12v swap 85 F350 CCLB. 4wd

time to install the turbo. in the background if ur wondering is a Hudson pacemaker im putting an IH 304 into to repower it. people get a kick out of that one.

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Ide like to know what u guys think. If anyone hasany input feel free to share. I realize it's the same build probably 100 other people have done already
 
Looks good! A lot of work and time involved in a swap. Thanks for the pictures.
 
Thanks 2micron. And to answer ur question kubota. I need a good tow rig and fun daily driver. Compression ignition mandatory. I've moved up from gas to diesels. Had a lot of fun with IDI's. Figured ide build a cummins. And I love crew cabs. I did a LOT of towing with my 74 ih one ton that I swapped a 6.9 turbo into. Always downshifting and babysitting gauges. Great engines but I like direct injection better.
 
Most recent update. I had the engine accessories setup with a hodgepodge of industrial and dodge stuff. I ended up going all industrial. I like the school bus off the shelf gm alternator over the dodge first gen alt that needs a kit or sonething to work without a computer
I also ordered a diamond eye 4 inch exhaust and I'll be integrating a Jacobs exhaust brake.
 
Truck is done. I'll be tagging it this week. All I can say is holy crap. It's ridiculous. I've only ever messed with IDI's. I can't believe how these things pull. In every gear. Even in 6th gear on the highway. U roll into it it it wants more. I definitely need traction bars. I had to be very smooth when what I really wanted to do was sidestep the clutch. To anyone considering this swap I say get on it.
 
Won't have a good video for a while. The hx35 **** the bed. Now in running a little h1c from my other 12v. I have accumulated enough parts to put together my wh1c
 
BrandonBerkosky said:
Truck is done. I'll be tagging it this week. All I can say is holy crap. It's ridiculous. I've only ever messed with IDI's. I can't believe how these things pull. In every gear. Even in 6th gear on the highway. U roll into it it it wants more. I definitely need traction bars. I had to be very smooth when what I really wanted to do was sidestep the clutch. To anyone considering this swap I say get on it.
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This is what starts it for all of us. Do not investigate compound turbos, gsks, or anything.
Nice build btw.
 
Nice build, I love the old bullnose Fords. I'm gathering parts now to build mine right now.
 
Well. Kinda hurt a little to do this but I didn't know any other way. I busted the electronic transfer case shifter apart to make it lever action. When ur this deep what's a $150 part?? Lol.
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Heated up a spark plug socket and pressed it onto the gear then welded it. Seemed like the thing to do
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