74 dodge power wagon diesel
From : snoman
Q: on mon 29 may 2006 000251 +0000 utc drew cutter andrewc@wcoil.com wrote is there a source for parts engine etc for 74 diesel power wagon. this is project truck. needs a new seat etc . already got a manuel on this truck . did it come with dodge ram hood ornament neat project. i remeber when those were new and they did not make many of them. it had a surdy motor just not much hp. ----------------- the snoman www.thesnoman.com .
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From : sqdancerlynn
if you are doing a first class restro you will never get all your money back .
From : snoman
on tue 30 may 2006 141027 +0000 utc drew cutter andrewc@wcoil.com wrote you are going to need to make sure that you install a vacum pump to run accessories that require it and heavier front springs for the added weight. if you really want to make it unique and bring a good dollar if you want max profit find a 440 v8 and put that in at as it was a option back then and some 4 wheeler would jump at getting a old restored dodge with a 440 in it. if you do use a 73 or later 440 as it will have hardened vaves and seat for unleaded fuel. what would think this truck would bring if it was totally restored this project is being done by twins going into automobile / diesel school this fall . better to have a gas or diesel engine if they want to sell this truck right now its got a gas engine. any problems that the boys should know about snoman wrote on mon 29 may 2006 000251 +0000 utc drew cutter andrewc@wcoil.com wrote is there a source for parts engine etc for 74 diesel power wagon. this is project truck. needs a new seat etc . already got a manuel on this truck . did it come with dodge ram hood ornament neat project. i remeber when those were new and they did not make many of them. it had a surdy motor just not much hp. ----------------- the snoman www.thesnoman.com ----------------- the snoman www.thesnoman.com .
From : roy
if you are doing a first class restro you will never get all your money back when do ever get your money back g roy .
From : snoman
on wed 31 may 2006 161605 +0000 utc drew cutter andrewc@wcoil.com wrote the truck has a 360 in right now with low mileage. i know but since you were considering one type of engine change you might consider a 440 swap too as it would be a whole new animal. 440 powered ones are really rare today and one restored would bring top dollar. ----------------- the snoman www.thesnoman.com .
From : ace
snoman if you do use a 73 or later 440 as it will have hardened vaves and seat for unleaded fuel. i thought this was a feature of the premium engine! bob az .
From : ace
snoman if you do use a 73 or later 440 as it will have hardened vaves and seat for unleaded fuel. i thought this was a feature of the premium engine! bob az .
From : ace
snoman if you do use a 73 or later 440 as it will have hardened vaves and seat for unleaded fuel. i thought this was a feature of the premium engine! bob az .
From : nosey
drew cutter wrote i think the boys would be happy if they could get it offroad ready. is a roll cage absolute necessary or does it depend on what type of offroad you are doing any suggestion on where to find a 440 engine new or used if the truck is for off-road use only a roll cage might be worthwhile. roll cages in street vehicles are a safety hazard unless all the occupants wear a helmet every time the vehicle is driven. if you get in a wreck and hit your head on the cage its like getting hit in the head with a metal baseball bat. padding on the bars isnt very effective either. that only reduces the impact to getting hit in the head with a padded bat. a frame mounted roll bar in the bed would be a better choice if you drive it on the street. as far as finding a used engine id first check the local paper for cheap running 440 donor vehicles. if you find nothing there check the junk-yards and ebay. big block truck conversion article http//ramchargercentral.com/index.phpaction=howtoshow;id=65 -- ken .
From : bret ludwig
nosey wrote drew cutter wrote i think the boys would be happy if they could get it offroad ready. is a roll cage absolute necessary or does it depend on what type of offroad you are doing any suggestion on where to find a 440 engine new or used if the truck is for off-road use only a roll cage might be worthwhile. roll cages in street vehicles are a safety hazard unless all the occupants wear a helmet every time the vehicle is driven. if you get in a wreck and hit your head on the cage its like getting hit in the head with a metal baseball bat. padding on the bars isnt very effective either. that only reduces the impact to getting hit in the head with a padded bat. a frame mounted roll bar in the bed would be a better choice if you drive it on the street. as far as finding a used engine id first check the local paper for cheap running 440 donor vehicles. if you find nothing there check the junk-yards and ebay. you want one out of a motorhome or a boat. do not worry about post-73 as you will want to have hardened exhaust valve seats installed in the heads the induction hardened castings are of little benefit. i have seen running but disgusting motorhomes for less than a good engine find one where the duffer died in it for a really good buy. getting rid of the carcass is difficult unless burning is an option. i would rather have a 360 or a 383 for daily driving in a 1/2 or 3/4 ton because of fuel mileage. a 440 gives a little more power lots more fuel burn. look to intelligent gearing and tuning-exhaust cam and efi-for pulling power not raw displacement unless you have a secret stash of free fuel. .