I know you probably heard this a thousand times but God man I wish I could have grew up with a dad like you. Great natural teacher. I appreciate the work and the time that you put into this video.

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you very much! I just want him to be capable but I really appreciate the kind words it means a lot!

Nice work both by dad and son. Cute little guy assisting his father, looks great❤

@generalprinciple5921

4 ай бұрын

Thank you but not so little anymore.

I want an ounce of your knowledge.. kids lucky to have a dad to teach him a trade Awesome build bud

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Elijah Jenkins thanks. That’s very kind! He’s a quick learner.

hands down to you my man for having this kid doing something productive and not being playing stupid video games

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. he’s awesome and way more intelligent than I was at his age! Probably from his mother.

great that you include you son. Kids today seem to not know much of anything related to mechanical.

@generalprinciple5921

4 ай бұрын

Thank you . We do try!

Wow super cool really got the gears turning in my head and the little Gearhead looked like he'd been doing that for years.

@generalprinciple5921

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Planning VW tdi swap for it next but the little Kubota,s been good though.

Dude! Subscribed at "made it with a router with a carbide bit and a cutoff wheel." This right here is the real deal, people..

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Well thx but..... probably more like dumb luck!

@zrxdoug

3 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 Luck is what you make of your choices..and it definitely ain't dumb in this case. :-)

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Well a girls gotta try

@trashman1694

Жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 😂

Excellent to see Stevie in action

@generalprinciple5921

12 күн бұрын

thank you

Very nice, great job there, so good to see the little guy so involved, he will always remember those times, don't forget to give us a follow up on this truck

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Gary Butler yes I’m going to do a video on it soon., remove shim from the injector pump, hard boost lines and possibly gear change.

I worked for a company that does small fabrications, we did alot of power steering rack conversions for old muscle cars. There guys would bring us there prototypes and we would refine them and pretty them up for there kits. This would be a great conversion kit for you and them. They have full machine shop and high power laser cutter as well as pressbrakes . Love to see guys tinkering and kids doing stuff other than video games. People way underestimate kids abilities. plenty of these motors about.

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t see your post but thank you very much. I just try and find ways to get things done with what I have, but thanks a lot!

Awesome build love the fact that you have your kiddo out there with you.

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! He’s awesome!

I like the way you work with your son brother that reminds me when I was young and working with my dad

@generalprinciple5921

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I only have one shot it so I’m gonna try.

Great video. And great way to spend quality time with your kids; teaching them some real useful life skills! 😁👍👍👍

@generalprinciple5921

7 ай бұрын

Well thank you. He’s developed more skill than I had at his age !

Who Ever is doing the camera work, is doing a great job. Stevie really gets in there and takes charge.👍👍👍👍👍

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

GrumpyG yes it’s my wife the furer. She does a great job and so does Stevie is take ten of him.

Having fun and at the end, a daily driver that you know is built well

I love this reminds of younger days watching learning being tutored by my father great absolutely love it

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Thank a lot! He’s a great kid and really sharp.

I used that Traveler Oil from Tractor Supply for 7 years & 500,000 miles in my 12.7 Detroit. It is a quality product

@generalprinciple5921

Жыл бұрын

Ok tusk you very much I will look into it

that was truly amazing ,, it restored my faith in humanity ,, there are some very smart people in this world !!

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Well thx but I don’t think I’m one! Good luck.

Love seeing your sons involved, outstanding father for 👍

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you that means a lot!!

that is a awesome build!!

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Father and mini me at work there lol Well done boys! Just vectored into this tractor motor to truck swap. I'm sure it's been going on for years, but good idea for sure. Keep up the good wrenching!

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the poor guy! Thx we’ve enjoyed it.

Outstanding I’ve put the same engine into the sa200 lincloln welder

This is more than a truck. This machine is being built by a real man. Think, he has his son, by his side, learning the very best of what it is to be genius. There really are 2 types of people put there. Those who turn away, and those who go that distance. The globe of young men would benefit to witness this video, for not just this cool truck, but to have an example of healthy masculinity.

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

Weeell I don’t know about all that. I’m just trying to prepare him for life and be able to do for himself. But thank you very much for the very nice comment. Good luck!

Great video.. I see the boy doing a 6nz swap in a ford one day ... Not afraid to get in there and do it ... Good job guys ...

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

sundance561 thank you very much! He’s a big time help to me!

