[Vwdiesel] Gas to Diesel conversion?Re: vwdiesel digest, Vol 1 #570 - 13 msgs

[Ken Oldrid]

Thanks for that observation, Hayden,
that is unfortunate. I wonder if the engine could be tilted slant 6
style, and help with clearance issues. Probably not the best idea
though. maybe the hood and dash could be modified to allow another
foot of clearance? If it is possible, it would be really messy.

Ken




>Actually there is an even bigger problem with the Cummins into a
>van...engine height.  When the cummins first became available in the new
>style Dodge truck, I aske it they were going to offer it in their vans
>because then I might be interested.  Salesperson walked me over to the
>trucks where a cummins and a V8 were side by side.  "notice the difference?"
>he asked me.  I immediately noted that the cummins truck was SIGNIFICANTLY
>higher off of the ground than the V8.  Turns out that the engine is very
>tall from top to bottom and in order to get the necessary clearance the
>truck had to be jacked up alot.  VAn would not allow that much jacking up.
>Haydne
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Kenneth E. Oldrid" <koldrid at zoo.uvm.edu>
>To: "Ron Schroeder" <rjs at bnl.gov>
>Cc: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
>Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 8:17 AM
>Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Gas to Diesel conversion?Re: vwdiesel digest, Vol 1
>#570 - 13 msgs
>
>
>>  Actually, that was my idea.
>>  I was thinking of using the straight six cummins found in 89-92 dodge
>trucks. I
>>  think it was Loren who noted that these engines are HEAVY, and would
>possibly
>>  require stronger shocks and front end. These engines put out something
>like 160
>>  hp and 490 ft-lbs of torque! These engines are not cheap, but are worth
>every
>>  penny from what I've read!
>>  I saw a late 70's dodge diesel on ebay once, which had a mitsubishi 6cyl
>diesel
>>  in it. He didn't say if it was factory, but I thought it might have been.
>>  My friend just bought an 89 ford E350 van with a 7.3l international
>diesel. The
>>  engine seems to be overkill for what he wants it for. Soon he will be have
>that
>>  beast running on used vegetable oil!
>>
>>  Ken
>>
>>  > Hi Dan,
>>  >
>>  > Interesting idea.  What is the smallest diesel pickup engine that might
>bolt
>>  > up to a van tranny?  Something smaller than the Ford Powerstroke.
>>  >
>>  > Ron
>>  >
>>  >
>>  > > Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 00:06:21 -0400
>>  > > From: "Kenneth E. Oldrid" <koldrid at zoo.uvm.edu>
>>  > > To: Dan Stock <dstock_76 at yahoo.com>
>>  > > Cc: "vwdiesel at vwfans.com" <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
>>  > > Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Gas to Diesel conversion?
>>  > >
>>  > >. I
>>  > > think a late 70's dodge van with a cummins turbo diesel would be the
>>  > ultima=
>>  > > te
>>  > > long-distance runner!
>>  > >
>>  > > ken
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