1966 250 diesel
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anything can be put into just about anything. The real question is whether you have the fab skills and access to the tools to do it. You will more than likely need to beef up the front suspension to handle the weight, and maybe clearance a few things here and there.
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I know people are going to hate me for saying this, but I read about a guy that put in a 5.9 cummins turbo diesel with a (important part) hydraulic, not the electronic, allison transmission. Besides the mounting, fuel pump/tank, electrical, the only serious physical change was he lowered the front beam (under the front of the engine) 2 inches. Basically he cut the beam then moved it down and welded it. Apparently the 6 cylinder cummins, although heavy, wasn't a problem. Guys have mounted heavy plows on the front which were about the same extra weight, where as the Ford and Chevy V8 diesels are heavier. Don't get me wrong...the Ford diesel is awesome, but huge. Of course when I heard this, it was about 3 years ago...that being said. Some of the experts here could probably give you the specs on all types of the latest diesels, including weight and size.
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I've been thinking about it. What if I were to set a 66 body on top of a 1994 E-350 chassie and drivetrain. The specs on the E-350 are Length-138.00 Front width -69.4 Rear width - 73.2. Anyone got the specs on the 1966 250?
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