5.7 olds diesel cj7 crazy or not

[twiggys cj7]

ok yall i need intelligent input from non bolt on guys i want to put a diesel in my rusty CJ7 i have the parts to put a 5.7 olds diesel 700r4 231 combo in my jeep im broke but have lots of parts and junk layn around i also have a turbo for a 6.5 and a turned up injection pump for a 5.7 i just want to hear what yall think im crazy or brilliant i want to hear it also have fullsize chevy axles with lockers front and rear im thinkin about usin same as before its free
thanks
mike
cheers

 

[mylittlecj5]

IMO, if you wanna go with a diesel, go with a 4BT. Fits better, lighter, and it will make some terrific torque at low RPMs. I wouldn't waste my time with the Olds engine. Free or not.

The axles might be a different story. Depending on what they are from and what shape they are in, of course. And what you want to do with the rig afterwards.

 

[CJ]

NO way on the 5.7l olds diesel. They had so many problems it was unbelievable!

 

[cursedsoul]

Exactly. It wouldn't last long.
Well I'm not rejecting it flat out. Give it a second thought.

 

[CJ]

Here is a video I found of a diesel Jeep for ya...

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[twiggys cj7]

i appreciate the input i wish i had the money for a 4bt but i dont it still might get the 350 out of my blazer which had enough power to shred the gears in my 12 bolt and the blazer will get a 455 olds i have sittin around but the wifes jeep is gettin the attention right now
i still might try it just to do it i hear arp studs hold the heads down good
later yall
thanks
mike