'36 diesel?

36dually · #1 (**permalink**) 06-19-2009, 04:21 AM

I've had 1936 1.5 ton truck for ages and have done nothing but disassembly- the easy part, I know. The old flat head has a cracked block so an engine swap is for sure... how about a diesel?

What about one from that era? Mercedes came out with the first 260D car about that year... Was anybody building diesel trucks?

Anyway just daydreamin', any ideas?

bill11012 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-19-2009, 12:29 PM

you should keep the flat head.

manyolcars · #3 (**permalink**) 06-19-2009, 07:28 PM

the flathead is such a sorry engine I marvel that anyone EVER thought they were useable, and yes, I did drive one daily for 3 years.
To anyone who thinks the flathead is a good engine, drive one daily, seriously and report back

go here to learn how its done
Projects 1947 Ford 1.5 Ton 'Heavy' Turbo Diesel - THE H.A.M.B.

47Ford - 1.5Ton · #4 (**permalink**) 06-20-2009, 02:29 AM

Thanks many ol' Cars.... I appreciate your gesture in saying I know what I'm doing....

For more info on a 1.5 Ton swap... see my thread at the HAMB listed above or my one on 4BTswaps.com at

4BT in a 1947 Ford 1.t Ton Dually... I got the cab mounted! - Cummins 4BT & Diesel Conversions Forums

Either or.... most are up to date....

bill11012 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-20-2009, 10:26 PM

I use one on my tractor ( 9N ) and love it.
It is underpowered i have got to admit.