what will have to be done to put in a diesel engine and automatic transmission into an old truck?

I have a 1969 F100 step-side pickup.
right now it runs and needs alot of body work. but i want to put a diesel engine in it. and bigger tires and automatic tansmission. but i just wondering what will have to be done to get this done.

Tags: automatic, Diesel, done, Engine, into, transmission, truck

2 Responses to “what will have to be done to put in a diesel engine and automatic transmission into an old truck?”

1. rick29148 says:

   October 22, 2011 at 7:30 pm

   If a diesel engine was an option, which I doubt, all you have to do is buy a diesel wreck and start swapping parts. If there was not a diesel option, you’re in for a HUGE amount of work. It is do-able, but verry $$$ ’cause most of the parts will have to be custom made. . . .

   Second, a diesel engine is heavier then a gas, so a lot of the front suspension parts will have to be upgraded to carry the weight.

   Third, most diesel engines are made to go with manual transmissions, so an anto trans will also require custom parts to fit a diesel. .

   Would be much cheaper/easier to just buy a truck with the engine & trans you want already in it . . . .
2. Evan says:

   October 22, 2011 at 8:04 pm

   Thanks buddy. I was looking for answer of this question too.