diesel swap

[troybuilt]

Has anyone tried to change a gas truck with a 350 in it into a diesel truck?

[billy2]

No, but have converted a diesel to a gas 350, There were lots of stuff I didnt need, so I am sure a gas to diesel would be very difficult without a complete doner vehicle. Just a few things come to mind like, fuel tank, lines ,pump, dual batteries, exhaust, transmission, power brakes(diesels dont have vacuum),gas pedel linkage, radiator, cooling in general, computer(if equipped).

New diesels are a beast, they have more electrics than a gas motor these days!

[comp]

OK can there be a simpler swap?????

[72 rs]

its not worth the time or money unless u have a doner truck, preferably of the same type and year

[comp]

i was hopeing for a better reply, what about a non-gm engine???

[dapolice1]

guys i see you have gone from diesel to gas. I have a 1984 dually that I took the 6.2 out of and have a 454 sitting there now. I need to know if I can run the regular vacume booster and master cylinder in the truck or do I have to use the stupid hydroboost mess?
I just drained the tanks, and got the correct mech fuel pumb and a carb for the 454. alot of exess wiring I have taken out ie glow plug stuff.

Also will the diesel starter fit the 454?
It looks like it will but I am not sure if the fly wheel is the same.

[ellets]

If your diesel starter goes on the same side of engine as gas starter you should be fine. Diesel starters have much more torque. Just check where it mounts.

[dapolice1]

I am good to go then. I know chevy made a 158 tooth flywheel and a 160 tooth(I think the numbers are correct). So I was not sure.
Ya and I just had this starter rebuilt and upgraded for the diesel.