272 and 4speed out of a 56 f600

rustyrelic · #1 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 07:01 PM

Im going to be putting a 5.9 cummins in my 56 f600 so I will have a running 272 and 4 speed with 50k looking for a new home in the next 6 months

Bessie · #2 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 09:13 PM

Where are you located?

rustyrelic · #3 (**permalink**) 02-17-2008, 01:06 AM

I'm in Morgan Hill, Ca. just south of San Jose

Bessie · #4 (**permalink**) 02-18-2008, 12:11 AM

Thanks... keep us posted. I'm in San Diego and might be interested

WALFORD'S 56 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-18-2008, 06:22 PM

I am installing a cummings turbo-diesel into a 1956 FORD F600 also. My buddy is actually doing the swap.....I have 3 other 56 F600S and hope to swap stories of your engine change-over.......Mine is coming but slow........Bill

rustyrelic · #6 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 12:55 AM

I purchased a 94 ford f700 that will be the doner vehicle for my 56 f600. The f700 was a box van with a 5.9 cummins and allison 545 trans. I am currently cutting up the doner and leaving the engine attached to the frame with batteries, fuel tank, radiator so I can start the engine every now and then. I have a fuller 6speed that Im going to use instead of the automatic but I need to find a flywheel cover with an sae #2 bellhousing and starter on the turbo side. The f/w cover I have now has the starter on the left so it would hit my steering box. What are you doing for steering box clearance

WALFORD'S 56 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 06:12 PM

That is up to my buddy. I think he is going to graft the dodge frame and the f600 and the power setup from the dodge......Bill