Originally Posted by OldSub
...I'm a gas guy, I can't believe I'm defending a small Diesel...
Wow! Steve, there's still hope for you wink

I agree that the 4BT would be at least as good and should be better than the original gas engine, but nothing in comparison to a modern truck built for towing.
If you leave the stock gears it will probably (slowly) tow more than you really should.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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