1949 F4 V8 to Mercedes diesel build thread
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Here are a couple more photos.
This is the Mercedes engine oil cooler mounted in front of the radiator
This is the Mercedes throttle linkage adapted to the original truck throttle.
This is the boost pressure gauge, exhaust temp gauge and glow plug light in a plate I adapted to the speaker grill. I will paint it the same color as the grill.
Thanks again, Mark
This is the Mercedes engine oil cooler mounted in front of the radiator
This is the Mercedes throttle linkage adapted to the original truck throttle.
This is the boost pressure gauge, exhaust temp gauge and glow plug light in a plate I adapted to the speaker grill. I will paint it the same color as the grill.
Thanks again, Mark
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This is so cool. Where is Jeff. I have the spec's on his engine somewhere but alas I can't find them. Sure seems like the same setup except Jeff has a slush box in his. I would love to scrap the wizzer in my Bronk and put in an oil burner and 5 speed. If not for the transfer case I would also put in a 3 speed aux box. Ya just can't have to many sticks with 3 peddles I say. I ran an Autocar back in the day with three sticks. That was a blast from the past it was.
#24
38 coupe, the spicer transmission is a 5531 without any suffix letter. 2.0 to 1 in 1st, 1 to1 in 2nd and .72 to 1 in 3rd. here are a couple of photos of the mount. I still have to paint it and the transmission.
Front mount
rear mount
My rear driveline is assembled to the correct length, I need to weld and paint it. The front driveline will need to be cut again since I changed to the T98 4-speed. It is about 2" longer than the T9 that came in the truck.
Thanks, Mark
Front mount
rear mount
My rear driveline is assembled to the correct length, I need to weld and paint it. The front driveline will need to be cut again since I changed to the T98 4-speed. It is about 2" longer than the T9 that came in the truck.
Thanks, Mark
#25
Here are a couple of photos of the cold air intake I'm working on.
I'm using 3" stainless mandrel bent exhaust tubing and silicone ells and connectors. I will make flanges for the "U" tube, that goes thru the inner fender, and have them TIG welded on so I can fasten the tube to the inner fender and seal out dirt from the wheel well.
Thanks, Mark
I'm using 3" stainless mandrel bent exhaust tubing and silicone ells and connectors. I will make flanges for the "U" tube, that goes thru the inner fender, and have them TIG welded on so I can fasten the tube to the inner fender and seal out dirt from the wheel well.
Thanks, Mark
#26
Thank you for the pictures. That is a clean installation.
I have a Spicer 5831 with the same ratios that I dream of installing in my F-2. I am concerned about the height. I looks like you were able to tuck the auxiliary up under the cab very nicely. I hadn't thought about doing a low mount on the front, but it makes sense when I see it. It looks like it gives you a little more clearance for the shift rods.
I have a Spicer 5831 with the same ratios that I dream of installing in my F-2. I am concerned about the height. I looks like you were able to tuck the auxiliary up under the cab very nicely. I hadn't thought about doing a low mount on the front, but it makes sense when I see it. It looks like it gives you a little more clearance for the shift rods.
#28
Thanks for all the kind words.
Chris, you do need to show everyone your F1 build. That's going to be a nice ride.
38coupe, The 5831 is a newer version of the 5531 I have. Parts may still available for yours. I have the transmission mounted high enough that I will have to drill two holes in the crossmember under the cab to run the shift rods thru. Your 5831 would work really well in your F2.
Thanks again, Mark
Chris, you do need to show everyone your F1 build. That's going to be a nice ride.
38coupe, The 5831 is a newer version of the 5531 I have. Parts may still available for yours. I have the transmission mounted high enough that I will have to drill two holes in the crossmember under the cab to run the shift rods thru. Your 5831 would work really well in your F2.
Thanks again, Mark