Re: [ihc] Re: Goofy Diesel Questions

[Bob Brooks <rbrooks@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Howard;

I guess I need to do a little research.

I sure would like to find an SAE  #2 to Ford 460 bellhousing adapter, 
I'd like to put a diesel in the truck. Can't afford to feed it gas ;)

Thanks;

Bob


Howard R Pletcher wrote:


> I don't know for sure, but I'd be very surprised if I learned they built
> some with the Ford bolt pattern, then discontinued it for the 7.3L since
> Ford was the major user of the engine.  It would make more sense if later
> engines went to a Ford pattern to eliminate the adapter.
>
> Howard
>
> On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 16:44:19 -0400 Bob Brooks <rbrooks@domain.elided>
> writes:
>  
>
> > Howard;
> >
> > I know that 80's Ford pickups and vans that used the 6.9 motor used the
> >    
>  
>
> > same transmission C6 as the 460.  Did IH manufacture some of the 6.9's 
> > with a 460 Ford bolt pattern on the block or was adapter used like on 
> > the 7.3's.  I know the torque converters are also the same and you 
> > don't use a spacer with it or the flywheel.