M51A2 repower w/ DT466

[andyindy]

Multi knocking in lower end, like it but looking for something more dependable. Found a Jasper rebuild DT466 w 20k on it for cheap. 190 hp version, inline pump, all mechanical. Had one in a single axle dump, was a great engine. Also running ''special blend'' fuel in a d436 IH tractor engine w/ no probems. Searched and found no one who has actually done this conversion.Any thoughts on pitfalls on this swap? ideas, suggestions? Wanting to stay with stock tranny for PTO for dump & front winch.
Thanks in advance, Andy.

 

[davo727]

Sounds like a great idea to me!

 

[nevrenufhp]

Sounds great to me too, mainly because it's my favorite engine. It cant be too hard of a swap, mostly little stuff.

 

[country]

Not a bad conversion

we have a DT466 in an IH truck with trans for sale for $3500

also have good take out LDs engine for $3500

have military rebuilt LDS engines for $6800

Dave Newman
Eastern Surplus & Equipment Co.
www.easternsurplus.net
Toll Free Office 855-332-0500

 

[duty calls]

I want to swap one in my M41



I just picked up a moving truck for a donor...its a 1986 with a DT466 and a 5 speed.

 

[topo]

The Radiator in your m51a2 sits close to the hood you may be able to move it up about an inch or so be for it hits the hood . The lower the fan the better there may not be much space between your valve cover and the hood at the front of your new engine. I don't know how tall your 466 is fan height is something I had work on when I changed out my MF for a Mack engine .