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Old 07-26-2009, 08:25 PM
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I am somewhat new to the diesel world. I have a 1967 M715 Truck that I want to convert to a diesel. I joined this forum to hopefully learn which Brand, (Chevy/Ford).. (Dodge wont fit without moving the firewall), would be the best for a daily driver/tow vehicle for this project.

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Old 07-26-2009, 08:33 PM
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the duramax would probably be easiest with a PPE standalone wiring harness...

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Old 07-26-2009, 08:34 PM
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Old 07-26-2009, 08:47 PM
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As I'm reading the forums it looks like it might be worth modifying the firewall to fit the cummins. is it really that much better of an engine?
 
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Old 07-26-2009, 08:50 PM
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there alot more durable once you get into the high horsepower applications...all 3 have there quirks but the Cummins is like the small block 350 of the diesel world it seems now a days
 
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Here is one with a cummins, but a duramax will work to.1967 Jeep M715 Pickup - Diesel Power Magazine good luck I love custom stuff!This jeep has all three dodge/ford/chevy in it.
 
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Old 07-27-2009, 08:55 AM
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