Ok I'm after a diesel crank but not right now as I'm still working things out with my new job and money is a bit scarce but I wanna know what the LD28 came in. I know it was found in the NIssan Patrol around 1980 I think but don't know what it looks like.

Does anyone have an photo's of what these things look like, This is gonna be part of my L engine build up so would be good for future reference. Thanks

Gav240z,

are you sure it is a Patrol engine for Australia. I was of the opinion that SD33 series was the Australian engine and the LD28 was an importer supplied engine out of the taxies/LAURELS.

Just an opinion

Steve:classic:

Not sure but was under the impression.

Just for reference if anyone can also say what they can be found in for USA model cars that would be great info too.

texasz,

I know Nissan made a few early Maximas with the diesel motor in them. Try looking for one of those. Otherwise, you'd be looking for a pick-up truck with a diesel motor, or a delivery truck of some sort.

What Steve said: The diesel patrols in Oz used a SD33.

FWIW I've seen a few LD28s for sale in W.A. so they are obtainable.

hey gav, im pretty sure stewart wilkins rallying has one in sydney.

i think sjcurtis is right on that one, not locally imported into Aus.

kmack,

Do you happen to know what year(s) this was in the Maxima?

texasz,

It was during the early 80's, like '80-'83. It's the old square body style back when the Maximas were rear-wheel drive cars. They were a hell of a lot of fun to drive back then. Although I've never driven the diesel version.

Hi,

what is the reason why you want to go for a diesel crank in the L 28 and what else do you have to change to reach your targets?

Thanks for the explications in advance

Rolf

Like Doehring, I too would like a good explanation of what the benefit of an LD28 crank is. I have an "82 L28 with an F54 block that I'm going to rebuild with an N42 head and put in my 240Z and would like to know what difference the LD28 crank would make since I will already have it taken apart. I am planning on keeping everything else stock in the engine (i.e. no over boring).

Anyone? I'd really like to know what the benefits are...