Great Father/Son project. Hats off to you guys for trying it. Ive always wanted to put a small 3 cylinder Yanmar or Kubota in one of those 4x4 Japanese mini trucks. They've got 660cc 3 cylinder gas engines in them and they run fine with that but c'mon...a diesel would be way cooler. Mini trucks look a little goofy at first but if you lift them a few inches and put some lights etc on them..man they can be pretty sweet. Road legal in Canada too. Dont think so in the in the States though. Anyway, great video. Cheers from Windsor Ontario Canada.

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah sounds like a cool idea. Thank you very much. Stay warm .

Definitely gonna subscribe to your channel

Awesome, I love it.

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

warm sunshine thanks!

I wish I had this as a kid

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Great Job

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Heck of a good job.

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Well thanks! A girl can only try.

Gentlemen my respect

@generalprinciple5921

5 ай бұрын

Thanks

Would of love to do that with a son of mine! Glad you did

@generalprinciple5921

4 ай бұрын

I really enjoy doing this stuff with my son . It’s real gift from god. We just pulled VW 1.9l tdi to reporter this same truck. I’ll have get the video out. Thanks

Nice goob making the engine Plat by hand

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Wyatt Wyatt thanks!

Good job. I got FD35T fom nissan and i have crazy idea swap it in to 94 4runner..Your video helps..thanks.

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Puberty good luck

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Man this is cool 👌🏻

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It was a fun project.

You put your stamp on that kid! Damn!

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

But He has his mothers feet

steve and stevey ... i frickin love it yyou guys rock

@generalprinciple5921

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! We’ve moved built a new shop and have had head gasket trouble with the ranger but getting back to it soon.

@FirstGendodgegarage

Жыл бұрын

hell yeah brother , im from canada ... looking forward to more of your videos i subscribed...., ive just recently done a 4wd conversion myself in my 1986 dodge ram

@generalprinciple5921

Жыл бұрын

Awssome! Yeah done a few of those myself. Good luck with it.

Thank you for the video, love seeing a father and son making memories. How's the mpg going on far?

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Tim R thank you! I did a mileage update video but I am running 30mpg pretty steady

You're doing the right thing! Keep.it.up and then us common folk can do.it.

@generalprinciple5921

Жыл бұрын

Well thx but if I can do it anyone can.

The street legal tractor. Most of these old diesels before 1994 are pretty slow, the Cummins had the P-Pump & ford Turboed the idi in 1993-1994 as a factory option. Got a 1993 NA & she loves my diluted waste engine oil, it’s a little most sooty, but she loves it. It’s a summer fuel only tho cuz it’s so thick even after 10-25% gas dilution, & ventilation.

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I do the same thing plus a lot of vegetable oil.

I can't believe how that adapter plate came out with only a drill press and grinder. What would you be producing if you had a machine shop? You know Stevie is going to want to drive it as soon as he gets his license?

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Well thanks but I think I might have got a little lucky and Stevie already drive it and many other thing around our property and does a pretty good job!

Great video what clutch and flywheel did you use, and did you use the stock ranger bell housing? I’m considering diesel swapping mine

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

I used the stock ranger 3.0l clutch , the kubota flywheel but milled off the step and the Ranger bell housing. You might consider a VW tdi there good kits available. I’m considering that myself. Good luck.

Personally I rather enjoyed your choice of tunes, can't go wrong with southern rock, accompanied by excellent Blues in my opinion. So that leads me to have to ask you how the little engine that could turned out? Being a firm believer in dinosaur juice, with a slight increase off just a few cubic inches. 2003 F250 XLT 7.3, closing in on 400,000 unmolested miles with hardly any repairs of major components. HIPO, few sensors hi pressure oil line from hips to passenger head. Cam sensor on recall, water pump, 2 power steering hydrostatic booster pumps, radiator, heater core, 6 sets cooper at tires, 1 set of shocks, 1 set front pads, couple headlight changes, too dam many batteries, and FoMoCo glow plugs w/ wiring harness valve cover gaskets. Not too mention bout half million gallons of dinosaurs juice consisting of 15/45 T4 Rotella, with salsa verdie pumped regularly average 18.9 mpg. She ain't no 1000 lb torque monster, but then she's been paid for longer than the new ones will ever live even with heart transplants every 4 to 5 years.lol You do very nice planning, and prep work, very impressive, but have you made a point of discussing that aspect of being most important part of anything one does other than getting a glass of water. Otherwise one will constantly be chasing one's own tail round in a redundant circle that never ends. Firm believer in the 6 P's myself, and works great if you work it, but can't be upset if you don't.

