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Thread: progress on the CAT diesel conversion

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    Default progress on the CAT diesel conversion

    The goal is to finish the big stuff before the first 100 degree day.

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    https://youtu.be/0tV6fak0pHs
    '67 w/CAT 3116, Allison 7spd

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    The tires look great on there....talk about ground clearance!

    I think I am missing something though...the engine is in back and there is a bunch of extra frame in front? I see steering arms on the axle under the front of the cab but theres a loooong frame out front...


    I must be missing a lot...fill me in please...its a very interesting project!
    Lord send your Holy Ghost into our hearts and make the desire of our hearts Your Will.

    Pro-choice, that's a LIE, babies don't choose to die!!

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    Thank you for the kind words and interest. Yes, brute4c, it is configured as a diesel pusher. For the terrain here in AZ, it was way too heavy in the front, tended to plow in the sand and got hoppy in the back. This weight distribution should work better. The fuel tank, batteries , and winch go up front. When the decision on steering box location is determined, then I can lop off the front frame rails up to the spring hangars.

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    Very interesting! Another new thing under the sun!
    Waiting to see more...good luck!
    Lord send your Holy Ghost into our hearts and make the desire of our hearts Your Will.

    Pro-choice, that's a LIE, babies don't choose to die!!

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    I'm pretty sure it's the only one like it in my neighborhood

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    Thats a BIG 10-4!
    Lord send your Holy Ghost into our hearts and make the desire of our hearts Your Will.

    Pro-choice, that's a LIE, babies don't choose to die!!

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