I have a 78 Dodge with a inline 6 but no tranny. I've tried a 727 but the starter seems to be about 2-3 inches too high. Same bolt pattern/engine mounts as a 318. The slant 6's that I've checked out at the junkyard have the starter is'nt in the right spot.The starter is bolted to the motor. ???
Autoglass
11-17-2005, 08:39 PM
Is this a full size truck or is it a Mitsi D-50?(Mini Ram)
Dodgevanman
11-17-2005, 09:14 PM
You tried an A727 from a 318? Is that correct?
Slant sixes utilize their "own" A727 (or A904)...the starter doesn't bolt to the engine, it's on the bellhousing, but it mounts high.
Dodgevanman
11-17-2005, 09:16 PM
Is this a full size truck or is it a Mitsi D-50?(Mini Ram)
Probably has a D150 with the rare Mitsubishi built 4.0L I6 diesel. I don't think this engine was an option for very many years.
Autoglass
11-17-2005, 09:32 PM
I thought it might be the Perkins Diesel that was in the "TOP HAND" D-150. But when I reread the post,,, he said 1978, the Perkins was in the 1976 series! And it had the 4 speed manual in it. The Perkins didn't have enough power to pull itself out of a wet paper bag!
Dodgevanman
11-18-2005, 06:52 AM
:thatfunny
kevinjoe
11-18-2005, 09:24 AM
it's a full size D-100
DakotaDave
11-18-2005, 09:56 AM
The MMC 6 cyl. diesel came with a 727 trans. Now, the V-8 trans bell housing won't fit that vehicle so you're going to have a tough time finding one with the correct bell housing. I looked up the OEM case number but it is discontinued from MOPAR. Good luck.
Dodgevanman
11-18-2005, 11:39 AM
Sounds like it's time to drop a V8 in unless you're really attached to that diesel.
Autoglass
11-18-2005, 11:02 PM
:thatfunny
Are you laughing about the WET PAPER BAG??? Perkins only had 156hp, not turbo'd. I've seen some early diesel engine installs, 4-53 Detriot Diesel , 3208 Cat's, mostly homemade set ups. Most of these have been at The Mid American Truck Show in Louisville,Ky. I get tickets to go from my trucking friends!
gsmagnum
12-10-2005, 01:55 AM
If the motor mounts will allow you to hook up a 318 or 360, I'd go for it.
I have only seen one of those trucks over the years. They are rare beasts.
I understand they really suck in cold climates as far as getting them started.
