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Old 06-20-2009, 08:43 PM
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Diesel in a 65???

Hope someone in here has info on a diesel swap.

Ok, I am new to the Diesel arena. I am looking at them all the time on the net and finally talked my wife into letting me get one, but I have to wait 1-2 years to get my F250.
So, I have a 65 F100 in the garage with no engine or trans. Just a shell waiting to be worked on after my other project (67 Mustang) is done.
I thought about putting a diesel in that 65. Nothing special or too heavy duty. It will be a daily driver when its done, and if need be have to be able to tow something (the 67 Mustang) in the event we move.
I have heard about 4 and 6 cylinder diesels but dont know much about them and cant find much of anything online about anyone putting one in a F100.
So if anyone out there has any angles on this or any info that would help. Maybe Im reaching too far and all with this project, so dont be afraid to tell me Im crazy.
The 65 is stock with twin I beams in the front and leaf spring in the rear. I think it had a 352 in it originally.
Im not looking to run a ton of electronics either, if it can be done, when its all said and done - easy and clean looking.

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Old 06-21-2009, 04:03 PM
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Many step van delivery trucks use the Cummins 4BT. The 4BT iis the 4cylinder version of the 6BT, similar to the engine used in Dodge Rams. It is a popular swap into a light pickup.
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