1964 C10 Hercules Diesel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ziplock · 04-28-2014, 09:24 AM

Hello fellow diesel fans. I was not aware this section of the board existed.

Little info on the engine. Its a 3.7L Hercules Diesel. VE pump, Original GM application, SM465. Found while looking for a 4bt. Was originally in a Chevy delivery van. Thinking maybe a repower for a 6.2.

Here are a few photos of the build.

Yes, Its painted Cummins Beige, Sue Me!

Little bit of CM modification.

ziplock · 04-28-2014, 09:30 AM

I'm currently running 2.92s out back from an old big block Cadillac. Not real happy with this setup. I would like to find a NV4500 or maybe a 3500.

marvgarr68 · 04-28-2014, 04:35 PM

Kudos. I like setups like this everyone does a Cummins. I like it a lot I went the custom 6.5 route. My build is in this forum as for the trans did you only want a manual? I building a 4l80e full manual no electronics. Awesome job I just love how it came out. Hows the power?

ryanroo · 04-29-2014, 08:26 PM

i know nothing about that little engine, but it sure looks like a heck of a truck. Well done!

superduty_59 · 05-01-2014, 07:38 PM

Cool truck and build. Most lowered trucks run gassers. Nice to see a lowered coal roller!

mooseknuckles · 05-21-2014, 08:45 PM

sweet truck bro!

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-23-2014, 09:11 PM

Awesome truck and great job doing the swap!

ziplock · 07-22-2014, 12:41 PM

Thanks Dudes! I recently swapped in a NV4500 out of a 92. Upgraded to the hydro clutch (very easy) and love it. Having the extra gear is awesome on the highway. I still lug pretty hard from 2nd to 3rd. Ive got the 3200 governor spring I need to install along with turning up the power screw. We will see if that helps any. If not I will look into replacing the gears in the rear over the winter.

mooseknuckles · 07-22-2014, 06:53 PM

this truck is super cool!

1972RedNeck · 07-23-2014, 09:17 PM

You have a pyro, correct?

What turbo does it have?

1972RedNeck · 07-23-2014, 09:22 PM

Ignore

dieseldude4bt · 07-24-2014, 11:13 AM

What intercooler are you using? Do you have any pic's of it?
I would like to put one on my truck and still have room for an AC condenser and leave the battery where it is.

ziplock · 07-28-2014, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieseldude4bt

What intercooler are you using? Do you have any pic's of it?
I would like to put one on my truck and still have room for an AC condenser and leave the battery where it is.

Its a Garrett that came with the engine. Its mounted in front of the radiator on the backside of the core support. I cant seem to find the pictures i took while i was installing it. But here it is.

it measures roughly 24"X11"X3"

angrymanhands · 08-21-2014, 10:34 PM

I like this. What's the power like? I'm in the process of gathering information for a swap. Right now I'm considering a 4bt, but I haven't put money on anything yet.

04-28-2014, 09:24 AM	#1
ziplock Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 65	1964 C10 Hercules Diesel Hello fellow diesel fans. I was not aware this section of the board existed. Little info on the engine. Its a 3.7L Hercules Diesel. VE pump, Original GM application, SM465. Found while looking for a 4bt. Was originally in a Chevy delivery van. Thinking maybe a repower for a 6.2. Here are a few photos of the build. Yes, Its painted Cummins Beige, Sue Me! Little bit of CM modification.

04-28-2014, 09:30 AM	#2
ziplock Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 65	Re: 1964 C10 Hercules Diesel I'm currently running 2.92s out back from an old big block Cadillac. Not real happy with this setup. I would like to find a NV4500 or maybe a 3500.

04-28-2014, 04:35 PM	#3
marvgarr68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kingman az Posts: 573	Re: 1964 C10 Hercules Diesel Kudos. I like setups like this everyone does a Cummins. I like it a lot I went the custom 6.5 route. My build is in this forum as for the trans did you only want a manual? I building a 4l80e full manual no electronics. Awesome job I just love how it came out. Hows the power? __________________ 1976 k20, 350 built, 44/14 axles 1968 c10 6.5 turbo diesel,t5 trans 1977 gmc c3500 dually, crew, 4-53t, 5&3 trans http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591188

04-29-2014, 08:26 PM	#4
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 1964 C10 Hercules Diesel i know nothing about that little engine, but it sure looks like a heck of a truck. Well done! __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

05-01-2014, 07:38 PM	#5
superduty_59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mount Victory, Ohio Posts: 101	Re: 1964 C10 Hercules Diesel Cool truck and build. Most lowered trucks run gassers. Nice to see a lowered coal roller!

05-21-2014, 08:45 PM	#6
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: 1964 C10 Hercules Diesel sweet truck bro! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

05-23-2014, 09:11 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1964 C10 Hercules Diesel Awesome truck and great job doing the swap! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-22-2014, 12:41 PM	#8
ziplock Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 65	Re: 1964 C10 Hercules Diesel Thanks Dudes! I recently swapped in a NV4500 out of a 92. Upgraded to the hydro clutch (very easy) and love it. Having the extra gear is awesome on the highway. I still lug pretty hard from 2nd to 3rd. Ive got the 3200 governor spring I need to install along with turning up the power screw. We will see if that helps any. If not I will look into replacing the gears in the rear over the winter.

07-22-2014, 06:53 PM	#9
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: 1964 C10 Hercules Diesel this truck is super cool! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

07-23-2014, 09:17 PM	#10
1972RedNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Townsend MT Posts: 1,725	Re: 1964 C10 Hercules Diesel You have a pyro, correct? What turbo does it have?

07-23-2014, 09:22 PM	#11
1972RedNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Townsend MT Posts: 1,725	Re: 1964 C10 Hercules Diesel Ignore

07-24-2014, 11:13 AM	#12
dieseldude4bt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Co Posts: 412	Re: 1964 C10 Hercules Diesel What intercooler are you using? Do you have any pic's of it? I would like to put one on my truck and still have room for an AC condenser and leave the battery where it is. __________________ 63 k20 with cummins 4bt, owned sence 1982

08-21-2014, 10:34 PM	#14
angrymanhands Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: West Allis, WI Posts: 10	Re: 1964 C10 Hercules Diesel I like this. What's the power like? I'm in the process of gathering information for a swap. Right now I'm considering a 4bt, but I haven't put money on anything yet.



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