I'd like to put a diesel in. The Cummins seems like the ultimate engine, if it's practical in this application. The consensus (at least among those who havn't tried) seems to be that its too heavy for the suspension and too powerful for the drivetrain. Is that why you used the Gladiator chassis? Has anyone done it using the original chassis? Any other chassis that work well?
If I have to change the chassis, I'd like to use a Scout II/Traveller. It has the same track as the Willys. The wheelbase should be adjusted, but I've heard of people doing it with a stock Scout II chassis even though it's 4" too short. The Scout even has the right wheel stud pattern. Most important, I already have several Scouts and none of the bodies are worth restoring.
On the other hand, are there any engines other than the Cummins that work with the original chassis? Everything I have lying around is either too big (Mercedes om352, Detroit 4-53) or probably too small ( Mazda, Mercedes om636)
I'd like to hear from anyone who's done any variation on the diesel-into-Willys wagon theme.
I also have a Willys wagon that I'd like to put a diesel in. The Cummins seems like the ultimate engine, if it's practical in this application. The consensus (at least among those who havn't tried) seems to be that its too heavy for the suspension and too powerful for the drivetrain. Is that why you used the Gladiator chassis? Has anyone done it using the original chassis?
I've had 6 Willys wagon at one time or another and installed 250 chevy , 350 chevy, 351 cleveland (wifes car), 460 lincoln and 454 big blocks in them for people. Once above the 350 range I would box the frame with 3/16 th steel.