[capturedbyrobots]

Hiya,
I've been here for awhile, modded my camper to get better mpg (cut off the class c sleeper). I tour the US and needed a big vehicle for my robot rock band.

Well, I gotta get rid if my ol 72 camper.
Low comp on one cyl, already did 2 valve jobs over the years, engine is tired.

So, looking into step vans or panel vans,
Saw one with the deutz engine mated to an e350 ford tranny.

I hear that the deutz are one of the most reliable diesels around.
Mostly I'm looking for a good chassis and engine combo so I can eventually strip off the body and make a new aerodynamic body. Step van seems like a good base for that.

So my question is whether anyone has experience with these powerplants.
I know parts might not be as easy to find on the road, but if the engine is that good, what engine parts would I really need?

Thx!