DrKerry Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Does anyone know if a deisel engine for a pickup truck has been kitted or made? I have a hot rod truck I'm building and going for the look of Weld Er Up's builds.... I know there are semi engines and what not, just don't want anything that huge for this build!!! Appreciate the info in advance, thank you!!!! Quote Edited August 20, 2015 by DrKerry
Aaronw Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) The Meng Ford F350 kit has a modern Ford / Navistar diesel engine in it. Other than that not much out there other than large truck diesels.There are some Detroit Diesel 6-71 engines available in resin, not sure the caster possibly more than one.The 6-71 is an inline 6 cylinder diesel that has been around since the late 1930s and was manufactured at least until the 1970s. In addition to trucks and buses it has been a popular marine and industrial engine. It was used in pairs to power some WW2 tanks. An unusual choice for a hotrod but it would have been fairly easy to source for a builder with a thing for diesel power.The 6-71 is probably a bit much for a hotrod, but it also came in 2, 3 and 4 cylinder versions (2-71, 3-71, 4-71) which would better fit a car chassis and not be terribly difficult to make from a resin 6-71 (just lop off a couple cylinders). Even the full size the 6-71 is fairly small by diesel truck standards with a displacement of 426 cubic inches (each piston is 71 cubic inches). Edited August 20, 2015 by Aaronw
om617 Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 5,9 Cummins. http://www.detailjunkees.com/product/5-9-cummins-engine-kit
Atmobil Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 ohh...that one I will need to get my hands on. I sure wish there was more diesel engines in scale.
Fat Brian Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) The Detail Junkies engine linked to is the engine that is the Welderup show car, it's a 5.9 Cummins 12 valve from a Dodge 3500 truck. I also scratch built a Detroit 4-53, I built the block and oil pan and borrowed the gear covers from an 8v-71 from a semi kit. Edited August 20, 2015 by Fat Brian
DrKerry Posted August 21, 2015 Author Posted August 21, 2015 Thanks for the info guys. It is a huge help!!!!!!!!
Nova-ss Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 On 8/20/2015 at 5:55 PM, Atmobil said: ohh...that one I will need to get my hands on. I sure wish there was more diesel engines in scale.oh yes me to
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