Re: [ihc] Goofy Diesel Questions

[mark stegmann <truckdriver_1977@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- Howard R Pletcher <n9ads@domain.elided> wrote:

> I don't  have any experience with a diesel swap into
> a Scout, but I
> understand the diesel uses a SAE Type II bellhousing
> which is common in
> larger trucks, but different from the Scout's. 
> Probably it would be
> better to swap both the engine and transmission as
> the standard 727 auto
> won't handle the torque of the diesel--although a 4
> speed might be OK.

I'd think a fresh 727 might be able to handle a stock
non turbo 6.9 or 7.3, if it's built right. Those are
tough old trannies!!!!
> another one that I don't recall.  I would think the
> smaller of the GM diesels might fit fairly easily.

Howard, back in '02 or '01 there was a Scout w/ a GM
6.2(non turbo) a 6.5 would fit, it's really no bigger.
You can set a 6.5 up to turn 3900 RPMS, put a
mechanical pump & a turbo w/ wastegate(so you don't
melt it!!!!) and have a nice motor. Back that with a
5speed, and you'd have a Scout I'd be proud to borrow.
;)

Mark


		
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