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Re: Farm truck engine convert question
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Posted by oldcraneguy on November 06, 2006 at 16:55:18 from (70.149.54.250):
In Reply to: Farm truck engine convert question posted by mud on November 06, 2006 at 12:40:48:
Hidden expenses? well I dont know if theyre hidden but there are some things youll need, like wiring schematics or harness for the diesel, as well as clutch pedal, brackets, linkage and a booster pump for power brakes that used to be vacuum, prob have to find the right crossmember for the tranny tailshaft and also prob the driveshaft all this and more can be a piece of cake if youve got the donor truck that the eng/tran came out of, if not you gotta come up with this stuff somehow. Also you prob have to make arrangements for fuel return to the tank and I cant recall if they had a tank mounted supply pump but they prob did. The donor truck can make a night/day difference in this project...Th 6.9/7.3's were good engine but not bullet-proof Id check your prospect out REAL well before I dove in too deep...luck...Don
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