I joined this forum in 2011 after lurking for a while, but just yesterday 5/10/20, picked up a 4bt. I always thought they were cool, even after owning other diesels. Truck is a 1978 dodge w150 (79 grill) with a ve pumped 4bt, getrag g360, np205, and d44/d60 axles. Overall truck is rough, but does run and drive. Motor is a Cummins recon that sounds great, but leaks and I have no idea of internal condition. I will more than likely send an oil sample out just because. This will be a slow process of fixing lots and lots of minor issues, followed by either swapping Powertrain into a ramcharger or possibly leaving in truck and doing partial resto.
First up will be accessory drive. Currently has no radiator fan, and lower alternator bolt was broken off. Drilled out old bolt and slappped a new one in, but it’s not right. Lower bracket is slotted for adjustment...with a tensioner lol
First up will be accessory drive. Currently has no radiator fan, and lower alternator bolt was broken off. Drilled out old bolt and slappped a new one in, but it’s not right. Lower bracket is slotted for adjustment...with a tensioner lol