Toro Flow Diesel - what do you think? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

andyh1956 · 11-19-2010, 01:26 AM

so the "toro flow" diesel is a 53 series? nothing at all wrong with a 53 Detroit. "53" means 53 cu in per cyl. they are two stroke, no intake valves with unit style injectors. they are wet liners, and the military even had some with aluminum blocks. i don't know about the inline engines but the v6s were available turbo charged. i would love to hear you drive by in that truck hauling a '64 back to the house! keep us posted!
andy

duallyjams · 11-19-2010, 09:16 AM

With today diesel tech you can make it run better today then when it was new.Look at the few changes you can make to the GMC v6 that makes a big difference in how it runs.

GMCMG · 11-20-2010, 01:23 AM

Sorry it took so long, but here are some pics. Unfortunately, it is only an implement bed - tilt, but no rollback. So that knocks it down the desire a little bit for me, but I'm still giving it serious thought. It is a custom cab! Anyway, on to the photos:

11-19-2010, 01:26 AM	#1
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: Toro Flow Diesel - what do you think? so the "toro flow" diesel is a 53 series? nothing at all wrong with a 53 Detroit. "53" means 53 cu in per cyl. they are two stroke, no intake valves with unit style injectors. they are wet liners, and the military even had some with aluminum blocks. i don't know about the inline engines but the v6s were available turbo charged. i would love to hear you drive by in that truck hauling a '64 back to the house! keep us posted! andy

11-19-2010, 09:16 AM	#2
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Toro Flow Diesel - what do you think? With today diesel tech you can make it run better today then when it was new.Look at the few changes you can make to the GMC v6 that makes a big difference in how it runs. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

11-20-2010, 01:23 AM	#3
GMCMG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Center, MO Posts: 121	Re: Toro Flow Diesel - what do you think? Sorry it took so long, but here are some pics. Unfortunately, it is only an implement bed - tilt, but no rollback. So that knocks it down the desire a little bit for me, but I'm still giving it serious thought. It is a custom cab! Anyway, on to the photos: Attached Images __________________ GMCMG 1964 GMC 1/2 ton LWB project - 1982 GMC 6.2 diesel engine/suspension donor - 1966 Chevy 3/4 ton frame/doors/fenders donor - tons of parts - cause you can't build a truck without 4 of everything! 2001 3/4HD Duramax Diesel extended cab lwb4x4 1984 Chevy C30 6.2 diesel lift truck (project) 1962 GMC w/5 lugs, 350/350 auto (was for parts, but couldn't bring myself to do it!) glascock.m@hotmail.com



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