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hewittca · 01-16-2018, 03:30 PM

Very cool project. I love seeing stuff like this.

superdav · 12-04-2019, 10:07 PM

Randallsauto93 · 03-13-2020, 04:31 PM

I started this project when I was 16 in my Dad's shop. 11 years later, now that I live 2 hours away it has been a real pain trying to get any progress on this project. I recently purchased a property with a nice sized shop, So I loaded it up & took it home with me! Now I can really start making progress. Thanks for following along.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-16-2018, 04:28 PM

Nice work! Have you called inline tube for your brake lines?

https://www.inlinetube.com/

STOCKISH · 01-16-2018, 06:01 PM

Super cool! nice work

sweetk30 · 01-16-2018, 11:06 PM

funny my buddys truck with early ext slave 4500 works just fine with stock hydro master .

**BlueBullet** · 01-17-2018, 12:21 AM

Cool build I'm in!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-17-2018, 12:22 AM

We used a stock chevy master on my brother's V30 when we put a NV4500 in it. The master gave out after 3 months. We then went to a dodge master because we had a heavier than stock pressure plate load in it.

jhama78 · 01-22-2018, 08:09 PM

Awesome project!! Looking forward to seeing more updates

Randallsauto93 · 03-05-2018, 09:59 AM

Big thanks to Ryan for recommending Inline Tube for my brake line kit on this project. I ordered an entire stainless pre-bent line set, with the stainless steel extended hoses, & the entire clip mounting set. They shipped the same day I ordered them! The brake line installation went very smooth & easy. I had to remount the proportioning valve to my fabricated front cross member, that took some time & adjusting. But we now have brakes! On to the next step... Thanks for looking & all of your kind comments!

Deer_hunter_088 · 03-05-2018, 02:19 PM

Im in.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-05-2018, 08:37 PM

That's awesome! Those look very nice!

Dads79GMC · 03-05-2018, 09:32 PM

Love it!!! Looks great!!! Mike

Randallsauto93 · 11-06-2018, 02:27 PM

Slow progress. After mounting the front fenders & hood, I discovered the water pump I had originally picked out for the motor will not work. The thermostat housing would not allow the hood to shut down. I was able to purchase a smaller reman John Deere water pump that bolted right up to this block. I also purchased a used thermostat housing off of a 4 cylinder Deere motor that was shorter, allowing hood to shut with no issues. I need to hang an alternator & power steering pump next. Thanks for looking!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-08-2018, 07:34 PM

It's all that stuff that can really put a snag in your progress. Nice solutions. It is looking nice!

**Palf70Step** · 11-10-2018, 09:47 AM

Very neat and interesting project. Looking forward to seeing more on it.

kipps · 11-12-2018, 02:26 PM

This is the engine for a 2950 or 2955, right? It looks very similar to our 2750, just with the two extra cylinders.

Were you able to merely flip the exhaust manifold over, or did you do a bit of re-drilling?

How much does this thing weigh compared to a cummins?

What pump do you have on it? It looks like a stanadyne. I thought those would have come with a roto-diesel.

That engine was something like 95 hp in a tractor. Can you get 200-ish hp out of the thing?

JDFarmBoy · 12-03-2019, 11:12 AM

Cool project!! Did this ever get finished? Any updates?

daddyjeep · 12-04-2019, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDFarmBoy

Cool project!! Did this ever get finished? Any updates?

I would love to see an update.

kipps · 12-04-2019, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDFarmBoy

Cool project!! Did this ever get finished? Any updates?

Me too! I want updates!

LT7A · 03-14-2020, 10:28 AM

Great! Glad you have a shop and get to continue.

Randallsauto93 · 01-18-2021, 01:52 PM

I decided to mount the power steering pump on the driver's side of the engine, with hopes of utilizing all the OEM hoses for the hydroboost & steering gear. In the end, I only had to have one hose custom made 4.5 inches longer for it all to work. The automotive V-belt pulley was for a 3/8 belt, & I could not locate a pulley that would work with this pump that was 1/2 wide to match the Deere harmonic balancer. So I had a machine shop turn out a hub for me that I welded to a 1/2 V-belt pulley

Randallsauto93 · 01-18-2021, 02:09 PM

Next up - 4 inch air intake for the clean air entering the turbo charger. It was a tight fit, but I was able to sneak the intake under the steering shaft & bring it over to the driver's side fender. Eventually when I add the 2nd battery box, this may be in the way & I will have to change it up a bit, but it will work for now. Thanks for following along!

daddyjeep · 01-19-2021, 11:39 AM

Glad to see you are still at it.

WilliamFd55 · 01-19-2021, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Glad to see you are still at it.

2nd that!

