That would require two completely different 4.3 V6 diesel engines - which I don't think ever existed. I can see where an adapter might of been used, but can't say for sure. But, GM certainly had front-wheel drive setups to fit the Olds bolt-pattern. Chevy had the 2.8 and 3.1 V6s, and I'm sure there are others with the Olds pattern.
Ford used adapters when they put the International Harvester 6.9 and 7.3 V8s in Ford trucks. Since IH built those engines from exisiting IH gas-truck engines, they did NOT have the Ford bolt-pattern, Thus the need for adapters.
The 4.3 Olds diesel was based on the Olds V8 with two cylinders missing. And, the 4.3 Olds V8 was based on the 5.7 engine with the cylinders sleeved down to take smaller pistons.
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