teched 33 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 That be a connecting rod sticking through the side. Can you still get parts for this engine? I think it 401ci. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teched 33 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Here's a bigger picture of the engine, Maybe someone can tell me if its a 401 for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teched 33 Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Anybody got a connecting rod for this old girl? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maddog13407 2,199 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 401 junker. . not worth wasting time with 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teched 33 Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 8 hours ago, Maddog13407 said: 401 junker. . not worth wasting time with What would be your suggestion for replacement engine? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 2,241 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 429 Ford and a c6 not that hard to replace with updated drive train good luck... bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teched 33 Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 hour ago, mowerman said: 429 Ford and a c6 not that hard to replace with updated drive train good luck... bob Kind of had that thought, but I think I want diesel. My father had a 1974 International Fleetstar with a 6-71 Detroit. The best sounding engine IMO. I know they arent power houses and they leak oil, but they are tough and would be cool. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 2,241 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Oh absolutely you need to do what you want to do that was just a suggestion easiest way to cure the problem plenty of parts around just a matter of changing a couple of motormounts driveline shopIf I were you I would start asking around especially on here p.m. Chevy 41 is usually the best source.... good luck... bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teched 33 Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 hour ago, mowerman said: Oh absolutely you need to do what you want to do that was just a suggestion easiest way to cure the problem plenty of parts around just a matter of changing a couple of motormounts driveline shopIf I were you I would start asking around especially on here p.m. Chevy 41 is usually the best source.... good luck... bob Thanks I will PM once I get her home. If all goes well she will be in my garage tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maddog13407 2,199 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 all depends what you wanna do with it. 401 is great to drive around empty or haulin a load of potato chips. otherwise they were underpowered and overworked. motor swap or chassis swap. few things come to mind if you just want a driver is an 80s or 90s ford F600 or bigger, usually had a 8.2 diesel or a 3208 cat or a B cummins if your lucky 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brocky 1,235 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) The 5.9 Cummins would also be a good choice.. Here is a link to Tom Millard's conversion in his 1955 Brockway 154. :: http://www.brockwaytrucks.org/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4952 He also told me he got 13 MPG bobtailing from Scranton PA to the ATHS Lexington KY show and back. Edited August 13, 2020 by Brocky 1 Quote Brocky Link to post Share on other sites
j hancock 13,667 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Cummins gets my vote. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to post Share on other sites
Ditchdiggerjcf 195 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 That's what she said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HarryS 462 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 For Sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teched 33 Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 What do you guys think about DT466? They seam to be plentiful and relatively cheap. I would like to keep my original 5 and 2 speed. Will I need to use the bell housing from the DT or will the EN401 bell? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j hancock 13,667 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 You can check out this thread. The builder used a DT466/Allison combination. I don't have an answer on the bell. DT466 are definitely plentiful. The thread has some good info but is "bombed" because of Photobucket changing their rules. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to post Share on other sites
teched 33 Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 Just found a DT466 and 6 speed manual about 3 miles from my house. It runs and drives. Might be the donor. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 2,241 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!a gift just dropped in your lap,,,,maybe i missed something,,we dont even know...what your new truck looks like,or what it is????? bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teched 33 Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 On 8/12/2020 at 10:18 PM, Maddog13407 said: all depends what you wanna do with it. 401 is great to drive around empty or haulin a load of potato chips. otherwise they were underpowered and overworked. motor swap or chassis swap. few things come to mind if you just want a driver is an 80s or 90s ford F600 or bigger, usually had a 8.2 diesel or a 3208 cat or a B cummins if your lucky Could I run an 8.2 against the little duplex? I have a silly idea...What if I put a 300 6 in it. 125hp and 250ft/lbs, about the same as the 401. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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