Whats up everyone!!!
I had posted a thread in the 67-72 forum about a diesel swap in the 68 that I have. There were interesting responces( I expected them) but none the less it brought me to this forum. Tigerdan had said that some of you gearheads have already done the deed and would have some information. Preferably online stores that would sell the motor mounts and minor stuff. Or whatever is available for sale. I am looking to do the most basic swap and hopefully leave out the headache that is otherwise known as a computer in a truck. So there are plenty of questions besides the already mentioned. And here are a few.

1) which diesel does all who have them prefer? ( what size and brand)
2) Any good books on the subject or magazines?
and the big question is 3) where can I get Information on what parts bolt up and what don't.

I expect the job will take some time and custom fab work, and of course everyones favorite, money

Thanks for your input
........Kevin

 

My favorite topic!
I'd say for the best overall package, the Cummins 4BT(3.9) would have it. It'll leave you plenty of room under the hood, get about 30 mpg, and possibilities of decent power. It can bolt up to GM, Mopar, Ford, or SAE bellhousings. They are plentiful on ebay for around 1500. Another possibility is to get a 6.9 or 7.3IDI from a newer F250/350. Depending on your plans, but if you want to build a powerhouse, a Cummins 6BT(94-98 Dodge pickup version), or International DT360; but that's more firewall fabbing. Either way, there's lots of variables like gearing and transmissions. If you use the 4BT, the guys at Destroked.com has the best trans adapters and mounts, and the "what fits". There has been a couple write ups in Diesel Power Magazine. I havent read your thread yet...I may add more.

 

I think Dale has a little Diesel flowing through his veins

 

WOW!!!! thats the most enhusiastic responce I have ever read!! Thanks, that information is going to be wonderful I cant wait to get the swap going... But This is one of those projects that will wait until I have a garage and money to build.. So in the mean time I think research would be a good way to spend my time! Its really CHEEP!!!! And by all means add more info

 

There's a thread here :
http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=242
that should give a little insight and motivation. You can spend hours on just that site learning about 4BT's and different options & trucks they are going in. It's a little newer F150, but will be really close. Bread vans & Frito-Lay style vans are where you find em. Sometimes you can get the whole van for 2500. Then, after it's done, you chop up the (aluminum) body panels & sell for scrap for a pretty good penny.

 

My neighbor has a '99? I think it is, 4x4 F250, he thinks it has 200K on it, and was run into a ditch the pass side front axle is messed up and damge on that side of the truck, I don't know if I'd buy the truck to rebuild, but for parts and an SD swap, might be a good candidate, he'd like to get 1200 for it, but I think it could be bought for a grand, as he's tired of lookng at it.

Has a manual tranny in it, assume a 5 speed with OD? And dual turbo's.

 

Mine wasnt wrecked, but engine & trans werent included either. I got it for 1500. Now I see an engine on ebay, exactly what I'm looking for(and half of what I'm willing to pay)...but 2 weeks before christmas is horrible timing! It had a 'buy it now' price of 1300 too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-...QQcmdZViewItem
Note to others: this is nowhere near practical as a diesel swap.