cummins conversion
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
From: usa
Originally posted by roan65
bigbully, I looked threw your pics, nice job!! Did you have to cut your cross member down?
That is interesting about the Delvac. I usually use dino-oil, but I have thought about switching to Delvac though. Many of the truckers around here use it. ...then again maybe I won't!
what did you guys do about fuel tanks??
bigbully, I looked threw your pics, nice job!! Did you have to cut your cross member down?
That is interesting about the Delvac. I usually use dino-oil, but I have thought about switching to Delvac though. Many of the truckers around here use it. ...then again maybe I won't!
what did you guys do about fuel tanks??
Yes The cross member has to be cut app. 2 1/4 inches for the engine to sit down where it needs to be. What do you mean About the fuel tanks? Im useing the stock tanks and I had to Put return feeds into them.
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 743
Likes: 1
I heard that the diesel will leach the zinc plating out of the older tanks and cause problems in the fuel system. Only way to fix it is to coat the inside of the tanks or go to plastic ones.
Do you know which year model Dodge went from right hand transfercase output to left on their 3/4 tons? Or vice versa.
Do you know which year model Dodge went from right hand transfercase output to left on their 3/4 tons? Or vice versa.
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
From: usa
I think it was 1995 when they changed. Well Ive heard things about the fuel tanks too but NOTHING Confirmed. I only heard it will plug the fuel filter eventully. Oh Well does anyone have any Hard Facts? If so i would like to hear them.
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
Big Bully
What exact modle cummins did you use and what exactly did you do to it to get the estimated 250 horsepower? I am dead set on going diesel and the cummins seems like a better idea than the 7.3,
thanks 335c
What exact modle cummins did you use and what exactly did you do to it to get the estimated 250 horsepower? I am dead set on going diesel and the cummins seems like a better idea than the 7.3,
thanks 335c
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
From: usa
I used a 93 model. The 94 and up have better pumps but this one is Good enough for me. As far as the power, I have done a bunch of adjustments to the pump. There is still more but Im getting to the point Im afraid of breaking stuff. I might go with POD injectors later on but Its doing real well right now.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 954
Likes: 2
From: 15 miles west of Venus
Get the POD's, you won't be sorry. I have them in my '93 and it really woke it up. A 16 cm^2 hot side turbine housing or a 12cm^2 wastegated housing helps too. I had the first pump turned up a bunch and the fuel plate springs fragged. With the POD's you can run the pump full fuel screw at stock or slightly above.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
Big Bully,
I looked up some different cummins engines and I think yours is a 6BTA5.9?? they also seem to make a 8.7L as well, do you think it could be used instead of the 5.9? Also how much does the cummins you used weigh? and do you think it would be easy enough to fit an intercooler?
335C
I looked up some different cummins engines and I think yours is a 6BTA5.9?? they also seem to make a 8.7L as well, do you think it could be used instead of the 5.9? Also how much does the cummins you used weigh? and do you think it would be easy enough to fit an intercooler?
335C
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
Thanks
My F250 only has a 302 Cleveland, not a 460 BB, what kind of front springs would I need for half a ton of cummins diesel? Iam an army engineer and I had a look at one of our machines today, the LET (Light Engineering Tractor) and it has a turboed 6B cummins. It looks like it would be a tight fit with the radiator an all. Would an electric fan save any room?
335C
My F250 only has a 302 Cleveland, not a 460 BB, what kind of front springs would I need for half a ton of cummins diesel? Iam an army engineer and I had a look at one of our machines today, the LET (Light Engineering Tractor) and it has a turboed 6B cummins. It looks like it would be a tight fit with the radiator an all. Would an electric fan save any room?
335C
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 954
Likes: 2
From: 15 miles west of Venus
It is a tight fit. My rear valve cover is about 3/4" from the firewall and do not have room to run the stock fan and radiator. The '93 Dodge radaitor has been recommended to me, but I am not to the point of deciding that yet. It may hinge on a stock hood and fenders vs tilt glass front end. My plan is to run electric fan(s).
I plan to run the stock springs with one full leaf added and arched about 4" or so match the highboy rear leaf spring blocks.
I plan to run the stock springs with one full leaf added and arched about 4" or so match the highboy rear leaf spring blocks.
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
From: usa
Originally posted by Scot
It is a tight fit. My rear valve cover is about 3/4" from the firewall and do not have room to run the stock fan and radiator. The '93 Dodge radaitor has been recommended to me, but I am not to the point of deciding that yet. It may hinge on a stock hood and fenders vs tilt glass front end. My plan is to run electric fan(s).
I plan to run the stock springs with one full leaf added and arched about 4" or so match the highboy rear leaf spring blocks.
It is a tight fit. My rear valve cover is about 3/4" from the firewall and do not have room to run the stock fan and radiator. The '93 Dodge radaitor has been recommended to me, but I am not to the point of deciding that yet. It may hinge on a stock hood and fenders vs tilt glass front end. My plan is to run electric fan(s).
I plan to run the stock springs with one full leaf added and arched about 4" or so match the highboy rear leaf spring blocks.
I have plenty of room and I also used the 460 Fan Shroud after some mod work. I had another guy tell me that I had to use electric fans, All I can say is he IS WRONG..