01-16-2018, 03:30 PM	#1
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,759	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power Very cool project. I love seeing stuff like this. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

12-04-2019, 10:07 PM	#2
superdav Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 200	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power

03-13-2020, 04:31 PM	#3
Randallsauto93 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Readlyn Iowa Posts: 29	1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power I started this project when I was 16 in my Dad's shop. 11 years later, now that I live 2 hours away it has been a real pain trying to get any progress on this project. I recently purchased a property with a nice sized shop, So I loaded it up & took it home with me! Now I can really start making progress. Thanks for following along. Attached Images

01-16-2018, 04:28 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power Nice work! Have you called inline tube for your brake lines? https://www.inlinetube.com/ __________________ 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.*

01-16-2018, 06:01 PM	#5
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power Super cool! nice work __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-16-2018, 11:06 PM	#6
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power funny my buddys truck with early ext slave 4500 works just fine with stock hydro master . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

01-17-2018, 12:21 AM	#7
BlueBullet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Danvers Minnesota Posts: 967	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power Cool build I'm in!! __________________ 1972 K10 SWB wife's driver 1967 Pontiac GTO Big Bird - 1972 Longhorn K30 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753294

01-17-2018, 12:22 AM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power We used a stock chevy master on my brother's V30 when we put a NV4500 in it. The master gave out after 3 months. We then went to a dodge master because we had a heavier than stock pressure plate load in it. __________________ 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.*

01-22-2018, 08:09 PM	#9
jhama78 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eastern Shore VA Posts: 366	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power Awesome project!! Looking forward to seeing more updates __________________ -j-rod '06 3500 LWB CC 4wd, 8.1 Allison

03-05-2018, 09:59 AM	#10
Randallsauto93 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Readlyn Iowa Posts: 29	1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power Big thanks to Ryan for recommending Inline Tube for my brake line kit on this project. I ordered an entire stainless pre-bent line set, with the stainless steel extended hoses, & the entire clip mounting set. They shipped the same day I ordered them! The brake line installation went very smooth & easy. I had to remount the proportioning valve to my fabricated front cross member, that took some time & adjusting. But we now have brakes! On to the next step... Thanks for looking & all of your kind comments! Attached Images Last edited by Randallsauto93; 03-05-2018 at 02:26 PM.

03-05-2018, 02:19 PM	#11
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power Im in. __________________ 1994 k1500, Oldredz71(ext shorty 4x4 6 in lift) 1998 S10ZR2 2005 Silverado 2500hd(tow pig) Made in the USA, just like my trucks

03-05-2018, 08:37 PM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power That's awesome! Those look very nice! __________________ 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.*

03-05-2018, 09:32 PM	#13
Dads79GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,237	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power Love it!!! Looks great!!! Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

11-06-2018, 02:27 PM	#14
Randallsauto93 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Readlyn Iowa Posts: 29	1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power Slow progress. After mounting the front fenders & hood, I discovered the water pump I had originally picked out for the motor will not work. The thermostat housing would not allow the hood to shut down. I was able to purchase a smaller reman John Deere water pump that bolted right up to this block. I also purchased a used thermostat housing off of a 4 cylinder Deere motor that was shorter, allowing hood to shut with no issues. I need to hang an alternator & power steering pump next. Thanks for looking! Attached Images

11-08-2018, 07:34 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power It's all that stuff that can really put a snag in your progress. Nice solutions. It is looking nice! __________________ 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.*



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11-10-2018, 09:47 AM	#16
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power Very neat and interesting project. Looking forward to seeing more on it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-12-2018, 02:26 PM	#17
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,104	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power This is the engine for a 2950 or 2955, right? It looks very similar to our 2750, just with the two extra cylinders. Were you able to merely flip the exhaust manifold over, or did you do a bit of re-drilling? How much does this thing weigh compared to a cummins? What pump do you have on it? It looks like a stanadyne. I thought those would have come with a roto-diesel. That engine was something like 95 hp in a tractor. Can you get 200-ish hp out of the thing?

12-03-2019, 11:12 AM	#18
JDFarmBoy Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Iowa Posts: 2	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power Cool project!! Did this ever get finished? Any updates?

03-14-2020, 10:28 AM	#21
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: 1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power Great! Glad you have a shop and get to continue.

01-18-2021, 01:52 PM	#22
Randallsauto93 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Readlyn Iowa Posts: 29	1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power I decided to mount the power steering pump on the driver's side of the engine, with hopes of utilizing all the OEM hoses for the hydroboost & steering gear. In the end, I only had to have one hose custom made 4.5 inches longer for it all to work. The automotive V-belt pulley was for a 3/8 belt, & I could not locate a pulley that would work with this pump that was 1/2 wide to match the Deere harmonic balancer. So I had a machine shop turn out a hub for me that I welded to a 1/2 V-belt pulley Attached Images

01-18-2021, 02:09 PM	#23
Randallsauto93 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Readlyn Iowa Posts: 29	1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power Next up - 4 inch air intake for the clean air entering the turbo charger. It was a tight fit, but I was able to sneak the intake under the steering shaft & bring it over to the driver's side fender. Eventually when I add the 2nd battery box, this may be in the way & I will have to change it up a bit, but it will work for now. Thanks for following along! Attached Images

01-19-2021, 11:39 AM	#24
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