Wiring
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Originally Posted by 51dueller
Hmm... Cool it? I just pointed out the difference between the two types and provide a link to some good quality information about GM alternators. You mock me, then swear at me and I'm the bad guy? 
I'm curious why your jumpy at my reply rather the other one.
If there is a thread Nathan I need your help then you are the man, but I don't think you have to expect that from a thread posted by Chris or I.
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Well yeah the smaller the better i would imagine! Then again its been awhile since ive looked under the hood of an old truck, I cant recall how much wiring there is under there.
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There is always 2 main runs on a truck i figure one down the driver side with is most of the time headlights horn etc. passenger side may have charging system, have to look at your truck. I did look at the 49 and figured it would go good if I sent a run across the firewall mainly for the starter then a run down the driver inner fender that supplies alternator, headlights, horn and somewhat gauges.
But since of thinking of this I decided not to do it on my 49 but I may do it on the 67&69. 1/2 inch would look good/ fit for my trucks.
But since of thinking of this I decided not to do it on my 49 but I may do it on the 67&69. 1/2 inch would look good/ fit for my trucks.
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ya I know the temptation for a newwer power plant is always there, If anything I'd be putting in a small diesel, but gladly I don't have to think of that since I got a running happy 239 in it.
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I just threw that in there for kicks man 
A small diesel would definatly be unique. Ive always loved the idea of a small economical diesel in a neat old truck. Might be somewhat of a project to do but sure would be cool.
A small diesel would definatly be unique. Ive always loved the idea of a small economical diesel in a neat old truck. Might be somewhat of a project to do but sure would be cool.
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I know Combine World usually has a couple 3.9 or 4.9L 4 cylinder Cummings swather motors, figured thats all a GOOD 239 Flathead has but then have to find/make a bellhousing tranny mounts, so ya a thought is all it got.
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Im thinking to make a bellhousing wouldnt be impossible. Might take a few trys to get it right though.
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Wouldn't be, you need a damn good metal lathe though and alot of patience, which are 2 things I lack. But i do assume they already have a bellhousing of some sort. Then thats when i started to think of a oldsmobile diesel which fits well but once again a GM product blah blah blah
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Well I see the good and bad in every brand
Any diesel could be cool though. Its too bad ford didnt have a smaller lighter diesel that was kinda common, to throw in a pickup truck.
Any diesel could be cool though. Its too bad ford didnt have a smaller lighter diesel that was kinda common, to throw in a pickup truck.
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That would be hella sweet. It didnt work well though when the chevy tried that with the 5.7 liter diesel so im kinda glad ford didnt try that. But they coulda did something similiar.
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I know there are alot of horror stories and I mean ALOT but a kid couple years older then me fixed up his 5.7 diesel. he admits dick all for power but it is reliable and great milleage.
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Yeah there are ways to get them to be reliable. I cant remember off hand what was always went wrong with them either. Head bolts, or maybe the heads?
My bud had one in a big olds car, and the damn thing got 30 mpg and rode pretty nice.
My bud had one in a big olds car, and the damn thing got 30 mpg and rode pretty nice.
