Catapillar inline Swap . Thoughts ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Southern Shaker* · 04-10-2013, 12:03 PM

I Just got hired on at a local mining shop with my uncle and with the job i was given a 50's-60's Cat Blade with a Cat inline 6 unleadded motor. i have no use for the blade it self but i was thinking. What the engine would be like in my c10 ? i understand it might be a bit more challenging then a regular inline 6 but i think it would definatley give my rig the "Diffrent" appeal im looking for. with this new job i have manys a perks. Access to a shop/tools big enough to fix mining trucks an loaders. But im wondering what would yall think about this kind of swap ?

Sixshooter44 · 04-10-2013, 12:13 PM

I think the biggest issue would be the weight of that thing, plus I am sure the horsepower is a little on the low side? Just a guess, what engine is it, you can get all the specs from any cat performance handbook
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*Southern Shaker* · 04-10-2013, 12:16 PM

Its a Smaller inline it looks to be the size of a stock chevy inline six. but wont be sure till i drag her out of the grave yard. Ill look and get a little more info on the engine itself i think the problem im gonna hit will be the trans.

*Southern Shaker* · 04-10-2013, 12:23 PM

its a fairly small grader light duty im guessin ive seen it an been around it a few times.

Sixshooter44 · 04-10-2013, 12:23 PM

True, didn't think about that
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MARKDTN · 04-10-2013, 04:38 PM

Is this gas or diesel? If it is a Diesel, it may have an SAE bellhousing which would mean that it will mate with later transmissions or possibly an adapter to a TH400 exists. Does it run? I would think that you would need a heavier (C20?) front end to support the weight like a late Cummins swap. Even if it is small it is probably still pretty heavy. Parts may be an issue too. Cat does a great job keeping and/or finding parts for older units, but you pay dearly for that. If I wanted a Cat diesel power truck, I would look for 80s-90s medium duty trucks. I think parts would be easier to find, but I still think you will need a heavier front end.

*Southern Shaker* · 04-10-2013, 08:05 PM

im not to terribly worried on the swap its just an idea i had it ran when it was parked but not sure about now. it is a gas motor an i have 3/4 ton coils to help beef it up along with boxing the frame

04-10-2013, 12:03 PM	#1
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Catapillar inline Swap . Thoughts ? I Just got hired on at a local mining shop with my uncle and with the job i was given a 50's-60's Cat Blade with a Cat inline 6 unleadded motor. i have no use for the blade it self but i was thinking. What the engine would be like in my c10 ? i understand it might be a bit more challenging then a regular inline 6 but i think it would definatley give my rig the "Diffrent" appeal im looking for. with this new job i have manys a perks. Access to a shop/tools big enough to fix mining trucks an loaders. But im wondering what would yall think about this kind of swap ?

04-10-2013, 12:13 PM	#2
Sixshooter44 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chicago il Posts: 40	Re: Catapillar inline Swap . Thoughts ? I think the biggest issue would be the weight of that thing, plus I am sure the horsepower is a little on the low side? Just a guess, what engine is it, you can get all the specs from any cat performance handbook Posted via Mobile Device

04-10-2013, 12:16 PM	#3
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Catapillar inline Swap . Thoughts ? Its a Smaller inline it looks to be the size of a stock chevy inline six. but wont be sure till i drag her out of the grave yard. Ill look and get a little more info on the engine itself i think the problem im gonna hit will be the trans.

04-10-2013, 12:23 PM	#4
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Catapillar inline Swap . Thoughts ? its a fairly small grader light duty im guessin ive seen it an been around it a few times.

04-10-2013, 12:23 PM	#5
Sixshooter44 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chicago il Posts: 40	Re: Catapillar inline Swap . Thoughts ? True, didn't think about that Posted via Mobile Device

04-10-2013, 04:38 PM	#6
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,143	Re: Catapillar inline Swap . Thoughts ? Is this gas or diesel? If it is a Diesel, it may have an SAE bellhousing which would mean that it will mate with later transmissions or possibly an adapter to a TH400 exists. Does it run? I would think that you would need a heavier (C20?) front end to support the weight like a late Cummins swap. Even if it is small it is probably still pretty heavy. Parts may be an issue too. Cat does a great job keeping and/or finding parts for older units, but you pay dearly for that. If I wanted a Cat diesel power truck, I would look for 80s-90s medium duty trucks. I think parts would be easier to find, but I still think you will need a heavier front end. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

04-10-2013, 08:05 PM	#7
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Catapillar inline Swap . Thoughts ? im not to terribly worried on the swap its just an idea i had it ran when it was parked but not sure about now. it is a gas motor an i have 3/4 ton coils to help beef it up along with boxing the frame



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