I saw a v-6 Perkins in a ad truck in Clovis, it was cool.
Woods
53 5 window
-----Original Message-----
From: New Mexico Jim <ADvent@thuntek.net>
Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, October 02, 2000 8:26 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] CAT diesel in a '55 2 ton
>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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