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03-30-2008, 02:29 AM
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Detroit diesel in a 60-66
I am looking for any info on this. Did gm install the 3-53 at the factory. I would like to get some pics or maybe what parts to get together for the swap. I am looking for a power plant option for my 62 and want something different. I am a diesel tech so I thought why not a diesel. If anyone has some help that would be great.
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03-30-2008, 06:47 AM
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Re: Detroit diesel in a 60-66
i don't have any info for you but am very interested. you gonna put a lil huffer on that thing?
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03-30-2008, 05:23 PM
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Re: Detroit diesel in a 60-66
No 10-30 C-series trucks,but P-series/stepVan had a diesel available.I think it was later,but StepVans came with 4BT Cummins mated to TH400s and would be a bolt-in.Search for threads on diesels in early GMs here.There have been a few conversions.I like the idea,too,and would like to do it sometime.I have a 300hp Peninsular Marine 6.5TD in my`92 that I may just part to do this swap into my`71 K/10.It`s mated to a NV4500.
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04-16-2008, 06:18 AM
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Re: Detroit diesel in a 60-66
There is a 64 4x4 with diesel on you tube.
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04-17-2008, 11:33 PM
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Re: Detroit diesel in a 60-66
check out www.4btswaps.com and go to the "other engine swaps" board. Theres lots of good info on there.
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04-18-2008, 01:56 AM
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Re: Detroit diesel in a 60-66
that's cool. i need to start another project!
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04-18-2008, 03:34 AM
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Re: Detroit diesel in a 60-66
the Gama Goats used by the US Army had 3-53s mated to a gm 4 speed truck tranny (not sure if it was the sm420 or sm465).
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04-18-2008, 03:44 AM
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Re: Detroit diesel in a 60-66
That's a cool video. You just cant beat the sound of and old Detroit 2-stroker!
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04-18-2008, 03:49 AM
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Re: Detroit diesel in a 60-66
GMC used a converted gas engine in the larger trucs around that time called a toroflow diesel. Not very reliable , prone to blown head gaskets. They were used mostly in the tilt cabs.
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04-18-2008, 12:28 PM
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Re: Detroit diesel in a 60-66
Cool vid fubar thanks for sharing, that Detroit sounds wicked cool in that truck!!
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04-26-2008, 04:30 AM
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Re: Detroit diesel in a 60-66
I wonder if you could squeeze a silver 92 into a 73-80 model????
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04-26-2008, 04:48 AM
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Re: Detroit diesel in a 60-66
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04-27-2008, 02:29 AM
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Re: Detroit diesel in a 60-66
i was cruisin around this site and i saw a pic of a 60's chevy or gmc truck that said detroit diesel on the drivers side fender
i just cant remember where i saw the pic
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