1979 Ford Bronco Ranger Xlt 5.9 Cummins Turbo Diesel 6bt Conversion on 2040-cars
Bakersfield, California, United States
Body Type:Sport Utility
Engine:5.8L 351Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Tan
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Bronco
Trim: Ranger XLT Sport Utility 2-Door
Drive Type: 4WD
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Convertible
Mileage: 23,938
Sub Model: RangerXLT
Exterior Color: Yellow on White
I am selling my 1979 Ford Bronco RangerXLT with intercooled 5.9l Cummins Turbo Diesel out of a 1993 D250. This truck is a beast and very fun to drive, The truck was originally equipped with a 351m which was removed and installed the Cummins. The diesel has about 128,000 miles on it which is nothing, these engines go 500,000 miles very easily, the turbo functions flawlessly as well as the engine it is very strong running and starts up within a split second. The transmission is a heavy duty c6/New Process 205 transfer case combo with Ford 9" differential. Adapter plate and custom flywheel, starter Purchased From destroked.com for 1800 dollars. If you are planning on doing this conversion yourself let me give you a rundown on what it will take. FIrst off you will need to find a clean 79 Bronco which is going to cost you upwards of 4,000$ for a Decent one then you will need to find a Cummins. The first gen was my choice due to the simplicity of the wiring(no computer involved) so find one from 89-93(92 and 93 being the intercooled version, which mine is) then you are looking at a minimum of 2,000 dollars for the engine(look at the prices on ebay for a used one) then shipping costs arent cheap. Once you have your engine you will need to put all new seals as well as fix the killer dowel pin which is a problem on the 12valves that needs to be adressed before it ruins your engine(if you dont know what it is google it.) You WIll then have to remove all the front grill radiator and everything to be able to slide the engine and tranny in. All the little engineering of motor mounts wiring getting everything put together is very time consuming and all the little parts here and there get very pricy. You need to have an exhaust made. You are looking at a big project which took me almost two months to complete. To have this done for you it will end up costing you over 15,000 dollars. This one is already done and ready to go. I am auctioning it of but I do have a reserve price so if the bidding doesnt get up high enough I will not sell myself short because I dont have to sell it and enjoy driving it. Also this Bronco has the Removable top with sliding side windows on the shell, New Tires and New American Racing rims and enigne has factory block heater so if you live in a really cold area you can plug it in overnight and it will be nice and toasty for you. Happy Bidding
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