help! M62 Conversion to diesel

[eroscoe]

alright gents, ive located a DD 6-71 I6 locally had an old friend check her out shes currently in an old tandem dump truck. its been sitting for 5 years since the cab rusted through and can grab the whole truck for 1500$ with the extra parts all theyre and shes a runner, oil is good coolant is good no leans 40psi at idle of oil pressure.

so i believe it is all set to do the swap, just wondering if this has been done and any tips you guys may have. im sure the penetrating fluid will be handy.

 

[eroscoe]

Sorry computer seems to like to double post on here. please remove

 

[73m819]

There is a few here that have a 671 in a 5ts, though not a 62, the install should be the same

 

[Old Lincoln County Iron]

I was just curious, Do you wrecker owners consider the Cummins powered M816 Wrecker, better than say the M62A2 or M543A2 Wreckers with the multifuel?

 

[vtdeucedriver]

I was just curious, Do you wrecker owners consider the Cummins powered M816 Wrecker, better than say the M62A2 or M543A2 Wreckers with the multifuel?

Seems like someone is fishing for trouble

 

[Old Lincoln County Iron]

Seems like someone is fishing for trouble

No, not looking for any trouble, just good advice on which is the better powered truck. If you feel I have posted this improper just let me know.
I was unable to find it in a search.

 

[JDToumanian]

A 6-71 in the older 5-tons is definitely a stretch.... It's too tall and too long. For mine, Memphis Equipment made a special taller hood to clear, and my oil pan has a dent from the front axle hitting it. The rear of the engine extends into the cab requiring a doghouse cover. When NAPCO repowers 5-tons, they use the DD 6V-53 (210hp)... A bit wider, but not as tall or long. A much better fit. To have adequate HP for a wrecker I'd go with a 6V53T, which is 275hp.

Here's a thread on my 5-ton tractor with the 6-71 so you can see some pics.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/5-ton-up/7608-my-1953-diamond-t-m52-tractor-parts-truck.html

Regards,
Jon