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Cool. I'll look into doing all that one-by-one. I'm not sure what pop testing is, but I'll read up on it. It's nice to know there are so many Cummins mechanics here. I'll definitely have questions once the project hits high gear. On a nonsequitur, does anyone know if the front and rear...

These are all good points. The Cummins is tweakable. But 250 HP is more than enough for me. If I can get the "stock" garbage truck engine running I'll probably leave it alone. I'm not sure what the Cummins 8.3 redline is. I know it's at least 2800 rpm's, maybe a little more. I am shooting...

Yes, I degreased it to get a better look at it. It's the Cummins 8.3C 250HP version manufactured in 1993. According to the speedometer of the garbage truck it only has 12,000 miles on it. That metal bar over the engine is the radiator bracket that bolts to the frame. I'm slowly dismantling...

Mudguppy, That engine out of the garbage truck I bought is the 8.3 Cummins. From the specifications it looks like it actually weighs about 300 lbs less than the multifuel. With the heavier Allison transmission it probably weighs almost identical to the stock Deuce drivetrain. And shifted...

Yes, that's why a 6 speed Allison would be behind it, possibly a different transfer case as well.

Thanks, That is just about the same as the LDT. When the weather warms up I think I'll go talk to the guy. If it's cheap enough I'll buy it and rebuild it at leisure. My multifuel is fine. But I sure like the 6 speed Allisons. And I enjoy rebuilding stuff when it can be done slowly. Now...

Mudguppy, Would you happen to know the specs on the Cummins 8.3 engines? I've searched everywhere online but cant find even simple specs like weight, length, width. I ask because there's a great donor vehicle a few hours away from me with an 8.3 and an Allison 6 speed. It's an older Medium...