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Aug 27, 2008 | 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rory

Hi jimlj

How did you do the swap, engine mounts, what would I need to do for it to fit my 79 f-350 dually? What year engine do I need for the simple swap?

Thanks Rory

The swap would be simple regardless. The easier of the engines to swap in is the 1989-1998.5 Cummins 12 Valve

Aug 27, 2008 | 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rory

Hi jimlj

How did you do the swap, engine mounts, what would I need to do for it to fit my 79 f-350 dually? What year engine do I need for the simple swap?

Thanks Rory

I used a '89 Dodge for my donor. I used the dodge motor mounts, and built my own purches.

I assume your truck is two wheel drive. I have not looked nor do I know, but I have read that there is steering and oil pan issues with the two wheel drive trucks when using the "Dodge" oil pan. The 6bt Cummins is used in a bunch of trucks, busses and equipment, so I'm sure you can find a pan that will fit with no problems.

I've said this many times, but buy a donor truck if you can find one, not just the engine. I saved thousands on all of the small parts that would have gone to the wrecker if I had just pulled the engine. The best part of my deal was the new NV4500 transmission that was worth more than I paid for the whole truck.