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The Dieselfication of Coach 1046
Author: BigRabbitMan (Show all albums)

This album is dedicated to following the process of Coach #1046 being converted from a 1976 Chrysler 440-I with a 4spd Allison AT540 transmission to a 2006 GMC Duramax LBZ turbo diesel with a 6spd Allison 1000 double overdrive transmission. There is a companion discussion thread in the Mechanic's Corner section of the Forum area of this site.
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Here we finally get down to the front of the actual Duramax 6.6L engine. Note that the fan and it's pulley attach to the engine just above the crankshaft pulley. On the upper right is the second 145 amp alternator we will be installing. Here it is just test fitted to check for placement. Can you decifer the serpentine belt routing including the imaginary fan pully?

The actual work of removing the frontal area of the donor GMC was tedious but went well. All things that were disconnected that might be needed later were tagged. Some items are being tagged for eventual sale on eBay or Craig's List. Note that the fan rotates in the opposite direction of normal because of it's position in the drive sequence of the serpentine belt.

But the real challenge will be the transfer of the entire GMC dash cluster with all dash gauges and other modern computerized engine diagnostics still intact and functioning. All the little parts are needed to do the transformation and retain full functionality.

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A "gently rolled" donor vehicle was desired as in addition to the drive train the cooling "stack" (AC condenser, radiator and intercooler) will be transfered as well.


And by "parts", I mean a lot more than just the engine and transmission.

...... this lovely vehicle! These four photos are here to give you an idea of where the parts will be coming from.

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This is coach 1046 in Springfield, MO in 2009. This is the coach that will be receiving an engine and transmission transplant from ......		 
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