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General Discussion / Re: Diesel Engine
« on: March 12, 2011, 09:58:32 am »
O.T, Spoke to Cummin's owner, used the 89 Dodge Truck with a 3 Speed (no overdrive). The $50 gas fill is about $22 diesel now, cruises up to 30mph. No regrets in the upgrade.

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Metal Bombardiers / Re: KYLE"S 54 REBUILD
« on: March 09, 2011, 08:35:05 pm »
Good to see your still alive and kicking the bomber tire. Good luck at the Rally.

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Metal Bombardiers / Re: KYLE"S 54 REBUILD
« on: March 08, 2011, 09:33:42 pm »
How are things coming along these days?

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General Discussion / Re: Diesel Engine
« on: March 05, 2011, 09:23:59 pm »
Hey O.T., Thanks for that update, I'll try to talk to him myself asap.

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General Discussion / Re: Diesel Engine
« on: March 04, 2011, 07:21:00 am »
grfishmaker, maybe post the add on the cummins diesel bombardier.

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Metal Bombardiers / Re: KYLE"S 54 REBUILD
« on: February 25, 2011, 04:14:14 pm »
KPM, One or two pictures of the front suspension upgrade in the next posting. Your new and improved version could be the future here, especially with the rough terrain I deal with daily.

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Metal Bombardiers / Re: KYLE"S 54 REBUILD
« on: February 24, 2011, 06:05:22 pm »
I'll wait for the painted version! One thing for sure, bombers look good in any colour. As for my narrow, mechanically sound, needs some outer skin though. Thanks for taking the the time to look.

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Metal Bombardiers / Re: KYLE"S 54 REBUILD
« on: February 24, 2011, 03:36:18 pm »
And the new colour?

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Metal Bombardiers / Re: KYLE"S 54 REBUILD
« on: February 08, 2011, 05:24:00 am »
Kyle, Take a look at the remote oil filter kits. Make things pretty tidy during the oil changes.

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Metal Bombardiers / Re: KYLE"S 54 REBUILD
« on: January 21, 2011, 08:59:30 am »
Cletus,  I use a six core rad without the shroud, I think it would make a big difference to include it. KPM might have more experience though.   
A nifty cooling retrofit at home here has a marine background. The keel cooler concept under boats has been copied on a Narrow Gauge with the 300ci Ford Six.   
With the original radiator in place, a splice was created and 3/16's boxed steel used. With a return loop, it is mounted underneath along the drivers side with cooling fins attached.
The 13 litre capacity became 28 litres and runs a 195 thermostat.  Works sweet!   There are probably many applications to the idea, adding coolant capacity under load is the ticket every time. 
This unit is away currently at work and will be nearby this March.  I can provide a phone # if you like and will post pictures when it returns.

David

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Metal Bombardiers / Re: KYLE"S 54 REBUILD
« on: January 20, 2011, 06:13:36 pm »
Cletus, Find flex-a-lite.com, look for the 4600 series fan/20" to 24". Lots of pitch and comes with multiple bolt patterns. I'm using this model on my 300ci ford six, works well. An option to consider. Interlake Auto (Bruce) in Arborg, Mb. did the leg work for me. Good luck. D.O.

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General Discussion / Re: Diesel Engine
« on: January 17, 2011, 07:37:54 pm »
Hey Rattleman, Right on about all the future info and pictures. I can help in posting anything you need. I also have the phone # of a Bombardier owner (Thanks Shorty) with the 6.2 G.M Diesel, can't get a hold of him just yet to get the scoop on how it works for him. . I have a Narrow Steel Body (Ford 300) that I want  to diesel up, would consider one of my wides with the right power to weight ratio. Thanks and we'll keep in touch, and Happy New Year!

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General Discussion / Re: How Many?
« on: January 17, 2011, 07:03:35 am »
A friend that visited the Valcourt museum quoted me 2700 units start to finish. Could be confirmed by contacting them. Excellent question though, and how many still active today?

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General Discussion / Re: Diesel Engine
« on: January 16, 2011, 08:40:18 pm »
Rattleman, Thanks for the update from your end on the diesel engine choices. I wonder, is Marc a member of N.T., would like to talk to him if I could. This still seems to be the most reasonably commercial application regarding fuel economy and reliability on long trips.

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