87SEV6

Food for thought. I appreciate all the help from you guys. This little endeavor is nothing I'll be undertaking soon. I just wanted to get some feasible options and you guys have helped me to do just that! Another option I've just recently thought about are the Continental diesels. Little 4-lunger diesels used by the military for various applications such as generators, pump units and the like. They look like the Y112 only with injectors in the place of spark plugs. What piqued my curiosity was one I saw on govliquidation.com that looked to have the same bolt pattern as a TH-400 or 727...not sure which. Anyone heard anything about those? Seems they can be had for a reasonable price too....

I've looked into a 4bt, and I'd have to figure a way to bolt in a GM or Chrysler transmission and transfer case. Which would, in turn lead to an entirely custom driveline. Too rich for my blood. I'm mainly looking for something that'll bolt to the bell housing I have on my 3-speed auto that's already in the truck. The diesels in the Scouts are the SD33s that we've already spoke of in this thread, which looks like the most likely candidate so far.... My only problem with those is parts availability.

Thanks...that is definitely something new to me. Never would've thought the US military would've approved the use of SD33s. Thanks man. You have no idea how much that helped. Now to find an old CJ10a tug.... But is the SD33 a direct bolt-in or would it require custom fab?

I wish it was that common here in the States. I wouldn't know a thing about importing one myself. Anyone know who to talk to about that?

Hi guys! I've attempted to do a little of my own research on converting my 87 V6 3-speed auto to diesel. I've come up with the TD27 being the easiest swap, as it was offered in the Terrano. Problem is, I'm at a loss as to where to get one (or any Nissan diesels for that matter). I've called a few importers in the states, and all they seem to deal with is RB26s, SR20s, and 1 and 2JZGTEs. Y'know, the typical stuff that everyone wants. They all act like I have 4 heads when I ask about the TD27. I'm in Oklahoma, so I don't have to worry about emissions or CARB-mandated crap (THANK GOD!!!). I've also looked into the TD42 and SD33 as candidates. The TD42 was in fact used in UD diesel trucks, which can be found floating around salvage yards from time to time. But the TD42 is huge, and I don't know about it bolting up to the trans. Don't think there's enough room under the hood anyway. As far as I'm aware however, the Patrols overseas use the same trans as ours. The SD33 is around but in VERY small quantities. Seems they get snatched up real quick.... So here I stand, beseeching you all for some info on the elusive-to-me Nissan diesel. Oh yeah, I've searched on here too and produced a little bit but nothing very concise. Who's done a full gas-to-diesel conversion here in the states? I wanna know what you know so as to save me pain and personal anguish.

Just thought it was about time to get on here and say hello. I've had my 1987 Pathfinder for about 4 months now. After putting a fuel pump and ignition module into it, I have all told about $1000 into the truck. It has 210K or so on it and runs splendidly...minus the slight valve train noise....and the slipping 3-speed auto. But those issues aside, it is an excellent truck with a lot of character. I intended it to be an interim vehicle and kinda grew attached to it. Funny how that works...