I actually worked for a guy that was solicited by Chrysler in the 60's to
"consumer" test one of those. He said it hard to keep the passenger
compartment cool & the whine was a bit much, but once you got it running
really "HOT", the thing would almost run on water! RPMs peaked at something
like 125,000 (don't be anywhere near when one of those blades lets loose!).
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-window
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>
To: <Cameo3124@aol.com>; <GremlinGTs@aol.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 3:49 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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