Considering an engine swap, thought a 3208 CAT engine would be pretty sweet in my '84 F-250. Any opionions??

 

guy on another site has done that swap, pic's look good.

 

Is that the engine used in the MF1505 tractors? It was quite high reving and very easy started. Produced about 185hp in the tractor.

 

nah, it's a v8 cat, used in alot of larger trucks.

only hurdle I see is the weight (1,400lbs I think)

 

Like this one? http://www.rtpaz.com/rtpaz1_016.htm

 

That's a cool rig in the link. 1400 pounds shouldn't be much of an issue as it's only about 400 more than the 6.9/7.3/PSD. Add a leaf should carry it easily.

Moved to general diesel.

 

It's a pretty nice engine for a pickup. They can rev pretty high, good power, broad power band, and idles very quiet. They arent the cleanest burning, but they get the job done. They can be made into a real powerhouse too. Takes time to fit it in, but can be done. I usually recommend a DT466 for a big diesel swap for the power potential, rpm ability, reliability, and shock factor when someone opens the hood.

 

Shock factor is cool..... I have a 4-53 Detroit Diesel in my Ford and it scares people when I show them.

It also weighs almost 1400 lbs and it is only a 4 cylinder.

 

That sounds cool, lets see some pic's

 

Check out his gallery... some pretty good pics for the fabrication he's doing. Thanks for sharing those!

 

Those old Detroits have a sound of their own. the perkins that is in my truck weight is 900lb.

 

I mostly hangout in the section for the early F100s. I haven't actually driven it yet but I am getting close. The previous owner had driven it for 10 years with this engine, so it should go pretty good. When I purchased it, it wasn't safe to drive anymore so that started the chain of events shown in my gallery.

Here are a few pictures of the truck the day I purchased it. Since then it has been in my garage getting a make-over.

http://home.comcast.net/~boilerbots/1956_F100.html

 

[QUOTE=boilerbots]I mostly hangout in the section for the early F100s. I haven't actually driven it yet but I am getting close. The previous owner had driven it for 10 years with this engine, so it should go pretty good. When I purchased it, it wasn't safe to drive anymore so that started the chain of events shown in my gallery.

Here are a few pictures of the truck the day I purchased it. Since then it has been in my garage getting a make-over.

http://home.comcast.net/~boilerbots/1956_F100.html[/QUOTE]

I like it, what tranny does it have behind it?

 

Sorry to hijack this thread.....

It has a Clark 4 speed manual transmission. Since it is an industrial engine it has an SAE (don't remember what size) bell housing. I could attach an Allison automatic but for now I am sticking with the 4 speed to see how it runs.

The background storry as told to me is the following.

It was built many years ago by a Marine Diesel mechanic and machinist. The DD was an adapted boat engine. Just about everything he made and added to the truck is made of stainless steel. The guy I purchased it from was this guys neighbor and he loved the truck so much that he convinced the builder to sell it to him. This guy didn't seem to have much money and a steady job so he drove it all the time and ran it into the ground. Eventually he had 2 DUIs in California and decided he should leave the state before getting his third strike. When I bought it the back was full of wood and trash because he had been driving it around while towing a really big wood chipper for over a year. The chipper was big enough that the pintal hitch is bent but the custom made rear bumper is strong and straight. I guess the original mechanic designed and built the bumper and the numb skull after him adapted it with the pintal because the pintal is about ready to come off.

The brakes where almost non existent and when I asked how he stopped the truck he told me he had to rely on the engineto slow down most of the time. There where wood blocks between the front axle and the frame and the steering box had exploded. The good news is that the engine has low mileage since it was rebuilt and the transmission has even fewer miles.

I had it running this weekend and hope to make it's maiden voyage next weekend. It sounds so good with no muffler but it is loud. I hope it doesn't attract too much attention.

 

If I were to put the 3208 in my F-250, what things would I need? Such as what type of tranny, engine mounts, bell housing.