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Re: GM Semis
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Originally Posted by factorystock
GMC wasn't the only one with this interesting concept, White Trucks called it a "giesel". This was a 470 cu in gas V8. One premium feature that the White engine had and the GMC gas engines did not have, was the "wet sleeve"
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That there was an idea that didn't pan out! The 'Giesel', sometimes called the 'Mustang VIII', was a small Cummins V-8 diesel modified to run on gasoline. It had lower compression pistons, spark plugs in the injector holes, and a Holley 2 bbl. carburetor. Needless to say it wasn't very efficient and sales were very low. I don't know if the engines were manufactured by Cummins or White. The Giesel was only around for a year or two.
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1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.
Last edited by Bob B.; 05-30-2022 at 01:22 AM.
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