Diesel hudson pickup

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Hi guys,



Just wondering if anyone has seen a Hudson pickup (46-47) with a transplanted diesel engine. Maybe a 6 cyl cummins? How would the weight compare to the stock engine? If too heavy, maybe a cummins 4bt like found in bread trucks or small delivery trucks. Id like to use my truck to tow a 14 foot enclosed trailer, but don't want to go the sbc route. No offense to those who have, just not my 1st choice. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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That's my dream truck... The one with the 6cyl cummins turbo diesel. I want to use it to haul all my KGAP stuff as well as my race car.

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The 6BT Cummins is VERY heavy, at over a thousand pounds. The 4BT would be a better choice and fit for the Hudson. You might also consider the BMW Diesel used in the 5-series, and also used in the Lincoln Marks in the early '90s. Another good choice would be an Isuzu Diesel in the older Chevy LUV and Isuzu pickups. The M-B six-cylinder Diesel in the late '80s big Benzes would be another. All are easy to maintain, find parts for, and convert easily to run on bio-diesel fuels!

Unknown

Thanks for all the responses. I was unsure about the weight issue,but love those inline 6 diesels. I drove one for a couple of weeks when my work truck was in the shop. So much torque, and it was totally stock. Also they are easy to modify. I just want to use my truck as a driver for work. I have two young kids, and the truck has a small cab already, but good enough for me. I am also working on a 51 pacemaker for the family outings. If anyone has some more ideas for my set up let me know. I need to be able to tow about 4000 lbs on a daily basis, and also must have a/c. (very hot here in FL) My trailer has electric brakes and is a tandem axle. Love to see these old cars in use, and not in the garage. Thanks again for the input.

faustmb

This is also very intesting to me. I recently bought a 47 pickup with a sbc. I'm not a big fan of the sbc either, but I plan to use it as long as it is sound. I bought the truck to be my daily driver, but probably won't get to it for awhile.



I don't have towing needs, but was thinking about a late model fuel injected V6 with a 5 speed to get decent economy.



Matt

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Ive had several diesl trucks, mostly fords. The mileage is good for what they are capable of. I like all the things others dont, the noise, the smell, the torque.I think this is the set up for me, now just how to pay for it

Unknown

hey guys check out the older perkins diesel applications---in the 60's there were a bunch of them pushing street sweepers----i had one in a dodge C600 1 1/2 ton flatbed (stock equipment)and it ran like a gazelle

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there was a guy in tennessee about 20 years ago running a perkins in a 51 chev 2d sedanette---i dont know if it was the same size motor as in my dodge

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also in the same time span perkins had numerous marine applications (different sizes)out there----bob

50C8DAN

Look at the new GM 4200 I6 which is 290 HP.

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what about the toyota 6 cylinder turbo diesels. they have one that is 4.5litres (roughly 270ci)

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You want one that is not electrnically controlled. Most Diesels from the late '90s on are such, and are difficult to apply in a non-stock configuration.

Unknown

What vehicles are these engines found in? (the toyota ones)

thanks for the help,

Don

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beauty 123 is a spam robot mr admin! if not, just a spammer. bar them!

back to it. toyota diesels are most commonly found in landcruisers. there is a few evolutions over the years from around 245 ci upwards, turbo and non turbo. if you want one without a transfer case on the trans, look for a coaster bus or dyna truck (forerunner to the hino dutro)