@generalprinciple5921

Жыл бұрын

I agree I love my music and try to plan out my work. The little motor turned out pretty good doesn’t have a ton of power but hey it not that bad

good dad. if a kid shows an interest & aptitude (never force them) they can make some good $ & have fun working on cars too. p.s. important to give em praise when he does good job

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. He’s an awesome kid! He’s already got a real good feel for it all.

@saltpepper1894

3 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 happy for ya proud dad! lots of other dads out there need some lessons

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s a real shame . I think it’s a down fall of our country.

@saltpepper1894

3 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 maybe mentor kids that need father figure to work on cars etc.... you seem to have patience / understanding for it. can be very rewarding. If young guys need to get out of their fam house theres an option called #vanlife ...check it out on youtube vids. can help a lot ppl by building vans to live in ;)

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Weeell I have my times of good and bad but I try.

Do a video where you take it to wal mart for an oil and filter change. Lmao ask them if they have plugs for it..

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

That might just screw ME up..

Kubota Engine Will last 1 to 2 million miles Or over 100 000 hours. That is the key advantage vs other gas or diesel engines. Simple and works over time. Great job.

@generalprinciple5921

Жыл бұрын

Well I’m hoping so. Thank you.

@generalprinciple5921

Жыл бұрын

Thanks we like them too.

Cool swap! Have you modified the pump internals yet?

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

GoNorth I didn’t modify any of the internals. Probably....won’t.

@gonorthoffgrid1786

4 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 ill have to find my notes but theres a spring that can be replaced that really helps acceleration

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Go North I do need to put a different spring in it for a little more RPM.

*KUBOTA adalah mesin Diesel yang sangat kuat dan awet, tidak heran mesin ini didesain khusus untuk perahu.*

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve always liked them.

Boost alone will not give you more power - you have to turn up the injector pump.

@generalprinciple5921

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Thanks we’ve turn up the fuel and rpm. Thx.

I've got a 77 lincoln town coup that needs a diesel conversion the gas 460 is so expensive to run car has sat for years awaiting a good choice ironblock diesel setup and shop to do it.needs a bus engine installed in it.

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! A 4or 6 bt Cummins would be ideal.

Thank you for the great video. I am doing a v2203 swap into my Willy’s. I want to use serpentine belt system. What serpentine pulley did you use on the water pump? Did you require any modifications for the harmonic balancer to fit to the crank?

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

I used the ranger pulley for the water pump I had to lengthen it with a piece of pipe and re drill the holes . The harmonic balance was a little tight , but no modifications needed.

@peterbrouwer143

2 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 thanks very much

Awesome swap Steve !!! What kinda fuel mileage are your getting now that you've had it going for a while ????

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m getting 32 about all the time.

@okeechobeejoe2868

2 жыл бұрын

Well I think thats pretty good mileage,...... if I'm correct most of the Rangers only get about 15mpg ? Thanks for sharing Sir

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

You bet . Thank you.

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

You bet. Thank you.

What did you have to do for the fuel tank? I read that the regular gas ones are galvanized and the diesel ones need to not be galvanized? Did you have to change the fuel lines?

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

No sir I used that stock plastic tank. I’ve working on lots of trucks and tanks themselves are always the same. It’s the pumps that can be different.

My only question is what transmission did you pair it with?,I've been wanting to do a swap and this seems to be the most inexpensive route

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

I used the stock ranger 3.0l 5 spd trans I won’t pretend to remember the model number but I believe it would be easy to find. If you do it used the better / later model kubota DI engine . Good luck

If I delete power brakes, delete power steering and delete Ac it would be an easier swap if I just buy the adapter plate + make my own engine mounts. Is that a good idea ?

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

gurjinder singh yes it’s would. if you are willing to do without those things

Where do I go if I want my engine swapped ? Any mechanic shop?? I have the 02 2wd 2.3L Ranger with 4.10 gears

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Cutta_Campaign call around to some local shops and see if they can help. Good luck!

Всё супер, вот так должны дети проводить время.

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry I can’t translate. English only

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got it now. Sorry. Yes sir I agree. Thank you very much.

what clutch and flywheel did you use?

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Dylan's Outdoors TV I used the stock kubota flywheel with the step cut off and the stock ranger clutch

Would you ever do this again?

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. But I’d use a direct injection motor or VW 1.9tdi but I’m not disappointed with what I’ve got.

What did you use for adapter from engine to transmission

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

I hand built one from 3/4” aluminum.

