Started working on my girl

[Chevyforlife502]

Thanks. would a dodge 3/4 ton 1993 with dodge leafes or not bolt up to my 79. He said its a dana 60 front and he thinks dana 70 in rear.

[GreaseDog]

should, get out the tape measure, should be somewhere in the neighborhood of 32.5" spring pin to spring pin.

[Chevyforlife502]

thanks a lot you've been a huge help greasedog

[Chevyforlife502]

Would a 7.3L fit in my truck I found a complete 94 f350 thinking of doing that swap

[Chevyforlife502]

anyone

[Ivan D.]

Don't see a reason why it can't, technically it only needs three wires to run rally - one from the ignition switch to the FSS in the IP, one from the ignition switch to the starter relay on the firewall, and finally the monstrous cable from the dual batteries to the starter. Glow plugs have a very nice controller, so you can use that one too, only needs one wire IIRC. You'll probably have to get creative with the body mounts, and you'll need to use a diesel-specific tranny as well, which is actually where you may run into problems - the '94 F350 if slushbox-equipped uses the E4OD, which is electronically controlled, and to work right uses things like tach and VSS signals. If you don't wanna mess with rewiring for the E4OD PCM you can always go bolt-action with a 5-speed ZF, but again this has to be a diesel-specific transmission. If you want strong and cheap slushbox get a C6 from an '80s diesel Ford, then slap some extra clutches and a manual valve body in it and call it good.

[FordeatinZ71]

shoot, why waste money on a 7.3 when you can have a 5.9 Cummins for the same or less? throw a 12V Cummins in that sucker and you'll not only have less complications, you'll have more power.

[LiftedSuperado]

gonna be a badass rig

[Chevyforlife502]

Ya i couldnt find a cummins with the tranny transfercase axles and all the wring for a good price. And if i found the motor it wasnt hooked up to a truck so i wasn't sure if it was running or not. But the 94 is a comlete truck. The only comlete truck with a cummins i found was a 93 with cracked tail stocks and had 417 000 km on it and he wanted 2500 no less.

[Ivan D.]

Originally Posted by FordeatinZ71

shoot, why waste money on a 7.3 when you can have a 5.9 Cummins for the same or less? throw a 12V Cummins in that sucker and you'll not only have less complications, you'll have more power.

Man, there ain't no such thing as a cheap Cummins - and if you find one, the seller better be a relative or a good friend. Also, think about repairs - Cummins will last long, but then how much is the injection pump gonna run ya? Compare that to a custom-tuned Stanadyne DB2 that can be had for about $400 (or less if you get lucky), all the other parts for the IDI are fairly cheap as well...

[FordeatinZ71]

yea, i hear what you're saying, but once you fork over the money for the upgraded fuel injection pump the Cummins is rock solid...

[GreaseDog]

Originally Posted by Ivan D.

Man, there ain't no such thing as a cheap Cummins - and if you find one, the seller better be a relative or a good friend.

patience is your friend when looking for a cheap cummins, they're out there.

[Ivan D.]

Originally Posted by GreaseDog

patience is your friend when looking for a cheap cummins, they're out there.

That is true, but you're still taking a pretty big risk, unless the seller is completely clueless as to what he's trying to get rid of, but what's the chance of such a naive soul to end up with a Cummins in the first place? lol

[Chevyforlife502]

well i got every thing i need but the leaf springs that will fit my k10 I bought a compete 7.3L 4x4 f350 dana 60 front and ff rear. What shold i use for the leafs

[cancritter]

the cummins engines are out there....seen 2 today cruisein the bargin finder...go edmonton/engines...price was about 4500

http://www.buysell.com/root/detail/C...500_1_6_7.aspx

lota folks cant sell thier trucks so have noticed alota folks are parting them out...lots of deals to be had

[FordeatinZ71]

you'll be glad you put in the extra effort in the long run...

[Chevyforlife502]

4500 thats for just the motor than i need a tranny transforcase axles leafs and other odds and ends. I have every thing i need with only 124000 miles on her and 9000 on the tranny. for only 2000

[Chevyforlife502]

Originally Posted by Chevyforlife502

well i got every thing i need but the leaf springs that will fit my k10 I bought a compete 7.3L 4x4 f350 dana 60 front and ff rear. What shold i use for the leafs

anyone