38-55wcf Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 So now i have a 237 which is fine but is sorta leaky. Now I have access to a Detroit 8v71 and a 13 speed road ranger. Does anyone have a Detroit swapped into a B model. I have searched a lot and came up with pretty much nothing but people saying how bad and noisy they are haha. Quote 1956 B61t 237, 5 Speed, Project1993 Dodge W350 Dually, 12v, 5 Speed, Flatbed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30926-motor-swap-questions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I dont think that would fit in a little b-model. Your pushing it with a 237 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30926-motor-swap-questions/#findComment-179673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 it has been done,but takes alot of modifying,you'd be alot better off staying with the Mack engine. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30926-motor-swap-questions/#findComment-179674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
38-55wcf Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Ok what has to be modified. Is it to wide cause the hieght isnt a huge issue. Quote 1956 B61t 237, 5 Speed, Project1993 Dodge W350 Dually, 12v, 5 Speed, Flatbed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30926-motor-swap-questions/#findComment-179675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 There was a house mover from Conn or NY that had all B models and they had Detroits in them. I saw them years ago moving a house in New Paltz NY. I remember they had Tri plex's and were painted red. RFC Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30926-motor-swap-questions/#findComment-179682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 i looked at a single axle white dump truck near esperance ny a few years ago that had a 318 under the hood with a triplex. was nice but little cobbed. had to have the radiator tanks changed for the dial top pipes to. the triplex didnt like the detroit either, wasnt geared right for it. and lastly WHY would anyone wanna take a 237 out to put a leaktroit in????? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30926-motor-swap-questions/#findComment-179736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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