1975 Ford F-600

[ezone]

After a long hiatus I am back to re-powering my 1975 Ford F-600. The old gas engine is out and already I see some difficulties. The power steering pump is sitting right where the starter is on the B-series Cummings. I was hoping to keep the same set-up for the power-steering; Can I move the starter to the other side I also am very interested in finding a 7 or 9 speed transmission out of an old Freightliner. Did the Freightliners have the same clutch packages as Dodges? If different are the bell-housings the same?

 

[ranger1]

Does anyone know if this was ever completed. I've got the same idea in mind. I'm seriously considering converting my 24' F-600 ex- U- Haul truck into an RV, powered by a 1996 12v ( ezone are you out there?). Thanks. .

 

[johnmcdn]

On my Motorhome conversion I went ahead and used the power steering pump that came with the Dodge Cummins engine. Just connected the high and low pressure lines to the appeopeiate connections on the pump, did a complete flush of the system and all worked good. The steering in the MH has a cylinder and a spooling valve like most of the older trucks.



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John

 

[johnmcdn]

Oops... never mind

 

[Diesel Gopher]

any updates?

I have a 1964 f-600 and a 1977 f-600 that I currently use for my landscaping business, and would love to hear about a successful re-power. I would like to do this to one or both of mine sooner or later.



Thanks in advance



Matt