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Weeeell I’m sorry but was a one off hand built adapter. Many many hours in it. I’m not making them to sell but there are some out there for sale. Good luck!

I think you should also swap with a high speed diff

@generalprinciple5921

Жыл бұрын

That was part of the plan. Possibly a 3.23 but I’ve been enjoying the 3.73 in the mountains right now.

Oh, one of the bigger engines.

@generalprinciple5921

6 ай бұрын

I kinda wish but this is what I had on hand and it’s not doing to bad except maybe could do a little better on mileage. Doing 30 mpg all the time. When time permits might do a VW tdi swap.

@dennisyoung4631

6 ай бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 I meant,”one of the bigger Kubota engines.” Have seen a lot of smaller ones being used in vehicles recently.

@generalprinciple5921

6 ай бұрын

Yeah but it seams the larger ones are harder to come by on the used market and the v2203 is pretty popular.

@dennisyoung4631

6 ай бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 no, meant 3 cylinder items of ~ 20 hp. The 2203 is about twice that powerful when normally aspirated, as well as having much more displacement compared to, say, a 722 or 903.

@generalprinciple5921

6 ай бұрын

Well the v2203 I have is an older indirectly injected one that made i think 33hp n/a.

Can I get the part number for the vacuum pump and bracket that came with pump? Oh and did it come from a 7.3idi or powerstroke? Thanks

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

skyraiderjet it just is a replacement for a 7.3 power stroke. I don’t have this exact part number any more. I built the bracket. I hope this helps!

@skyraiderjet

3 жыл бұрын

General Principle thanks how did you make the bracket?

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

skyraiderjet man I had to just figure it out as I went. Sorry I can’t be more definitive, but it’s really just mounting it however you have to for your particular set up.

@skyraiderjet

3 жыл бұрын

General Principle Oh and how did you purge the fuel tank and lines of gasoline so that there’s no gas and diesel mixing? And you said you used the stock motor mounts, did you modify them or rearrange them?

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

skyraiderjet I put diesel in it and pumped diesel through the lines. I used the stock mounts. I built engine mounts to go to the stock mounts

want more power make a water bubbler mix 20 to 30% alcohol or methanol the rest water , watch it come alive i made one for my M/B 300SD wow climbing hills was fun and had to back off on the accelerator pedal to stay around the speed limit of 65 , getting to 80 90 mph was a piece of cake , you can also add a propane system but more expensive , if you need to know how to make the bubbler system let me know

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks might do that. I’ve had so experience with I.

For the next video we turn this 03 Volkswagen golf into a Porsche 911

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t even spell Porsche!

@masonlee6878

3 жыл бұрын

Man, quit lying, you build Swiss family Robinson style tree houses with full-on patios in your sleep 😂😅😂 You wake up to your family asking if you had been on the Ambien again... You walk out to the front yard and see a 60 ft tall 3 mile long roller coaster.... 😂😅😂😅

I need a Ford ranger transmission plat so I can put my tdi in but I can’t find anything

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Ogle it .ther in a company that makes it . I’m sorry I can’t remember their name

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

I found it ! ..... I think. TD conversions. Good luck.

What's the top speed with that motor in that truck

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

80 rung out with the gears that I have now

@matthewoetting3909

3 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 oh nice I was looking at putting one of those in a sand rail to see how it did

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

The direct injection model is better. Plus you can get more stink out of a vw diesel.

Do yourself a favor, swap out your vacuum break booster for a Hydro-boost unit! have a look at this boost controller, I had one on my Diesel Volkswagen, www.boostvalve.com/catalog.html

No need for to say to much its already been said ! What is the hp thks

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Weeelll .... only guessing at about 60ish with this IDI motor.

shuda dropped a Ford 2.3 turbo engine in if you want power

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

I really really like power gut it was built mostly for mileage

@saltpepper1894

3 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 i have an 89 Turbo (factory option) dodge caravan with wood grain lol

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Rockin the mini van!

Adding boost without adding fuel is pointless, unless it's already running rich.

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

I understand and I’ve added some fuel very little though. It runs quiet a bit hard with boost.

@sylentxtinction2097

4 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 - that's because your injection is timed for normal aspiration. Lift the idle by 100rpm and back th timing off a half degree at a time until it smooths out, then add a half degree back.

@2000freefuel

3 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 more fuel and advancing the timing a smidgen will help too.

music sucks and too loud.

@generalprinciple5921

Жыл бұрын

Well.. thanks for your time.