An odd diesel conversion
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An odd diesel conversion
been given an opportunity to get a low mileage 24v cummins from a bread truck for $600, plus 12v’s are apparently made of gold and 24v’s being the red headed stepchild, are a dime a dozen. I have seen hundreds of 12v swaps, but converting to a 24v seems elusive. Of course it can be done, but having a hard time finding any build threads, explaining wiring and such, anyone have any links?
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Here's a link that mentions a swap thread on a another forum. https://www.dieselarmy.com/news/cons...ource-for-you/
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Well it's not hard the computer is right on the side of the engine. Just make sure you use a lift pump that is reliable and install a low fuel pressure cutoff with a warning light and it will save you a lot of issues with the VP44.
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I’ve seen a few videos showing 3-6 wires given power and it can run on an engine stand, looking at trans options as well, looks like the nv5600 is too big without a massage job, nv4500 would work. I know alternator needs to be wired differently as it is opposite regulated.
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Better yet, swap a 6.9l or 7.3l IDI into your truck. It's what all the cool kids are doing. 
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...i-in-f150.html
If you have an f250 or f350 it's practically a direct bolt-in project.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...i-in-f150.html
If you have an f250 or f350 it's practically a direct bolt-in project.
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