Should be fairly simple. Just try to get an intercooled one and avoid the getrag 5-speed. I just parted out a 91 cummins 4x4. If I were going to do it I would get the engine crossmember from any cummins truck or, acually, I think all older dodge trucks have the exact same frame. I had the 90 frame side by side with a 74 3/4 4x4 frame and they were absolutely identicle. Also, you can mate a ford 205 to a getrag or NV4500 if you put the dodge 205 guts inside the ford case. The hydraulic clutch might cause issues I'd probably try to convert the clutch fork to use a mechanical rod, might be easier than trying to put a hydraulic clutch system in.
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these conversions are done all the time go to www.fordcummins.com another one would be www.autoworld.com the latter has parts the first will do the whole conversion anyways hope that helps
It's been a while since I have given much thought on this topic. Since diesel fuel is so "spendy" these days I have been leaning more to gas engines as of late. I still don't have the right engine in my truck. The 400M in my '78 is about to die so I will be forced to do something here shortly.
I have been studying up a lot on a Bi-Fuel Conversions and alternative fuels. I want to run a late model 460 EFI V8 with (Cali) MAF. Thinking up running two tanks, one for standard gasoline, and another for Natural Gas. They are selling Natural Gas home refilling stations you can have plumbed in your garage and refill the tanks from the line coming into the house ($$$ cheap fuel). So when fuel prices spike and I am not pulling anything heavy I can run on Natural Gas, and switch back when necessary.
Plus you can get tax breaks for running a "alternative fuel" vehicle. If it is certified.
Tax breaks or not, natural gas prices are tied to petroleum supply prices and jump alongside gas and diesel. Natural gas rates here just went up 38% and are supposed to go up again shortly. Good luck with whatever you do but make sure you have all your homework done before sinking too much cash in into the idea, ok?
Actually here in Utah, when gas prices were almost $3.00 per gallon for 85 octane and natural gas at the filling stations was $1.01 per (equivilant) gallon. We have had a recent rate hike of 20 - 30% from Questar Gas so it is probably around $1.40 - $1.50 and gasoline 85 octane is 1.93 per gallon.
these conversions are done all the time go to www.fordcummins.com another one would be www.autoworld.com the latter has parts the first will do the whole conversion anyways hope that helps
Actually, Autoworld would do the whole swap as well. If what I have been told is true, Autoworld has been doing the conversions longer than fordcummins. Don't hesitate to contact Autoworld, I have gotten a lot of help from them, while fordcummins wouldn't return my emails...
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Actually, Autoworld would do the whole swap as well. If what I have been told is true, Autoworld has been doing the conversions longer than fordcummins. Don't hesitate to contact Autoworld, I have gotten a lot of help from them, while fordcummins wouldn't return my emails...
yeah i had heard that they do it too tho i wasn't sure and only wanted to give info that i knew was true as for those of you leaning towards gas instead of diesel cause of price i pity you the power that can be made from a diesel is insane its just as fast and WITH the power you get fuel econemy last i check almost nothing you do to a carbed gasser will get 20+ hp w/ 350 hp and double that for torque or for that matter 500 hp and 1000 ftlbs and still get that good so you might pay more at the pump but you get much more out of it plus diesel will not always be this high it will come back down and already has started
and so you all know yes i own a diesel i have to cousins that own 390 gassers and 2 others w/ diesels now the diesels will hold w/ the gassers(built for power) and get far better econemy really i would never buy a gass powered vehical like they say once you go diesel you never go back
if you want to read more on diesels paticuraly the cummins go to www.turbodieselregister.com you will see my name over there since im a member and if you want i can ask questions for you but these people know their stuff about diesels and can help out alot
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