Re: Re: Flathead 6 cylinder

From: Patrick Delgado (dadoctah@vitelcom.net)
Date: Mon Nov 01 1999 - 15:14:40 EST


Unless you get extra points for the effort, why bother? Can you find
parts for that thing? If I was going to build a truck, it would have a
big block.
Dr. Pat

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>From: Michael Carlson <dodgeman95@hotmail.com>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: Re: Flathead 6 cylinder
>Date: Mon, Nov 1, 1999, 4:54 PM
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> Had something interesting come my way last night. A friend of mine who's a
> mechanic gave me some info. about a couple of engines he came across.
> The engine is the flathead 6 that Chrysler used to put in the Power Wagons.
> Both engines are apparently in good shape.
> The question- How much work would it take to swap one into a Dak?? I'm
> thinking of piecing a truck together(buy frame, cab, nose, etc. and assemble
> in a garage...).
> I'm just looking for some feedback and tips. I've been told that this
> engine produces more power than the current V-6 in the Dak. I'm thinking of
> using this truck as a race truck/daily driver.
> I'd appreciate any tips!!
> Mike C.
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