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Re: [oletrucks] More on Diesels ; build a 427 SMALL BLOCK with

To: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>, <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] More on Diesels ; build a 427 SMALL BLOCK with
From: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 15:04:54 -0800
Don't forget the gas turbine powered Indy cars of Andy Granitelli!  Those
were cool.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>
To: <Cameo3124@aol.com>; <GremlinGTs@aol.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] More on Diesels ; build a 427 SMALL BLOCK with a
diesel block...


If I remember correctly, Chrysler DID put a gas turbine engine in an
experimental car. Probably had to tow a fuel trailer behind it!! Bob K. in
PHX, AZ.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Cameo3124@aol.com>
To: <GremlinGTs@aol.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 12:58 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] More on Diesels ; build a 427 SMALL BLOCK with a
diesel block...


> The thing is  the GM diesel  used in chevy trucks and Oldsmobile were not
> based on the Small block Chevy in the first place, Id like to see this
site
> did it say that small block Chevy parts would bolt on to it ??  it was a
350
> oldsmobile engine that was beefed up that GM used for the diesel,,I have
> known and worked on them,,they are not  worth the trouble, or the money
> unless maybe your an olds person nad your into nostalgic late 70s bombers,
> if you want to tinker I guess there ok at best. but plan on troubles,,,.
if
> you want to drive many carefree miles and be able to get parts easly it
not
> the way to go,, I have known of many vehicles that were retired early
because
> of the problems with the 350 Olds diesel,, they were a good Idea but it
didnt
> work out ,,if it had there would be more Diesels on the road now, GM tried
> again in 1982 with the 6.2 diesel, althought better than the Olds diesel
this
> engine soon developed a  bad name for unrelaibility,, the thins isyou can
> build anything your heart desires as long as you have the money the sky is
> the limit and GM does have the money,, you could put a jet engine in your
> truck....  yeah Now that would be reliable but,,, I dont think the guy in
> back of you is going to appreciate  it when  you burn  off all the paint
on
> his vehicle..  So my two cent on the subject is. Its your truck do what
you
> want but do your research first,, but for me Im a die hard chevy guy,,  I
> think Small blocks and Big blocks are the most popular way to go becauase
the
> parts can be found all over, after market parts are abundant, support is
> everywhere,  they work well for nearly every application in old trucks,,,
> they are the bes economically to build,,,   So in conclusion no matter
what
> ever  you do, take it easy and have fun with It
> Richard Scott
> 57 cameo (B&M blown 350)
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959

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