Perkins 6-354 into CMP

[Lionelgee]

Hello All,

I know the following suggestion could be considered tantamount to sacrilege and risks my crucifixion within some circles. Was it ever popular to put something like a Perkins Diesel 6-354 into a CMP truck?

If so was this a major undertaking to keep the four wheel drive ability of the vehicle.

As the Perkins 6-354 is getting a bit long in the tooth now - what would be a more modern alternative?

Was the conversion more popular in Ford or Chevrolet versions?

Okay I have finished the sacrilegious content so the more sensitive can return back to their hallowed pages

Kind Regards
Lionel

[hrpearce]

Hi Lionel, My neighbours fitted a P6 in their Ford. Their solution to keeping the transmission in the right place was to move the front forward one bonnet length.

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by hrpearce

Hi Lionel, My neighbours fitted a P6 in their Ford. Their solution to keeping the transmission in the right place was to move the front forward one bonnet length.

Hello Robert,

Thank you for posting the photograph. Hmmm, that is a good solution - however somewhat ugly.

Kind Regards
Lionel

[Bob McNeill]

Our local power company fitted one into their winch truck, no need for counter weight, but its easier to fit 4 cyl Toyota dyna motor and g/box, check for info on Qld,s Charlie,s truck from Mt Isa

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by Bob McNeill

Our local power company fitted one into their winch truck, no need for counter weight, but its easier to fit 4 cyl Toyota dyna motor and g/box, check for info on Qld,s Charlie,s truck from Mt Isa

Hello Bob,

Thank you for the reply and the suggestion of where to look.

Kind Regards
Lionel

[aj.lec]

This C60X has a perkins 354 installed
Same ugly mod on the front to accommodate radiator
Also have seen a 300 bedford motor fitted in one