'43 CCKW Diesel conversion?

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Re: '43 CCKW Diesel conversion?

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Few pics of adapters:

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And the H-motor.....
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Re: '43 CCKW Diesel conversion?

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Great idea if you want reliability and economy but a friend of mine install a diesel engine which was fantastic but he had problems with stock Gmc clutch's.... Dont forget the extra Torque a diesel produces. !!!!! he went through 4 complete clutch's so beware!!!!!!!! .
Not just that it sounded like a tractor....
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If you make, or can adapt a 6 bolt 50's 270 flywheel, you can use a 1974 Corvette clutch. That is what I have behind my 302. You need a flat flywheel
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Re: '43 CCKW Diesel conversion?

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KEVINABR wrote:Great idea if you want reliability and economy but a friend of mine install a diesel engine which was fantastic but he had problems with stock Gmc clutch's.... Dont forget the extra Torque a diesel produces. !!!!! he went through 4 complete clutch's so beware!!!!!!!! .
Not just that it sounded like a tractor....

What diesel engine is in your friends truck?
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Re: '43 CCKW Diesel conversion?

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Hi My friend had installed a perkins which i believe is from a (british)1990 ish Dodge 50 truck as bell housing fitted straight on to it, He has sold it so unable to take pics but he did say he would have installed a Mitsubishi or similar. He had fantastic pulling power where the stock engine run out of steam.. Have seen your video and that looks very impressive and very nice job you have done
1941 GMC 352 A1 Cargo 29595
1942 GMC 353 F2 Workshop 102620 ST6 Type M18 Electrical Repair
1942 GMC 353 B2 Cargo
1942 Ben Hur 1ton Wooden Cargo Trailer
1942 Chevrolet G506 G7113 Tractor 1NK 245837
1944 5ton The Trailer Company of America, Stake and Platform Semi Trailer
1943 Dodge WC63 6x6 82035401
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Re: '43 CCKW Diesel conversion?

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Any updates to this conversion ?
Don't say can't as anything is possible with time and effort.

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Re: '43 CCKW Diesel conversion?

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Put a DETROIT and ALLISON in no problem.
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