ga sblock diesel heads?

Discussion in 'Gas Engines' started by adamanderr, Dec 13, 2007.

  1. adamanderr
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    adamanderr Junior Member

    Where should i look for info or possibility of converting a gas block to run on diesel? is it as simple as bolting on compatible diesel heads, since fueling and valve etc are in head? what about having a head machined?

    thanks
     
    adamanderr, Dec 13, 2007
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  2. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    The only gas engine I know of that was converted to diesel was the Oldsmobile 350 in the 70's. However they used a hardened alloy crankshaft and larger main bearings.
     
    gonzo, Dec 14, 2007
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  3. martinf
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    martinf Junior Member

    Can't do this. Diesel's need to withstand huge internal loads as compared to gas engines. For instance, typical comp in a gas engine cylinder may be 150 ps1 and 1000 in a diesel, and, because of this, cranks, rods, pistons...it's all beefed up.
    ~martin
     
    martinf, Dec 19, 2007
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