got a 78 f150 4x4 looking at the cummins 4bta to put in, but it's almost 250 lbs heavier than my 351m how much of a concern is this?
anyone done this before or have any other suggestions?
i've always liked the idea of a diesel in an older truck, but im not sure if it's right for me. thanx for any advice -- Matt
Anybody Dabble With Diesels?
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, Jun 04 2004 11:51 AM
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Txquadhunter
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Posted 04 June 2004 - 05:30 PM
Look over www.fordcummins.com on some info. alse if you search the 73-79 truck forum at www.ford-trucks.com some there have done the diesel swap in em.
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Posted 04 June 2004 - 07:22 PM
You will have to do something with your front end support to compensate for the extra weight. That is unless you are looking to get a closer look at the road infront of your truck. 
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Posted 19 June 2004 - 08:58 AM
That extra 250lbs will only drop the front as much as a winch and bumper will... maybe an inch, or an inch and a half. Somewhere in there, there's a member with a PSD (IIRC), in his 78 Bronco.
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