I have a 1980 Chevy 1 ton reg. cab srw that has a Perkins T6.3544 turbo diesel in it with a International 5 speed and a Gear Vendors over/underdrive.
It is the sweetest thing in the world. It was pretty much profesionaly done by the chevy dealer in 1980. My Grandpa bought it new with the conversion already done. My Grandpa passed away and he always told me the truck was mine so I now have it.
Anyway, what can I do to this thing to get some good power out of it?
I mean it has some good torque but I want more.... It will pull a 7K trailer up my STEEP driveway (about 6%) at idle in Low gear!!!
I saw somebody on here that has a twin turbo Perkins but cant remember who and was wondering what that entailed?
I pulled the turbo and it is VERY tight....I am also getting gauges shortly.
Also does anybody know where the best place to get parts like gaskets and things of the nature? preferably here on the West coast
I have been wanting to turn the pump up but I dont want to hurt anything because I dont know where to get parts.
I dont have too much money so I need to be careful.... but just wondering what the easiest way to get some more power is?
OH.... one last thing.....anybody have some numbers on this motor? I have been searching everywhere but it seems to be too old of a motor for anyone to worry about.
SORRY for the long post!!!
I would love all the help you can give
Thanks
~Jim
P.S. If anybody wants any pics of the rig let me know!
It is the sweetest thing in the world. It was pretty much profesionaly done by the chevy dealer in 1980. My Grandpa bought it new with the conversion already done. My Grandpa passed away and he always told me the truck was mine so I now have it.
Anyway, what can I do to this thing to get some good power out of it?
I mean it has some good torque but I want more.... It will pull a 7K trailer up my STEEP driveway (about 6%) at idle in Low gear!!!
I saw somebody on here that has a twin turbo Perkins but cant remember who and was wondering what that entailed?
I pulled the turbo and it is VERY tight....I am also getting gauges shortly.
Also does anybody know where the best place to get parts like gaskets and things of the nature? preferably here on the West coast
I have been wanting to turn the pump up but I dont want to hurt anything because I dont know where to get parts.
I dont have too much money so I need to be careful.... but just wondering what the easiest way to get some more power is?
OH.... one last thing.....anybody have some numbers on this motor? I have been searching everywhere but it seems to be too old of a motor for anyone to worry about.
SORRY for the long post!!!
I would love all the help you can give
Thanks
~Jim
P.S. If anybody wants any pics of the rig let me know!