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68c20lwb · 06-12-2013, 05:19 PM

This is quite the odd find. I consider myself to be the above average diesel junkie but most of my focus is on the Cummins 5.9. This looks to me like the 9.6L they put in 60's busses? anybody have any thoughts? it sure has me curious at this point, but not to the point of purchase.

http://helena.craigslist.org/ctd/3820185429.html

Ackattack · 06-12-2013, 06:58 PM

I don't see a turbo. Diesel engine with no turbo = turd

The gear vendor OD unit are expensive, to that may be of interest. I'd still go with a 5.9 cummins.

68c20lwb · 06-12-2013, 07:10 PM

I agree on the turd, mileage might be impressive although if it is the 9.6L mileage will suffer. I still do not know for sure the engine used, I cannot seem to find much information on that engine. At this point a PPumped 5.9 of some variety will still be used in my build

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-12-2013, 07:50 PM

It looks like it might be a 265 or so. I haven't seen many of them around here. That would be a definitely cool truck. The price isn't all bad, but you'll probably need to get a CDL to drive it legally these days...............

68c20lwb · 06-12-2013, 09:59 PM

Just don't let anybody important know about those "air brakes". I'm not too familiar with the 265 Cummins, would that be a truck engine or a stationary? It sure looks to be a N/A engine

clinebarger · 06-13-2013, 01:12 AM

Cummins VIM-200.

clinebarger · 06-13-2013, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68c20lwb

I'm not too familiar with the 265 Cummins, would that be a truck engine or a stationary? It sure looks to be a N/A engine

The VIM-200 was used in marine applications for sure, My grandfather had a pair of them in a crew boat, They were VERY unreliable....To the point he repowered with a pair of 6V-71 Detroit's.

Im sure they were used in On & Off highway applications as well.

Im pretty sure all VIM-200's are N/A

68c20lwb · 06-13-2013, 08:08 PM

This vehicle sure is quite unique! But not to the point where I would have to add it to my fleet. Too bad they didn't do it the right way with a 6BT the first time...

1972RedNeck · 12-28-2013, 11:07 PM

I think a 4.5 John Deere would be the cats meow. I just need the $$$.

06-12-2013, 05:19 PM	#1
68c20lwb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hankinson, ND Posts: 190	I was planning on doing a 6BT, but this has me thinking... This is quite the odd find. I consider myself to be the above average diesel junkie but most of my focus is on the Cummins 5.9. This looks to me like the 9.6L they put in 60's busses? anybody have any thoughts? it sure has me curious at this point, but not to the point of purchase. http://helena.craigslist.org/ctd/3820185429.html __________________ 1968 C20 450hp 425ft-lbs 454/SM465 4.56's 2004 HD rims, needs paint and a 5th gear! 1969 C30 Open Road Motorhome 350/th400 1972 K10 350/350/205 Daily Driver -SOLD

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Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: I was planning on doing a 6BT, but this has me thinking... I don't see a turbo. Diesel engine with no turbo = turd The gear vendor OD unit are expensive, to that may be of interest. I'd still go with a 5.9 cummins. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-12-2013, 07:10 PM	#3
68c20lwb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hankinson, ND Posts: 190	Re: I was planning on doing a 6BT, but this has me thinking... I agree on the turd, mileage might be impressive although if it is the 9.6L mileage will suffer. I still do not know for sure the engine used, I cannot seem to find much information on that engine. At this point a PPumped 5.9 of some variety will still be used in my build __________________ 1968 C20 450hp 425ft-lbs 454/SM465 4.56's 2004 HD rims, needs paint and a 5th gear! 1969 C30 Open Road Motorhome 350/th400 1972 K10 350/350/205 Daily Driver -SOLD

06-12-2013, 07:50 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,133	Re: I was planning on doing a 6BT, but this has me thinking... It looks like it might be a 265 or so. I haven't seen many of them around here. That would be a definitely cool truck. The price isn't all bad, but you'll probably need to get a CDL to drive it legally these days............... __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-12-2013, 09:59 PM	#5
68c20lwb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hankinson, ND Posts: 190	Re: I was planning on doing a 6BT, but this has me thinking... Just don't let anybody important know about those "air brakes". I'm not too familiar with the 265 Cummins, would that be a truck engine or a stationary? It sure looks to be a N/A engine __________________ 1968 C20 450hp 425ft-lbs 454/SM465 4.56's 2004 HD rims, needs paint and a 5th gear! 1969 C30 Open Road Motorhome 350/th400 1972 K10 350/350/205 Daily Driver -SOLD

06-13-2013, 01:12 AM	#6
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: I was planning on doing a 6BT, but this has me thinking... Cummins VIM-200.

06-13-2013, 08:08 PM	#8
68c20lwb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hankinson, ND Posts: 190	Re: I was planning on doing a 6BT, but this has me thinking... This vehicle sure is quite unique! But not to the point where I would have to add it to my fleet. Too bad they didn't do it the right way with a 6BT the first time... __________________ 1968 C20 450hp 425ft-lbs 454/SM465 4.56's 2004 HD rims, needs paint and a 5th gear! 1969 C30 Open Road Motorhome 350/th400 1972 K10 350/350/205 Daily Driver -SOLD

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