Well, my F350 is about to have an identity crisis, with an Onan/Cummins turbo diesel engine, a New Process 235 transmission out of a GMC, an early Chevy hydraulic clutch bellhousing, and a GM Corporate 14-bolt rear axle. It's already worn out two 351C engines and a C-6 transmission, plus the original Ford rear axle. Most of the powertrain is out of a UPS box truck, which was set up to run the Cummins, A Chevy 292, or a Ford 300 interchangeably. The Cummins is a 120 HP turbo diesel, with a top governed speed of 3,600 RPM. It should handle a 1-ton with a 12-foot flatbed without much trouble, although I'd prefer to have an overdrive 5-speed instead of the 4-speed direct drive NP 235.
Jerry
