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#880545 Thu Sep 06 2012 12:20 AM
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Anyone know if you can fit a 12 valve cummins in my 1955.2 GMC 350? Also I want to install newer better axles, any ideas?


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You can fit an 8 valve 4BT quite easily. The 6 cyl is extremely tight and requires a lot of compromises/work.

Newer axles
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/bigbolts/p30swap/
Another possibly better idea for front disc brakes on original axle.
http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=725572#Post725572

Grigg


1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
1948 Chevrolet 6400 [stovebolt.com] - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup [stovebolt.com]
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wow cool!
THanks!


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Anyone know if the 55.2 GMC 350 front axle is similar to the big
AD trucks?

Last edited by beast54; Mon Sep 10 2012 10:34 PM.

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Check kingpin dimensions, should be easy to look up in your shop manual.
The 2 ton AD trucks have a 1.109" diameter kingpin.

Grigg


1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
1948 Chevrolet 6400 [stovebolt.com] - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup [stovebolt.com]
---All pictures [picasaweb.google.com]---
"First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-
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Hmmm I need to get one of those.


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Hey Grigg... Tell me about your Detroit 4-53T.. I'm curious smile


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What more do you need to know!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UaJEPs0DJk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGzUb2Rpges

Sorry Grigg, I couldn't help myself. Still two of my most favorite videos.

I'm sure he will be a long to respond but the whole history is here,
http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=876451&page=1


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1946 Chevrolet Cab Over Engine
1946 Chevrolet 2-ton COE
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1959 GMC 860
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Zu3Uf7Z7qocTGJvA9

50 GMC 450 Flatbed W/W, Air Brake equipt (25% Owner)
https://youtu.be/Alw3UWzqFVU

1950 Chevrolet 3800
https://photos.app.goo.gl/jNCZiHK9QGyBs5Ko7

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That pretty much covers my swap.

About swapping a 4-53T into an AD truck, I think it's as big as I'd ever want to do, it fits but sure is tight. A 3-53T would be a much simpler swap, and one I have planned for my 52 1 ton pickup.

Grigg


1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
1948 Chevrolet 6400 [stovebolt.com] - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup [stovebolt.com]
---All pictures [picasaweb.google.com]---
"First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-
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I watched those videos. Took me by surprise on what jumped out of the trees! I couldn't help but chuckle a little bit! That's pretty cool I must say.
I don't know much about diesels, thats why the questions. what do the Detroits come out of?


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