Diesel conversion?
#1
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Diesel conversion?
As my 1994 F150 Flareside 5.0l v8 with 4R70W auto trans. approaches the need for an engine rebuild (205k miles), I have a couple questions:
Has any one converted from a 5.0l V8 to a diesel? If so what is involved beside the engine & what can be salvaged from the 5.0l? Long shot obviously!
What is a better direction for a very lightly local use truck;
A re-manufactured block or having the lower end redone with new fit bearings (low oil pressure when engine is at temperature)? I can handle the latter, but a new block would be farmed out.
Thanx Lobo
Has any one converted from a 5.0l V8 to a diesel? If so what is involved beside the engine & what can be salvaged from the 5.0l? Long shot obviously!
What is a better direction for a very lightly local use truck;
A re-manufactured block or having the lower end redone with new fit bearings (low oil pressure when engine is at temperature)? I can handle the latter, but a new block would be farmed out.
Thanx Lobo
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I helped a buddy do a 460 to powerstroke swap in his f250 and I don't remember keeping anything in the engine bay except one of the batteries. I can't imagine it would be any easier starting with a 5.0. Easiest swap would be a 351. There is a guy in here who did a 460 MAF conversion on a flareside, but I can't remember who off of the top of my head.
That's a beautiful truck.
That's a beautiful truck.
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LoboMike (12-04-2016)
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As my 1994 F150 Flareside 5.0l v8 with 4R70W auto trans. approaches the need for an engine rebuild (205k miles), I have a couple questions:
Has any one converted from a 5.0l V8 to a diesel? If so what is involved beside the engine & what can be salvaged from the 5.0l? Long shot obviously!
What is a better direction for a very lightly local use truck;
A re-manufactured block or having the lower end redone with new fit bearings (low oil pressure when engine is at temperature)? I can handle the latter, but a new block would be farmed out.
Thanx Lobo
Has any one converted from a 5.0l V8 to a diesel? If so what is involved beside the engine & what can be salvaged from the 5.0l? Long shot obviously!
What is a better direction for a very lightly local use truck;
A re-manufactured block or having the lower end redone with new fit bearings (low oil pressure when engine is at temperature)? I can handle the latter, but a new block would be farmed out.
Thanx Lobo
Were it me, I would go with a new Ford crate motor and be done. Weekend job DIY.
all the best no matter what you decide
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I've read cummins swaps aren't too difficult(in the grand scheme of putting an engine into a vehicle that wasn't designed for it). Some manufacturers even make mounting kits for them.
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LoboMike (12-07-2016)
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a lot depends on just which diesel you want...we did a Cat 3208 back in the late 80's. A friend did an early power stroke in his 92, and other than the time and cost, it plays very well.
Were it me, I would go with a new Ford crate motor and be done. Weekend job DIY.
all the best no matter what you decide
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