I am rebuilding another M3 and she is about as bad as it gets on condition. Regardless she will be brought back to new condition again, just going to take a lot more work then I was expecting.
So like everything else that has gone wrong, when I busted open the engine it was catastrophic. The pistons were locked tight and the side cylender walls were actually blown apart. Huge holes in the side walls, couldn't believe it was that bad.
So basically I want to try out what the Israelis did with the Detroit diesel 6v53 I believe it was. Does anyone know exactly what is needed to make this happen? Will this engine attach to the original transmission/transcase? Any tricks on clutch linckage? I also want to put power steering on this one to make her easier to turn sitting still or at low speed. Any ideas on what steering box I can use to contact through the clutch and brake linkage, and will fit the arm for the steering knuckle linckage?
Anything from guys is much appreciated to help me figure this mission out. Also if anyone has a pass side front outer bogie arm. The one that connects the bogie to the casting and presses down on the crab legs please let know? I just realized mine was cut for some reason straight down the middle and welded back together on the outside half. Like it was welded while on the vehicle. I thought it broke but it has a straight line cut.
Thanks guys, Mark