Diesel crank

[Patcon]

This should have an LD28 crank if someone is close to it. I'm sure it will be cheap a couple of hundred dollars. Pull the engine and scrap the rest...

https://www.copart.com/lot/57678294/clean-title-1981-datsun-810-co-denver

[EuroDat]

That would bd a good find. Don't see any photos of the engine so I'm wondering: Does it still have the engine???

[Patcon]

1 hour ago, EuroDat said:

That would bd a good find. Don't see any photos of the engine so I'm wondering: Does it still have the engine???

I'm sure it still has the engine because it would sit higher without it. But I thought the same thing. They say diesel but it would be nice to see the engine for confirmation. If someone is close enough they can go by and inspect it.

[Zed Head]

I might have found a clue.  Picture 15 in the BaT listing below.  The gas cars don't seem to have anything there.

p.s. apparently you can reVIN your car with a label maker in Colorado.

https://www.classic.com/veh/1981-datsun-810-maxima-jn1hu01sxbt004519-n3yxe6p/

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-datsun-maxima-2/

[Zed Head]

You guys probably knew that already.  I imagined a question about the veracity of the Copart ad for some reason.

Are diesel cranks still a thing?  

[Yarb]

My stroker has the diesel crank. Came out of the “Patrol” in New Zealand.

[Zed Head]

If I lived in the Denver area I'd probably buy that engine car and resell the crankshaft.  Seems worth the effort.  Easy money.

 

 

Edited October 14 by Zed Head

[Yarb]

A little pricey. Paid $1100 for mine

[Patcon]

Diesel cranks are $1800 or more these days. $1,100 is a good price.

I figure even if the car cost $500 with fees. Sell the crank. Might be able to sell the head too. Take the car for scrap for $200 - 300...