new engine for TL22

[Frank H]

Helle friends,

it is long time ago since I wrote last here on terraengbil.net.

Now I am working on plans again to bring my TL22 back to live and I'm wondering if there is a coeval Volvo diesel engine to replace the original A6.

I prefer a inline 6 cylinder Volvo engine like the TD40(that's the only i now), but it's a bit to new.

The power, size and capacity is what I like.

 

Any suggestions? Pros ans cons?

 

With kindest regards,

Frank

[54ekstrom]

Hi.

 

Are you determined to get a diesel? I don't know about many suitable engines, but I suppose there may be half-modern ones from transport vehicles (vans of different descriptions) or smallish lorries. The problem may be size and weight, even if the A6  is pretty hefty as it is. I think there was an WV inline 6 diesel available in their LT3X series, but they are probably obsolete now.

 

If you could accept a petrol engine, I guess the Volvo B30 might be an alternative, an inline 6 of 3 litres displacement and about 130 HP. Still in use in some military vehicles in Sweden today.

 

Cheers

/Rickard

[Frank H]

Dear Rickard,

thank you for your thoughts...

yes, I'd like to convert into a "classic" diesel - specially into a classic one Volvo-made...

My wish is not to choose by torque or highest output...

 

Kindest regards,

Frank

[54ekstrom]

Hi!

I don't know the TD40 personally, but it seems to match the power level OK and seems to be within reasonable weight span etc. It may be a suitable alternative. There may be Perkins engines available that should be suitable, too; they seem to produce several different models for vehicles since a long time.

 

There are also a number of american cars (SUV's) with V8 diesels that probably would fit, but they may be a bit more on the "modern" side; I suspect you want a proper engine with a mechanical injection pump.

 

It may be a challenge to find something that matches the A6 for low-speed torque, unless you go for an engine that has a similar displacement.