Lug

What is the consensus of the group concerning the engine and trannies used in the 83 Dodge diesel pickups? Is it a Cummings or is it another brand (was told it is an Isuzu)? What was the tranny options manual, auto (727 or other)?<br>Lug<br>

Jeeper

Not sure what might have been in an '83, might be a custom swap. ??? Have heard of '78-'79's using a Mitsubishi diesel. Cummins did not start until '89 models.

furious70

I've heard of perkins diesels in the 70's as well, never seen one tho

Winr

I also have heared of the Perkins Diesel in late '60's Dodge's and seen an add for one but don't recall ever hearing about any factory Diesels untill '89 ???? ???

MikeyB

If I remembered correctly it was about 1977 or 1978 Dodge Ram was available with a Nissan I6 turbo diesel.

MikeyB

Jeeper

[quote author=MikeyB link=board=8;threadid=17057;start=0#159851 date=1058221726]<br> If I remembered correctly it was about 1977 or 1978 Dodge Ram was available with a Nissan I6 turbo diesel. <br><br>MikeyB<br>[/quote]<br><br>Mikey, You're probably thinking of the Mitsubishi I6 diesel option. Check out these links.<br><br><br>http://www.thehistoryofcars.com/dodge_truck.html<br><br>http://www.dodgeconnection.com/picture/trucks/Dale.html<br><br>I have seen two of these on ebay in the past. The 1980 IH Scout did have a Nissan turbo I6.

MikeyB

Jeeper,<br> Thanks for correcting me. I had my wires crossed between Dodge and IH on diesel engines.<br><br>MikeyB

Jeeper

Only reason I knew about the Scout diesel is because a friend put that engine and drivetrain into a Jeep. IH got that combo right, the turbodiesel, a 4-speed and the Dana 300 transfer case. Too bad it was only an option one year. Made a nice conversion. Has a nice turbo whine to it. 8)

B1 Power Wagon

<br><br>Here's a picture of a '64 W300 w/Perkins option.<br><br>Here's the link if you want more info or you're interested in buying it (not mine):<br>Dodge with a Perkins<br><br><br>

Jeeper

That truck is so ugly, it's cool. I like it. Anyone know what the power numbers were for the Perkins?

DieselDaze

[quote author=Jeeper link=board=8;threadid=17057;start=0#160181 date=1058293552]<br>That truck is so ugly, it's cool. I like it. Anyone know what the power numbers were for the Perkins?<br>[/quote]<br><br> <br>Ugly, perhaps, but with those axles, that gearing and the torque from a diesel, it could probably climb a wall.<br><br>Rich.

Jeeper

[quote author=DieselDaze link=board=8;threadid=17057;start=0#160193 date=1058295528]<br>[quote author=Jeeper link=board=8;threadid=17057;start=0#160181 date=1058293552]<br>That truck is so ugly, it's cool. I like it. Anyone know what the power numbers were for the Perkins?<br>[/quote]<br><br> <br>Ugly, perhaps, but with those axles, that gearing and the torque from a diesel, it could probably climb a wall.<br><br>Rich.<br>[/quote]<br><br>Agreed.

B1 Power Wagon

Jeeper,<br><br> Contact Aaron (the guy selling the truck) he'll tell you what he knows about the Perkins. He's a nice guy (for a Texan ) loves to talk Dodge and shouldn't give you too strong of a sales pitch . <br><br>There're not too many Dodges with them, so there's not a whole lot of info out there. But Aaron knows more than most.<br><br>Tim Way

Redleg

[quote author=B1 Power Wagon link=board=8;threadid=17057;start=0#160172 date=1058290928]<br><br><br>Here's a picture of a '64 W300 w/Perkins option.<br><br>Here's the link if you want more info or you're interested in buying it (not mine):<br>Dodge with a Perkins<br><br><br><br>[/quote]<br>That truck is SWEET! I'd love to stick that cab on my running gear!

Dieseldude4x4

That was the last of the real trucks there. Not too fast but would generally move anything you hooked up to it.