4X4 F150 Diesel Conversion-- any ideas ?

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Hello all,Does anybody have any opinions about the 6-0 powerstroke going into a4x4 150, or any other diesel conversion that you may know about.I have been looking at the Cummins/Dodge combo, but I just saw a prettynice '79 F150 for sale w/ brand new tires, no rust, and a friendlyprice.What I like about the Ford 4X4 is the front end-- the way the axel isheld forward by those heavy braces-- what ever they are called.Spinters have the same system (not the vans, lol) as do some of thecars from the early era.Thanks in advance,  John

SnoMan · Accepted Answer

That front axle is not strong at all as looks can be very deceiving. A PS in a F150 would over load axle itself and suspension so extra springs alone will not fix it. A cummis would be even a bit worse weight wise. If you rerally want to convert a old truck to a oil burner you need at least a 3/4 ton truck with a Dana 50 or 60 up front, not a D44. People under estimate how much weight it adds to front end of a truck and its effect. You want more axle in back than comes in a 1/2 ton truck too.

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Eb · Answer

At the Bakery where my brother worked.They had about a 100 delivery trucks  60's and 70's models  with Ford300ci 6 cylinder engines.They purchased, I think either Isuzu or Mitsubishi Turbo Diesel fourcylinder engines and transmission adapter plates and converted them todiesel for better fuel mileage.But that would be a lot less power.

4X4 F150 Diesel Conversion-- any ideas ?

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