Have to agree with you. Couldn't do much better. I wonder if a 240D engine would have sufficient power?
Randy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Canfield Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 12:28 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] diesel truck conversion Randy, As a MBZ enthusiast I have always thought the engine from a 300D turbo with the 4 speed automatic would be perfect for a 67-72 Chebbie. (My favorite Chevy body style by the way.) At least in a 2wd. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 12:59 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] diesel truck conversion > Please keep us posted on the progress of this conversion. I for one, would > love to see photos and hear direct from > the source as to how it goes. > > I have a 68 Chevy pickup that I keep looking at and thinking that a diesel > would be wonderful. It has the old 292 > inline 6 which is a good motor but not exactly fuel efficient. > > Randy > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Canfield > Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 10:00 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] diesel truck conversion > > > Hey Curt, > That is what I am doing with my M37 this summer......I have found a Frito > Lay van with the 4BT and will be adapting it to my SM420 trans with a > custom > Ranger overdrive. With 5.83 gears and 38" tires I should be right around > 1900RPM's at 60MPH...........I expect mid to high 20's for highway > mileage. > Owners of these trucks set up like this all report excellent mileage with > highs of 28 to lows of 18 pulling loaded trailers. > > Mike > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Diesel List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 9:29 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] diesel truck conversion > > >> >> The plan\ for now is to drop it into something like an early Scout or >> Jeep >> pickup or station wagon (the old type). >> I've heard you could buy a brand new 4BT putting out 130hp stock, thats >> with something like 300 lb/ft of torque. >> Figure to use either an overdrive trans (like an NV4500) or a overdrive >> which should give decent fuel economy while still maintaining reasonable >> power and offroad capability. >> 31" tires, some sort of locking diff (probably something like the ARB air >> locker or equivalent to make highway driving more pleasant, lockers in >> the >> snow on the highway can be scary) maybe a winch... >> >> Bit of a pipe dream for the moment, many other more pressing issues but >> its something I like to daydream about from time to time. >> >> >> -Curt >> >> Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:06:25 -0500 >> From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Are these legit workshop manual CDs? >> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >> >> Curt Raymond wrote: >>> >>> Your tractor is also direct injected so it'll start easier. Thats one >> of >>> the reasons that when I build my diesel truck I plan on using a >> Cummins 4BT. >> >> Learn how to tell the difference between a 4BT with a balance shaft and >> one >> without, or buy a 6AT instead. 4BT is more efficient and more powerful, >> but 6AT is very smooth, 3.5L/125HP IIRC, and can probably be modded for >> more power. I believe the B series is a few inches taller than the A >> also, >> but if you're putting it in a truck you probably have enough hood >> height >> for either. >> >> >> --------------------------------- >> Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate >> in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink Q&A. >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
