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Mike/Cindi W
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new guy..always appreciated barth MH's. I don't own one YET..but..wondering about diesel engine swaps from Detroit ( blown up) to cummins or dt466 (non electronic version). regency chassis 34' application..

did a search and found some gas engine discussions but was curious re: IH/Cum possibilities..

any POV's/success stories?

Tnx.. Mike W

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Rusty
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Welcome to the Forums!

There was a thread several years ago about a conversion, but it was a Cat 3208 for the DD 8.2L.


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billyt53
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Mike, be aware of the DT466 as the main and rod bearings MUST be replaced every 100,000 miles. If not the mains will turn in the block cutting off oil to the rods causing a catastrophic failure. Otherwise, an excellent engine.

It may be easier to find B-Cummins conversion kits though. Good Luck finding what you are looking for.


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