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Re: [oletrucks] CAT diesel in a '55 2 ton

To: john j tonyes <flfox1@juno.com>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] CAT diesel in a '55 2 ton
From: New Mexico Jim <ADvent@thuntek.net>
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 20:08:17 -0600
there ain't no way a cat 6 will fit. the closest would be an 8.2 liter detroit
allison. this is a gm built diesel and its a monster

Brian _ wrote:

> hello list,
> i will soon be aquireing a 1955 Chevy 6400. it has the original, non-oil
> burning, smooth running, instantly started, 235 with oil filter in it. i
> wish to eventually replace this engine with a older straight 6 CAT diesel
> with mechanical injectors. how difficult would it be to put this engine into
> this truck? i can make my own engine mounts from 1/2" steel plate, but will
> i have to modifiy the cab, fenders, frame? also, can i mate a th350 to the
> 235? how bout the CAT?
> thanks for your help.
> Brian M
> Atwater, CA
> '57 Chevy 3200
> '00 Dodge Neon
> '46 Willys CJ-2A
> '55 Chevy 6400 (comming soon to a lawn near you)
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